novelraw Chapter 53 – Elder Mu, are you sure it's not you?
Chapter 53 – Elder Mu, are you sure it's not you?
After speaking, he was the first to step out of the Listening Bamboo Pavilion. Su Yao and Ye Lingxuan exchanged a glance, both seeing the excitement in each other's eyes, and immediately followed.
The three of them transformed into a broad stream of light, heading straight for the main peak of the Qingling Sect—Tianshu Peak!
Their joint arrival, especially with Mu Xiaochuan and Ye Lingxuan, two recent figures of interest, brought a palpable sense of hostility. As soon as they set foot on Tianshu Peak, it caused an uproar!
"Look! It's Elder Mu from Yunqi Peak!"
"And the one beside him... isn't that Senior Sister Ye? I heard she was severely injured by Elder Ling a few days ago, how is she... already recovered?!"
"And that seems to be Elder Mu's maid, Su Yao! My goodness! What are the three of them doing at Tianshu Peak?"
"Could they be here to cause trouble for Elder Ling?"
"Looks like they're definitely here to cause trouble for Elder Ling!"
"They're all at the first stage of Foundation Establishment, who do you think is stronger?"
"Shh! Keep your voice down! Have you forgotten how Elder Mu dealt with Elder Li Jianglin? And his Earth-tier spiritual staff!"
"It's over, Elder Ling is in trouble."
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The disciples were abuzz with discussion, their eyes filled with curiosity, awe, worry, and even a hint of excitement at the spectacle. The news spread like wildfire across Tianshu Peak, drawing more and more disciples from all directions.
Mu Xiaochuan ignored the gazes around him, leading the two women straight towards the Martial Practice Arena of Tianshu Peak.
The Martial Practice Arena at Tianshu Peak was more expansive and grand than the Lan Yun Terrace at Yunqi Peak. Although there were no competitions at the moment, many disciples were practicing and sparring.
Standing at the edge of the arena, Mu Xiaochuan scanned the growing crowd, took a deep breath, gathered his spiritual power, and shouted loudly, "Where is Outer Sect Elder Ling Chengdao of Tianshu Peak?! Come to the Martial Practice Arena to meet your end... oh no, to accept the challenge!"
His voice was like a thunderclap, instantly spreading across half of Tianshu Peak!
"Challenge Elder Ling?!"
"Who? Who's challenging Elder Ling?!"
"It's Elder Mu's voice!"
"My goodness! Elder Mu is challenging Elder Ling?!"
With that, Tianshu Peak was thrown into chaos! Countless disciples dropped what they were doing and surged towards the Martial Practice Arena like a tide!
Meanwhile, Ling Chengdao, who had been meditating in his cave abode, was startled by Mu Xiaochuan's extremely arrogant challenge. He opened his eyes abruptly, a flash of shock quickly replaced by a surge of overwhelming anger!
"Mu Xiaochuan! You've gone too far!" Ling Chengdao gritted his teeth!
As he stormed out of his cave abode, he suddenly remembered Li Jianglin from Youhuang Peak, and immediately stopped, his feet rooted to the ground, unable to take another step.
An Earth-tier spiritual artifact! A bizarrely powerful staff technique! Ruthless in action!
How... how could he possibly fight that?!
Ling Chengdao was instantly flustered, turning back into his cave abode.
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At the Martial Practice Arena, Mu Xiaochuan waited for a long time, but Ling Chengdao did not appear, leaving him puzzled.
He once again gathered his spiritual power, his voice echoing in all directions, "Ling Chengdao! You cowardly waste! To think you're a Foundation Establishment Elder! I think you're not even as good as a Qi Refining stage disciple! Truly a turtle hiding in its shell!"
His words were extremely harsh, and the surrounding disciples of Tianshu Peak were indignant, yet no one dared to refute, as Ling Chengdao indeed did not show up.
"Ling Chengdao! Listen up! If you don't come out and give me an explanation today, I, this elder, will curse you here at the Martial Practice Arena of Tianshu Peak for three days and nights! I'll make sure your reputation as a cowardly turtle spreads throughout the entire Qingling Sect! Let's see how you'll face anyone after that!"
Mu Xiaochuan simply grabbed a stool, sat boldly in the center of the arena, and crossed his legs.
"Come on, Nephew Ye, Nephew Su, cheer for this elder!"
Ye Lingxuan, already filled with anger, immediately jumped onto the arena, hands on her hips, pointing in the direction of Ling Chengdao's cave abode, and began to unleash her "little witch" persona, spewing out a barrage of insults:
"Ling Chengdao, you old turtle! Cowardly turtle! If you have the guts, come out and fight your aunt for three hundred rounds!"
"Hiding because you can't win! What kind of hero are you? I think you're just a coward without balls!"
"Bah! And you call yourself a Foundation Establishment Elder! I think you're not even as good as my dog! At least a dog knows to bark when it sees people!"
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The three of them took turns, hurling insults with gusto, leaving the surrounding disciples of Tianshu Peak red-faced and ashamed, yet helpless.
Just then—
"Enough!!!"
A voice filled with authority and anger rang out! Following that, a pressure stronger than Ling Chengdao's, from the late stage of Foundation Establishment, descended like a mountain!
A middle-aged man in a blue brocade robe, with a stern face and an aura of authority, appeared at the edge of the arena, accompanied by a pale-faced, evasive-eyed Ling Chengdao!
It was none other than the Peak Master of Tianshu Peak, Chu Qianyue, with a cultivation base at the eighth stage of Foundation Establishment!
"Junior Brother Mu! Nephew Ye! Have you not caused enough trouble?!" Chu Qianyue's voice was icy, his sharp gaze sweeping over the three on the arena, "This is Tianshu Peak! Not your Yunqi Peak! You cannot behave so recklessly here!"
Behind him, Ling Chengdao, although forcibly brought out, still kept his head down, not daring to look at Mu Xiaochuan.
Mu Xiaochuan stood up from the stool, dusted himself off, and smiled as he cupped his hands towards Chu Qianyue, "Peak Master Chu, your presence is an honor. However, we're not here to cause trouble, we're here... to seek justice!"
He pointed to Ye Lingxuan beside him, "Elder Ling, with his Foundation Establishment cultivation, severely injured my Qi Refining stage junior niece and broke her arm! We're here to challenge him, is that too much?"
Chu Qianyue frowned, having heard about the incident. He looked at the still-head-down Ling Chengdao but said nothing.
Ling Chengdao quickly stepped forward, bowing deeply to Ye Lingxuan and Mu Xiaochuan, his voice tinged with a sob, "Elder Mu! Nephew Ye! I... I was wrong! I didn't know my own strength and accidentally injured Nephew Ye! Please... please, have mercy and forgive me this once!"
Mu Xiaochuan looked at Ling Chengdao's groveling demeanor, puzzled, "Oh my, Elder Ling, what are you doing? Are you, a Foundation Establishment Elder, afraid to accept our Nephew Ye's challenge?"
What?!
Ye Lingxuan challenging Ling Chengdao?!
Ling Chengdao was momentarily stunned! He abruptly lifted his head, looking at Mu Xiaochuan, then at the battle-ready Ye Lingxuan beside him, the humble and fearful expression on his face vanished, and he immediately straightened his back!
"You... you said what? She's... challenging me?" Ling Chengdao pointed at Ye Lingxuan, his voice trembling with disbelief!
So it turns out, it's this reckless little girl challenging me?! Not Mu Xiaochuan?!
Hahaha! Truly heaven-sent!
"Elder Mu, are you sure it's not you?"