Chapter 383: Sword Defeats Ling Yunzi

"Jade Void Palace, under the Great Master Lingbao, Ling Yunzi has seen the Heavenly Lord!"

The newcomer is indeed Ling Yunzi, a third‑generation disciple of Jade Void Palace, drawn here by the earlier commotion.

"You have contributed by hindering Liangshan's expansion; I will report it faithfully to the Heavenly Court!"

Having resolved the evil spirits of Liangshan, Mu Yi was in high spirits and too lazy to chat with Ling Yunzi, so he spoke in official tone.

Nevertheless, Ling Yunzi did make a contribution this time; without his several successive assaults on Liangshan that pressured the evil spirits, he might not have been able to subdue them.

"Since the Heavenly Court business is concluded, we may discuss private matters!" Ling Yunzi hovered above Liangshan, like a banished immortal descending.

Between the words, a vast aura burst from his body; the summit of Liangshan became shrouded in dark clouds and rolling thunder, as if celestial might were imminent.

"Tai Wei defied heavenly law, a self‑inflicted fault; are you perhaps trying to plead his case?" Mu Yi retorted casually.

With the army at his side, he was not at all afraid of Ling Yunzi, and he scoffed at the pressure Ling Yunzi released.

Ling Yunzi's aura faltered at the words; Tai Wei's deviation was indeed a dereliction by the Great Master Lingbao.

But in an instant, Ling Yunzi recovered; Jade Void Palace has never been a place for reasoning.

"Our Jade Void Palace has its own regulations; you, a mere third‑generation disciple, are not even in the picture!"

"Our strengths differ; if you can catch this sword today, past grievances are settled, but if you cannot, it is destiny!"

Ling Yunzi slowly raised the long sword in his hand, as the essence of heaven and earth surged like tides, coalescing in the void into a blade that could rend sky and earth.

"Slash!"

In an instant, the long sword slashed toward Mu Yi, while a massive sword‑qi phantom in the sky descended silently with a world‑shattering aura toward him.

"Is that all you can muster?"

With a half‑smile, Mu Yi lifted his head, looking at Ling Yunzi with a hint of disappointment.

From Ling Yunzi's attack, he sensed no will at all, as if he merely compressed the essence of heaven and earth and released it in one burst.

Though Ling Yunzi certainly would not dare to kill Mu Yi, such a mediocre attack was inevitably disappointing.

"Allow me to teach you how a sword should be used!"

In an instant, the Zhanlu Sword was drawn.

The troops of Liangshan kept the Heavenly Gang and Earthly Sha formation active; at this moment Mu Yi unsheathed his long sword, and the power of the Heavenly Gang and Earthly Sha stars, driven by the formation, projected onto the Zhanlu Sword.

As if bearing a thousand‑jin weight, an incredible force surged from Mu Yi's body, causing the surrounding air to ripple in layers.

The power, capable of tearing the earth with a single stroke and destroying dozens of cities, surged skyward under the pull of the Zhanlu Sword.

The sword‑qi shot into the heavens, as if to pierce the firmament itself.

Compared with Ling Yunzi's grandiose sword‑qi, Mu Yi's sword‑qi was even more fierce.

Each rotation of the true intent embedded in the sword‑qi caused Ling Yunzi's attack to dissipate a bit.

When the two sword‑qi streams collided, Mu Yi's blade crushed Ling Yunzi's sword‑qi like withering reeds, bearing an unstoppable murderous intent as it thrust toward Ling Yunzi.

"He intends to kill me?"

Ling Yunzi broke out in cold sweat, daring not the slightest slack.

Various seals in his hand continuously calculated, and hundreds of barriers fashioned from Jade Pure Dao techniques rose instantly, each comparable to a solid wall; together they formed a wall that ordinary Legends could not even dream of surpassing.

With a wave, he released hundreds of defensive talismans, erecting as many protective barriers, equally beyond the reach of ordinary Legends.

But before Mu Yi's sword, they were meaningless.

The silent blade pierced layer upon layer of obstacles; whether talismans or barrier seals, the blade made no distinction—nothing could block it or even slow its speed.

A Heart‑protecting Mirror shot from Ling Yunzi's chest, blocking the blade.

Mu Yi merely gave a cold smile, a futile gesture.

In the next moment, the sound of crystal shattering rang out as the Heart‑protecting Mirror was easily pierced.

The power of the Heavenly Gang and Earthly Sha stars, and the might of hundreds of thousands of troops, all converged on Mu Yi; this single sword could slay an immortal.

The blade advanced relentlessly, and in an instant reached Ling Yunzi's throat, tearing a clear fissure wherever it passed.

Ling Yunzi's eyes showed despair; he could not understand why Mu Yi, who bore only mortal‑immortal aura, could thrust such a terrifying sword.

My life ends…

Just as Ling Yunzi despaired, the blade's advance abruptly halted.

"You don't think I intend to kill you, do you?"

Mu Yi's odd voice rang out; the previously closed‑eyed Ling Yunzi, awaiting death, saw a faint mocking expression on Mu Yi's face, his complexion turning the worst possible shade.

Yet recalling the suffocating feeling earlier, he could not muster any bravado, only staring at Mu Yi with a pallid complexion.

Being accepted under Jade Void Palace to practice the Jade Pure Immortal Method meant his talent was unquestionably top‑tier.

Jade Void Palace is notorious for being selective; those of ordinary aptitude never even think of joining, let alone becoming disciples of its Twelve Golden Immortals.

However, high cultivation talent does not imply combat prowess.

Ling Yunzi follows the Pure Cultivation sect; in his past, he has scarcely acted, never even committing a killing.

Compared with Mu Yi, he is merely a greenhouse flower.

"Enough, past grievances are settled; you may leave at once!"

Mu Yi waved his hand, signaling Ling Yunzi to depart; though the fellow's arrogance was somewhat off‑putting, his crime did not merit death.

Considering his considerable contribution this time, he had no desire to trouble Ling Yunzi.

Ling Yunzi's complexion shifted from pale to flushed, a kaleidoscope of colors.

In the end, he could only let out a muffled hum and turn into a streak of light, vanishing between heaven and earth.

"I hope the past grievances truly are gone!"

Mu Yi watched the departing light and couldn't help but sigh.

Honestly, if he met Ling Yunzi elsewhere, he would truly not be a match.

Only in this world, with an army at hand, stars shining, and fortune favoring him, could he bridge the massive power gap between them and defeat the other with a single strike.

Change the location, and perhaps Lingyunzi's sword would have knocked him down.

Mu Yi stayed in Liangshan for about half a year, and the massive fortune of Qi indeed gave him a strong boost.

Without the Transcendent power's intervention, Qingzhou's icy landscape gradually melted, and with Chu Yi's assistance, the Qingzhou land sorted its ley lines, letting the ground regain vitality.

When spring arrived the following year, Mu Yi brought the Qingzhou villagers back, helped restore their lives to normal, and then departed gracefully.

Although Mu Yi said nothing, the post‑disaster Qingzhou people voluntarily erected a temple for him, offered incense, and were deeply reverent, for they had personally felt the blessings of celestial deities descending.

The tens of thousands of troops Mu Yi did not take; he also released Li Zhu and others from their life‑death contracts, letting them disperse, and instructed them to do good deeds daily, lest they incur sins in the afterlife.

These are beings of this world; forcibly taking them would go against Heaven's harmony.

As for what follows, the free Heavenly Court's deities will guide it; he need not worry.

After everything last night, Mu Yi returned to the Underworld with 108 evil spirits.

"Back!" Bai Ze greeted Mu Yi lazily.

"These evil spirits are yours to handle?"

Mu Yi looked at the languid Bai Ze and couldn't help sighing; clearly a great deity, why so nonchalant?

"Keep them yourself; didn't the lady issue a decree that captured evil spirits are for you to deal with?" Bai Ze waved a claw.

"All given to me?"

"Keep them to play with; I'm too lazy to shove them under the Ghost Gate, and I don't even know how many layers this thing has." Bai Ze's tone remained casual.

"By the way, this is for you, something left by Shen Tu Yu Lei, consider it a reward for my amusement!"

When Mu Yi was about to leave, Bai Ze tossed him a fragment of the Ghost Gate.

"Thanks!" Mu Yi was a bit puzzled, but still accepted the fragment.

Honestly, he didn't know why the Ghost Gate had so many fragments, but assembled they indeed strengthen the Ghost Gate within the Barrier.

Strictly speaking, the Ghost Gate inside the Barrier now qualifies as a relic, offering strong suppression against soul‑type foes.

After returning to the main world, Mu Yi briefly reviewed his actions and turned his gaze toward the Reincarnation Barrier.

Having experienced a stat explosion, he felt somewhat dissatisfied with his current cultivation.

He had plenty of good stuff on hand, so he decided on a secluded cultivation.

The old golden Dragon's soul possesses divinity, perfect for cultivating the Celestial Path; the Blood God Son needs no explanation, fitting the Asura Path; the Human Path can be supplemented with souls of the ice‑disaster soldiers who fell in the previous war; the Hell Path, Hungry Ghost Path, and Animal Realm can each use the legendary and demigod souls he has on hand for practice.

Moreover, he possessed a blood‑soul stone for charging, and this time, thanks to fortune, he comprehended much of the true meaning of reincarnation, ready to boost his strength.

Through spring and autumn, Mu Yi's secluded cultivation lasted a full year.

What once seemed long now felt like a blink to Mu Yi, almost without sensation.

When Mu Yi returned from the Reincarnation Land to his mansion, he found several strange young dragons had appeared inside.

"You're a demigod now?" Lily said, surprised at Mu Yi's completely different aura.

"Yes, demigod!" Mu Yi nodded, not denying.

"Truly astonishing!" Lily's eyes shimmered, as if eager to dissect Mu Yi.

"Your speed isn't slow either!" Mu Yi glanced at Lily, already entering the high‑tier Legend ranks.

Even with the backing of the Silver Moon Empire and the endless opportunities of the network, Lily's growth wasn't slow.

But compared with Mu Yi, she's still a bit behind; after all, Mu Yi's fortunes are abundant.

"Did you hatch these young dragons?" Mu Yi asked casually.

"I ran a small experiment; the dragon bloodline has many wonders. If you later encounter Titans or demons, please catch one alive for me; I want to study it!"

"If you find any Jiuzhou divine beasts, you can bring them back for my detailed research!"

Lily's gaze showed a mad scientist's spark, making Mu Yi's mouth twitch; the mage's research spirit was indeed vigorous.

But Lily had helped him so much; this small request he naturally agreed to.

"By the way, while you were away, Kunlun Mountain's Mingyue sent you a gift; I took one for research, the rest are here."

Lily took out several golden pills and handed them to Mu Yi.

The golden pills emitted a faint pressure, with obvious dragon‑tiger patterns visible on their surface.

Mu Yi examined the pills' effect, finding them exceptionally potent—the best medicine he'd seen so far.

They were more than twice as effective as the Dragon Tiger Golden Pills Mingyue gave him last time.

He recalled that last time he gave Mingyue those Dragon materials and divine‑beast essence for her to forge.

It seemed finally completed; the results did not betray those rare ingredients.

【Dragon Tiger Golden Pill】

Category: Consumable/Curio

Item Level: 30

Quality: Sacred (Weak)

Effect:

1. After using this item, you gain 100000 points of Universal Experience.

2. Acquire the specialty "Dragon Tiger Qi", comprehend the Dragon Tiger True Meaning, which greatly suppresses evil‑worshipping beings.

3. Consuming this pill can extend lifespan by ten years (except for immortals), also granting curse resistance, wound repair, and restoration of depletion, capable of reviving the near‑dead.

Those whose longevity is near may, upon taking such pills, attract the Underworld Yin Spirit; severe cases will be wanted by the Underworld.

4. There is a high chance to comprehend dragon‑lineage divine skill and tiger‑lineage divine skill.

Regarding Lily's excuse, Mu Yi neither affirmed nor denied; the pill already contains Lily's materials.

"Here, these are your original materials; we each take half!"

Mu Yi gave half of the golden pills to Lily, as originally agreed; Lily only took one for research, which already explained much.

"That one has already been fully studied, so I'll gladly take it!" Lily also didn't decline; he was still very curious about the golden pill.

This kind of thing is completely different from the alchemical potions and demonic herbs she knows, and she is eager to study it.

"How strong are you now?" Lily asked after taking the item, after a brief silence.

"I don't know, maybe pretty strong?" Mu Yi said, pinching his chin to think, then shook his head.

Honestly, without any reference point, it's still hard for him to say.

"Probably a bit stronger than the weakest deity with a faint divine power?"

Mu Yi thought of Ling Yun Zi and said uncertainly.

"I have a Legend quest here; you and I should go together, I can't manage it on my own!" Lily fell silent for a moment upon hearing that, then said to Mu Yi.

"No problem, what Legend quest?"

Mu Yi was a bit curious; Lily, being a magic master, rarely had anything she couldn't handle.