Chapter 233: The Guild Expands

"Disciple!"

At that moment, the Grand Elder also suddenly appeared beside Ye Liuyun.

He glanced at the Xuan Tian Saint, let out a sigh, and said to Ye Liuyun, "The Xuan Tian Saint is, after all, an academy elder; spare his life!"

"Yes." Ye Liuyun was reluctant in his heart, but since the master had spoken, he had to comply.

He immediately withdrew his Spiritual Soul Attack and released the Xuan Tian Saint.

But even so, the Xuan Tian Saint's Soul had already been more than half destroyed by him; it would take more than a year or two to recover.

The Grand Elder did not linger; he immediately grabbed the Xuan Tian Saint and sent him back.

"Today's visit wasn't in vain; finally got to see a ruthless person!"

"So Ye Liuyun is a disciple of the Grand Elder! No wonder he's so brazen!"

"Don't ever provoke this kid again! He's a killing star, and he even has a Holy Realm pet!"

After the Grand Elder left, everyone finally came to their senses and began to discuss.

Regardless, Ye Liuyun's name was destined to spread throughout the academy.

Everyone also knew that, although Lingyun Pavilion might not ultimately defeat Clear River Pavilion, it was still an entity they could not afford to provoke.

Lei Ming had again reverted to his pet‑beast form, didn't forget to snatch Li Xuanbing's Storage Ring, and then leapt back onto Ye Liuyun's shoulder. Li Xuanbing's Soul had already been destroyed, leaving him a complete corpse.

Her action made the shocked crowd both laugh and cry. The ferocious beast of the Holy Realm was surprisingly greedy for wealth!

Everyone's impression of Lei Ming was deeply ingrained, yet almost no one knew what kind of beast it was.

Members of Lingyun Pavilion cheered. With Ye Liuyun as their pavilion master, they felt much safer.

Ye Liuyun also returned to Lingyun Pavilion together with everyone.

At that moment, Qi Hong ran over and blocked Ye Liuyun.

"Brother Ye, I wonder if you still remember me?" Qi Hong asked cautiously.

Ye Liuyun immediately laughed, "Of course I remember; we met at Rift Sky Gorge! Are you looking to compare sword intent with me?"

"No! How could I! My sword intent is far from yours! The thing is, my brothers and I want to join Lingyun Pavilion," Qi Hong said, pointing to the few disciples following him.

They all performed a salute to Ye Liuyun together.

Ye Liuyun, thinking he was worried about the previous incident, said, "I didn't hold the last matter against you, Senior Brother Qi Hong; you needn't worry."

"I know, you're not that kind of person!"

Qi Hong, seeing the misunderstanding, explained, "We want to join Lingyun Pavilion for two reasons: one, we admire your character; the other, because Lingyun Pavilion doesn't bully people! So joining is like finding a protective organization to avoid being bullied by those from Clear River Pavilion."

"Oh? Does Clear River Pavilion bully inner‑door disciples like you?" Ye Liuyun asked curiously.

"Of course. Every month we have to pay them a certain protection fee, though not as much as outer‑door disciples. Otherwise we'd have to join Clear River Pavilion. But we can't stand their ways and don't want to join."

Ye Liuyun thought for a moment and said, "If you can join, I'm of course welcome. But when you need to protect Lingyun Pavilion's interests, you must also contribute; since everyone is a part of Lingyun Pavilion, you can't just reap benefits without doing your part."

"We understand that! Rest assured, Lingyun Pavilion's environment is good; we will treat it as home and naturally protect it," Qi Hong said, patting his chest.

"Very well, this is Tie Jun, the deputy pavilion master of Lingyun Pavilion; he usually handles internal affairs and will arrange your admission."

Ye Liuyun introduced Tie Jun to them.

Come to think of it, this pavilion master doesn't even know the admission requirements.

Many other disciples, seeing Qi Hong and others join Lingyun Pavilion, immediately started to think about it. People like Qi Hong, who don't want to be bullied and disdain joining Clear River Pavilion, are many.

Now that Lingyun Pavilion has risen, they undoubtedly have another option.

Thus many people came to inquire about the conditions for joining Lingyun Pavilion.

At that moment, a flash of Golden Light suddenly raced toward the crowd's heads.

"Ye Liuyun, dare you a duel?" Jin Wuhui appeared, staring at Ye Liuyun.

"Fine! One duel decides life and death!" Ye Liuyun did not hesitate.

He and Jin Wuhui had long arranged this duel, and Ye Liuyun was confident he could defeat him.

"See you on the Life-and-Death Platform!" Jin Wuhui said, and another flash of Golden Light surged toward the Life-and-Death Platform.

"Master! You've just finished several matches; would you like to…"

A disciple of Lingyun Pavilion asked concernedly.

"No problem! I've rested for a while; it won't delay my duel with him."

Immediately, Ye Liuyun and the others rushed straight to the Life-and-Death Platform.

Along the way, Lin Xueying came over and said to Ye Liuyun, "Jin Wuhui's Jin Family is far stronger than Li Xuanbing's. Li Xuanbing only has a secular family background, while the Jin Family is an established major power in the martial world."

Ye Liuyun heard this but remained unmoved. "I don't care what faction it is; anyone who provokes me or those near me I won't let go! Since I've taken the path of martial cultivation, I will fear no power."

"It's because of me that you got entangled!" Lin Xueying said apologetically.

"Nonsense! Even without you or the Jin Family, there are other great clans! In martial cultivation, you can't avoid such powers. It has nothing to do with you! I've caused plenty of trouble already, and missing this one won't matter!"

Ye Liuyun instead comforted Lin Xueying.

"Alright, but you also need to be careful; the Jin family's bloodline is strong, and their metal‑based power…"

"Alright, senior sister, don't worry! Your junior brother won't be lacking either!" Ye Liuyun replied.

Lin Xueying, seeing Ye Liuyun's sunny smile, instantly felt she should trust him.

But she couldn't help feeling a bit disappointed: "Is he only a senior sister?"

Ye Liuyun led the crowd to the Life-and-Death Platform. Jin Wuhui was already standing on the stage waiting for him.

The disciples who had heard Jin Wuhui challenge Ye Liuyun all returned to the Life-and-Death Platform, waiting to watch the pinnacle showdown.

Jin Wuhui, to them, was a lofty inner‑door disciple, a mythic being.

Now that Ye Liuyun is to duel him, is there a chance of winning? Jin Wuhui is not like Li Xuanbing, a disciple just entering the Ninth Sea Transformation.

However, after seeing Ye Liuyun's strength, they thought the outcome was uncertain. Ye Liuyun had just fought Li Xuanbing without using his full power.

Thus everyone watched the duel with lingering doubts.

If Ye Liuyun wins this battle again, Lofty Cloud Pavilion's position will also be consolidated, and more people will join Lofty Cloud Pavilion.

After all, Lofty Cloud Pavilion's reputation is far better than Clear River Pavilion's! m.

Even Li Tianheng and the others whom Ye Liuyun saved on the Corpse Demon battlefield also all rushed over to watch the battle. If Ye Liuyun wins, they also decided to join Lofty Cloud Pavilion.