Chapter 996: Demon Race Friend

Zuo Mu currently has no True Essence, so he cannot disperse these forces at all; he can only rely on his Physical Body to endure them.

He looks at Ye Liuyun's Golden Pupil and even feels that Ye Liuyun is like a primeval ferocious beast; each punch makes his whole body tremble.

"Is it that because I lack a treasure, I'm truly not his opponent, that he only has a single layer of creation, how could he possibly press me the whole time!"

Zuo Mu is a bit stunned, unable to understand how Ye Liuyun could be so strong.

At the same time, he also reflects on himself. He used to think he could fight across two or three levels, invincible within his tier, and was already very proud.

But now, seeing Ye Liuyun, he realizes there are people beyond him and finally witnesses what true cross‑level combat is.

Ye Liuyun fought him after jumping four levels and could still press him down.

"Boss is too strong! Even fiercer than a beast!" Yuan Datou, now in the viewing area, excitedly shouted along with the many disciples.

"You're really lucky!" Xia Tianqiong stared at Ye Liuyun with a dazed expression, speaking to Ling Shuang without turning her head.

Ling Shuang becomes increasingly obsessed the more she watches Ye Liuyun.

It's not just the two of them; all the female disciples of the academy are drawn to the brutal, flesh‑to‑flesh combat of Ye Liuyun and Zuo Mu. They find it overly savage yet cannot help admiring Ye Liuyun's heroic bearing.

This primitive, barbaric fight, full of boundless charm, makes the female disciples unable to stop, constantly screaming!

"Open it for me!"

Zuo Mu lets out a roar, tapping the primal power the Demon Race stores within his body, unleashing Demon Might to meet Ye Liuyun's incoming punch.

This is already the last power he can use.

Ye Liuyun's Golden Pupil immediately notices his power surge and promptly infuses the corresponding Mysterious Origin energy.

"Boom!"

Zuo Mu is blasted outward.

Golden Crow Holy Fire still lingers on his arm.

After being blasted, Zuo Mu straightens up, stands again, and shows no injury at all.

"He still has True Essence!"

He finally discovers that Ye Liuyun can still wield True Essence.

Moreover, Ye Liuyun's control over his power is just right—enough to defeat him without causing him any harm.

This shows that Ye Liuyun's strength is more than just a little stronger than his.

"Stop fighting!"

He immediately calls a halt.

But Ye Liuyun at this moment doesn't move at all; he never considered a follow‑up attack.

The outcome of this battle is already clear: Zuo Mu's power is exhausted, and he has no resources left to continue.

"I concede!"

Zuo Mu says so graciously.

"Whoa!"

Accompanying Zuo Mu's concession, the crowd that had just quieted begins cheering for Ye Liuyun again.

Immediately afterward, Zuo Mu also feels he can absorb spiritual energy again and restore True Essence.

It seems Ye Liuyun had blocked the spiritual energy around him.

Zuo Mu looks at Ye Liuyun admiringly and says, "I didn't expect you still have True Essence! Otherwise I would have conceded long ago."

"It's fine. I think this fight with you was also very enjoyable!" Ye Liuyun says modestly.

"Can you show me how much True Essence you still have?" Zuo Mu asks, curious.

Ye Liuyun thinks for a moment, then slaps the sky with another palm!

This palm, also a Qiankun Palm, is stronger than the force he used previously against Zuo Mu.

After delivering six consecutive palms, he gained further insight, making the Heaven and Earth Power denser.

And this palm also incorporates more Mysterious Origin, so its might is greater!

"Boom!"

The palm bursts automatically in the sky like fireworks, scattering golden Mysterious Origin.

"Wow! That's so beautiful!" Some of the women swoon again!

Zuo Mu, feeling the power in that palm, clasps his fists and says to Ye Liuyun, "No wonder you're so confident! If you use your full strength, I probably couldn't block even a single strike!"

"This is something I just realized. Before, I was also attacking with full force!"

This time Ye Liuyun speaks the truth, not modesty, so his words are sincere.

Zuo Mu nods, then happily says, "Will you be friends with me, a Demon Race friend?"

Ye Liuyun laughs, "Haha, since that barbecue we had, we've already been friends!"

Zuo Mu also bursts into laughter, "You're right about that!"

The two walk side by side down from the arena.

"Brother Ye, may I trouble you once more for a barbecue? After that I'll leave here and return south," Zuo Mu says proactively.

He thinks Ye Liuyun's barbecue is truly delicious!

"Sure! Come to my place; I've recently prepared a lot of meat dishes, I'll make a few more for you to try!"

Ye Liuyun also warmly welcomes Zuo Mu.

The two walk out of the training ground, heading toward Ye Liuyun's residence.

Zuo Mu's guards, along with Ling Shuang and others, immediately follow, leaving a group of disciples behind to reminisce endlessly.

Everyone gathers in Ye Liuyun's courtyard, eating while chatting.

Ye Liuyun also releases Lei Ming and Long Nv, introducing them to Zuo Mu.

Since befriending Ye Liuyun, Zuo Mu's generous nature shines, chatting merrily with everyone and no longer putting on airs.

"Ye brother, if you ever get a chance to go south, you must come find me in the Demon Race; let me fulfill my host's duty!" Zuo Mu kept inviting Ye Liuyun while eating barbecue.

"Just wait for me! I will definitely go to the south; when the time comes, we'll go together and fight side by side against the Foreign Tribe!" Ye Liuyun also agreed.

"Haha, good, I'll wait for you!" Zuo Mu was also very happy to have made friends with Ye Liuyun.

Especially seeing that Ye Liuyun had a demon beast by his side, one could tell he genuinely had no aversion to the Demon Race. Therefore, he was also more sincere toward Ye Liuyun.

Even his attitude toward Ling Shuang, Xia Tianqiong, Yuan Datou, and the others had softened considerably.

Seeing this, Ye Liuyun also knew he was sincere, so he proactively invited Zuo Mu's guards to come and eat together as well.

Throughout the process, everyone ate and drank together, spoke freely, and it was very lively.

Before Zuo Mu left, Ye Liuyun gave him a set of Exotic Scale Armor as a keepsake. Zuo Mu, in turn, gave Ye Liuyun a set of Demon Race battle armor.

Zuo Mu did not linger any longer; he directly left Qian Long Academy and, under the escort of the dynasty, returned straight to the south.

After seeing Zuo Mu off, Ye Liuyun and the others went back to celebrate Ye Liuyun and Ling Shuang.

"Now you two can be together openly and aboveboard!" Xia Tianqiong raised a cup to congratulate Ye Liuyun and Ling Shuang.

She felt both envious and a bit sour-hearted.

Lei Ming, however, had long seen through her thoughts, and teasingly said from the side: "You can too! After all, the little brother doesn't lack one more!"