Cloud Dwelling Mountain Lord

"You're nothing but a mortal, yet you dare to be the Taiyin Body's master? Aren't you afraid of making a fool of yourself by saying that aloud?"

Yunyang let out a cold laugh. Then he spread his legs, pointed at his crotch, and leered. "Come on. Crawl through here, and I'll spare your life."

In the next moment, Yunyang was sent flying backward and slammed heavily onto the ground.

"You're courting death!"

Yunyang covered his swollen face and rose to his feet. His eyes were bloodshot as he glared at Li Zhōujūn. "I'm going to kill you!"

Just as Yunyang released his Foundation Establishment aura, his father, Golden Sun Holy Lord, stopped him.

Golden Sun Holy Lord narrowed his eyes as he looked at Li Zhōujūn. "Sir, you beat my son right in front of me. I'm afraid that's somewhat inappropriate."

"What's inappropriate?" A smile appeared on Li Zhōujūn's face. "You failed to discipline your son properly, so I helped you discipline him. Is there a problem? No problem."

"Hmm." Golden Sun Holy Lord let out several cold laughs, but he did not hurry to attack.

Because he could not see through the depths of this young man at all. In other words, this young man's cultivation was very likely also at the Integration Stage.

"Sir, I must take this woman with me today. If you insist on stopping me, don't blame me for showing you no mercy." Golden Sun Holy Lord, Yun Lietian, spoke to Li Zhōujūn.

"Heh." Li Zhōujūn gave a carefree chuckle.

"Looks like a battle today is unavoidable." As Golden Sun Holy Lord spoke, an overwhelming pressure, like a raging storm, poured toward Li Zhōujūn.

As the pressure from Golden Sun Holy Lord spread, the pedestrians who had been by the river could no longer withstand it and fled.

At the same time, Li Zhōujūn's green robe was whipped about incessantly by the pressure.

Yet he remained utterly calm, as if he were a mountain standing firm amid raging waves.

Lu Zhining silently took in this scene, her heart moved. She had never expected Li Zhōujūn to truly be willing to offend an Integration Stage expert for her sake.

"Dad, kill him!"

Nearby, Yunyang, his face swollen, shouted at his father, Golden Sun Holy Lord.

Golden Sun Holy Lord said nothing. He merely watched Li Zhōujūn, who remained calm and unhurried.

"Make your move," Li Zhōujūn said.

Golden Sun Holy Lord did not waste words. The moment he attacked, he unleashed his signature technique, Blazing Sun Fist.

His fist erupted with rolling waves of heat, seemingly transforming into a miniature sun as it thundered toward Li Zhōujūn. The terrifying force directly evaporated most of the river water.

Seeing this, Li Zhōujūn protected Lu Zhining as he raised one hand...

A deep, muffled boom rang out.

Li Zhōujūn had caught Golden Sun Holy Lord's fist with effortless ease.

"How is that possible?!"

Golden Sun Holy Lord sucked in a sharp breath.

The might of that punch was something even an Integration Stage cultivator would not dare receive head-on. Yet this green-robed young man had caught it with a casual raise of his hand. Just what level of cultivation did he possess?

In that brief moment,

thousands of thoughts flashed through Golden Sun Holy Lord's mind.

"May I ask who you are, exactly? With your strength, you should have become famous throughout Azure Continent long ago." Golden Sun Holy Lord withdrew his hand and looked at Li Zhōujūn solemnly.

"Dao Tian Sect's Cloud Dwelling Mountain Lord, Li Zhōujūn." Li Zhōujūn could not be bothered to keep hiding his strength. He directly announced his name.

"Cloud Dwelling Mountain Lord?!"

Golden Sun Holy Lord's eyes widened instantly.

This young man was the one who had killed the perfected Integration Stage Red-Eyed Devil Lord Chu Fan with a single punch some time ago—the one hailed as Dao Tian Sect's youngest Tribulation Transcendence cultivator?

At that thought, Golden Sun Holy Lord's expression darkened. He had actually offended this great figure. But wasn't Cloud Dwelling Mountain Lord fond of traveling in the Nine Dragon Chariot?

At the same time, Lu Zhining's eyes widened in disbelief.

Her master was actually Dao Tian Sect's Cloud Dwelling Mountain Lord?!

Lu Zhining naturally knew of Dao Tian Sect.

It was the number-one sect in Azure Continent.

Moreover, the name Cloud Dwelling Mountain Lord had already spread far and wide. As the saying went, "Nine dragons ride the wind in their chariot; the green-robed one wears his freedom." Countless people throughout Azure Continent could recite those words fluently.

And she had somehow become Cloud Dwelling Mountain Lord's disciple. At that thought, Lu Zhining's breathing quickened.

"Cloud Dwelling Mountain Lord?!"

At this moment, Yunyang, whose face had swollen like a steamed bun, also turned pale. He knew of Cloud Dwelling Mountain Lord's exploits and stared at Li Zhōujūn in disbelief. "How could Cloud Dwelling Mountain Lord possibly appear here?! Besides, Cloud Dwelling Mountain Lord usually travels in the Nine Dragon Chariot. Aren't you afraid that Dao Tian Sect's experts will kill you for impersonating him?!"

Hearing this, the corner of Li Zhōujūn's mouth twitched. Is this foolish child expecting me to prove that I'm myself?

"Yunyang, mind your manners!" Golden Sun Holy Lord said heavily.

He knew that the person before him had not lied. He was most likely Cloud Dwelling Mountain Lord himself.

"Mountain Lord, I failed to discipline my son properly. Please forgive me. Once we return, I will educate him properly." Golden Sun Holy Lord cupped his hands toward Li Zhōujūn.

Then Golden Sun Holy Lord shouted at Yunyang, "Why aren't you coming over to apologize to the Mountain Lord and the true disciple?!"

Yunyang felt unwilling when he heard this.

But seeing his father's solemn expression, he also knew that this young man was most likely truly Cloud Dwelling Mountain Lord.

When he thought of offending Azure Continent's youngest Tribulation Transcendence cultivator, Yunyang's face turned pale.

After all, according to the rumors, Cloud Dwelling Mountain Lord had reached Tribulation Transcendence at only forty years old.

Yet even if Yunyang were given another thirty years, he might not necessarily reach the Void Immortal realm.

Thus, Yunyang looked at Li Zhōujūn and Lu Zhining somewhat fearfully. "Mountain Lord, and True Disciple Lu, I'm sorry. I was wrong."

"That's enough. I can treat today's incident as a farce and let it end here, but in the future, you must agree to one request from me," Li Zhōujūn said.

"Very well." Golden Sun Holy Lord agreed without hesitation.

Agreeing might lead to death in the future.

But if he refused and enraged Cloud Dwelling Mountain Lord, he might die right now.

"You may leave," Li Zhōujūn said, waving his hand.

"Cloud Dwelling Mountain Lord, farewell." Golden Sun Holy Lord spoke as if a heavy burden had been lifted from his shoulders.

Then he took his son and left the place with his tail between his legs.

"Thank you for stepping in, Master." Lu Zhining respectfully addressed Li Zhōujūn.

Li Zhōujūn smiled. "There's no need to be so polite with your master. Oh, right—you have another senior sister. Once you return, you two must get along well."

"This disciple understands." Lu Zhining nodded.

"Looks like we can't continue sightseeing today. That father and son from Golden Sun Sect really know how to ruin the mood." Li Zhōujūn looked at the deserted riverbank and spoke helplessly.

"Go home today and say your farewells to your family. Tomorrow, we'll return to Dao Tian Sect." Li Zhōujūn spoke to Lu Zhining.

"All right." Lu Zhining answered softly. She felt somewhat reluctant, but if her grandfather and parents learned that her master was Dao Tian Sect's Cloud Dwelling Mountain Lord, they would probably be overjoyed.