A Shift in Attitude

After Mu Yuan used the Jade Spirit Pearl to block the Purple Fire Sword Qi, he did not miss the opportunity. He unleashed his divine sense, and the Heavenly Wood Spiritual Light condensed into a crescent moon between his ten fingers.

This was his strongest move in defeating Yuan Chiye in the previous round.

Heavenly Wood Spirit Light Blade! In response, Chen Mobai unleashed his strongest sword strike! This sword strike was the Rainbow of Sword Qi, hailed by Zhou Wangshen and others as a pinnacle of Qi Refining! Two slender, white fingers extended, gently tracing across the Pure Azure Flying Sword.

After a drop of Liquid Spiritual Power was injected into the ordinary Divine Wood Sword, it seemed to be released in its most complete form, attracting an overwhelming amount of pure spiritual energy.

Just like the first rays of dawn, it starts as a tiny speck, but before you know it, it spreads across the entire sky, transforming into boundless rainbow clouds that blanket the heavens and earth, dazzling and magnificent.

Mu Yuan's prized "Heavenly Wood Spirit Light Blade" could only withstand the oncoming Rainbow of Sword Qi for a single breath before disintegrating into a large wisp of azure light, which was then instantly dissolved by the sword energy.

"How could he be so strong?!"

Mu Yuan couldn't believe it, but he still wanted to struggle.

Such powerful sword energy must be the opponent's trump card; there's absolutely no way they'd unleash a second strike.

If he can hold on, he has a chance to turn the tide.

Mu Yuan dared not hold back any longer. After swallowing a pill, he opened his mouth and spat out most of his spiritual power, injecting it into the Jade Spirit Pearl, pushing the defensive light barrier of this Second Tier Magic Tool to its limit.

Then he took out a Talisman, which transformed into a golden light shield that enveloped his entire body.

Finally, he reached out and patted the swaying Azure Sun Spirit Tree beside him, chanting incantations as he cast a powerful defensive spell.

The once vibrant, towering tree, blooming like clouds, withered and shrank in an instant. Then, all the wood spirit energy transformed into a verdant Spirit Leaf, which, behind the light screen of the Jade Spirit Pearl, became a defensive barrier.

However, whether it's the Jade Spirit Pearl, the Golden Light Shield, or even the Spirit Leaf Technique!

When facing Chen Mobai's brilliant sword strike, it was like waves crashing against the shore, rolling up droplets, creating waves, and rippling outwards.

But in the end, under the powerful Rainbow of Sword Qi, everything calmed down.

Mu Yuan coughed up blood. After his triple defenses were shattered, he could no longer hold on and flew off the stage, crashing heavily to the ground.

At this moment, Mu Yuan finally understood why the Sect Leader leader had said those words.

Your opponent is quite strong today. If you feel you can't keep up, just admit defeat.

Is this a bit too much? This guy is a complete monster?

Allowing such a monster to participate in the Sect Grand Competition is completely unfair to them, the Qi Cultivation Cultivator.

But by then it was too late for Mu Yuan to regret it.

He struggled to his feet, feeling the emptiness in his dantian, but his body was unharmed, knowing that his opponent had shown mercy.

He looked up and saw the handsome young man on the arena, who had been so weak last year, smiling gently at him. He formed a sword finger with his right hand and put the once ordinary-looking Divine Wood Sword back into his storage bag.

If Mu Yuan hadn't experienced it firsthand, he would never have believed that this guy, at the Qi Refining stage, could unleash such a terrifying and earth-shattering sword strike.

At this moment, he also thought of the Sword Cultivator realms recorded when he first came into contact with sword cultivation techniques.

Mu Yuan recognized the words by comparing them with the text in her memory.

This is the Third Realm of Sword Cultivator, Sword Qi Like a Rainbow!

So, they recognized me all along. I was just too arrogant...

Upon realizing this, Mu Yuan's arrogance stemming from defeating Yuan Chiye vanished completely.

Compared to Chen Mobai, who had comprehended Sword Qi Like a Rainbow at the Qi Refining stage, all of them were a joke.

"I lost!"

Just as Chen Mobai was about to leave, Mu Yuan solemnly admitted defeat to him.

"I know you lost."

"From now on, you will be my second rival to pursue."

After leaving those words, Mu Yuan bowed to Chen Mobai, then turned and left, her face pale.

"This guy, he can actually take a loss."

Chen Mobai raised an eyebrow, looking at Mu Yuan's back, and thought that his complete defeat in giving Mu Yuan this time might actually be a good thing for him.

Even if Mu Yuan advances further after this battle, he will still be just an outsider to Chen Mobai.

Because he is about to become the Top True Disciple disciple and obtain the Foundation Establishment.

Once he completes the Foundation Establishment stage, he will be at the elder level of the Divine Wood Sect.

One last round to go.

Upon realizing this, even someone of Chen Mobai's level of cultivation couldn't help but feel a surge of emotions.

That evening, it was the same restaurant.

However, compared to before, there is now Yuan Chiye.

"I really didn't expect that you could grow to such a powerful level in less than four years."

The scene of guiding Chen Mobai into the family seemed like yesterday. Yuan Chiye sighed and raised his wine cup.

"I will always remember Senior Brother Yuan's kindness in guiding me."

Chen Mobai toasted Yuan Chiye, who was now somewhat reserved compared to his carefree demeanor a few days ago.

After all, the handsome young man in front of him had basically reached the Foundation Establishment.

Even if the batch refined by Uncle-Master Zeng failed to enable him to successfully Foundation Establishment, with his unparalleled Qi Refining realm, he could still hold the top position among the true disciples until he successfully Foundation Establishment or exceeded the Sixty-Year Limit.

But thinking about it, it's easy to see that with this person's extraordinary comprehension and top-tier True Spirit Root talent that's almost dual-attribute, he'll most likely succeed in Foundation Establishment on the first try.

After all, it's all over the Divine Wood Sect now.

Chen Guixian's unparalleled talent surpassed that of Hong He, who suppressed the previous generation's true master for ten years.

"Uncle-Master E Yun said that we can talk about meeting another day when you have time."

Yuan Chiye's words surprised Chen Mobai. This Foundation Establishment Elder of the Divine Wood Sect was actually treating the Top True Disciple with such preferential treatment.

Even meeting up requires a tone of discussion?

However, Chen Mobai was still clear about his own position.

"I've always wanted to thank Uncle-Master E Yun in person, just like we agreed before, we can meet after the Sect Grand Competition."

"Very good, very good. I will go and report this matter to Uncle-Master E Yun right away."

After delivering his message somewhat awkwardly, Yuan Chiye put down his wine glass and stood up. He gestured for Liu Wenbai to continue drinking with Chen Mobai, and then took his leave.

"Is Uncle-Master E Yun really that scary? Why is Senior Brother Yuan so reserved when he's sending a message?"

Chen Mobai asked Liu Wenbai a question that seemed a bit strange. The latter didn't know how to answer, so he could only give a stiff smile and drink to cover it up.

Xi Jinghuo rolled his eyes, but after getting to know Chen Mobai over the past two years, he knew that this was just his personality.

They appear incredibly oblivious to things they don't care about.

However, it is precisely because of this pure and innocent personality that he was able to cultivate such a terrifying level of swordsmanship at the Qi Refining stage!