The Fiery-Tempered Tian Buyi!

Tianyuan Mountain.

Three days.

For three full days, Ye Xuan had barely closed his eyes.

The unassuming little courtyard had its doorstep almost worn down.

Old Sun really was efficient.

Or rather.

The "trash" Ye Xuan had brought out was incredibly tempting to this group of struggling rogue cultivators.

At this moment.

Ye Xuan sat on a protruding rock, a sea of clouds churning beneath his feet, the starry river hanging upside down above his head.

He casually weighed the Storage Bag in his hand.

It was heavy.

Not just the weight, but the sense of satisfaction in his heart was even heavier.

Inside were precious Medicinal Ingredients and materials for refining artifacts.

"Time to go back."

"If I don't go back soon, that fatty will explode with anger!"

Before he finished speaking.

A green light suddenly flashed.

Ye Xuan leaped up, stepping directly onto the Chang Qing Sword.

The next moment.

The Chang Qing Sword let out a clear dragon's roar, instantly slicing through the sky.

It had been over a year.

When he first descended the mountain, he was only at the fifth level of Yuqing.

Now, returning, he was already a master of the Shangqing Realm.

Qingyun Sect.

Great Bamboo Peak.

The mountain peaks in the early morning were shrouded in mist and clouds, like a fairyland.

The bamboo forest behind the mountain.

"Crack!"

A crisp sound broke the silence.

Song Daren clutched his head, baring his teeth, but dared not make a sound.

"Idiot!"

"Are you a pig?"

"A simple Sword Control Technique, how many years have you been practicing? And you still crashed into a tree?"

"You've disgraced Great Bamboo Peak completely!"

Tian Buyi stood with his hands behind his back, his large belly protruding, his round face as dark as the bottom of a pot.

Hearing this.

Song Daren looked aggrieved.

He didn't want to crash into the tree either.

It was just that when he saw his Master's murderous gaze just now, his heart panicked, and he lost control...

Several junior disciples beside him shrunk their necks, as silent as cicadas in winter.

No one dared to court disaster at this time.

Lately, Master's temper had become increasingly volatile.

In the past, he would scold them harshly, but at least there was a limit.

Now, he was simply a powder keg, ready to explode at the slightest provocation.

"And you lot!"

"Look at the pathetic state of all of you!"

"You're not diligent in cultivation, but first in line for meals!"

"All day long, you just know how to eat and wait for death!"

"If you don't improve soon, all of you will get off this mountain and stop being an eyesore!"

After Tian Buyi finished scolding Song Daren, his small eyes darted to the others.

Everyone flinched in fear.

They quickly lowered their heads, focusing their gaze inward.

Tian Buyi huffed and stormed off, flicking his sleeves.

The disciples were left exchanging bewildered glances, each looking as if their parents had died.

"Senior disciple brother, what's wrong with Master?"

"Did Mistress forbid Master from sleeping in their bed again?"

Sixth disciple, Du Bishu, sidled up to Song Daren and whispered.

"Get lost!"

"Stop spouting nonsense!"

"Be careful Master doesn't hear you and skin you alive!"

Song Daren rubbed the bump on his head and glared at Du Bishu irritably.

"Then what do you think it's about?"

Du Bishu pouted.

"What else could it be?"

Second disciple, Wu Dayi, sighed and pointed in the direction of the mountain's base.

"He misses Seventh."

Mentioning Seventh, everyone fell silent.

Ye Xuan.

That incredibly talented junior disciple brother.

He hadn't sent any news since descending the mountain for training over a year ago.

It was as if he had vanished into thin air.

Though they didn't say it aloud, everyone missed him.

Especially Master.

Despite his constant grumbling, he was more worried than anyone.

Every night, he would visit Seventh's room, not going in, but just standing by the door for a while.

His silhouette was heartbreaking to behold.

"Sigh…"

Song Daren sighed, staring blankly at the clouds in the sky.

"Junior disciple brother, oh junior disciple brother, where did you run off to?"

"If you don't come back soon, Great Bamboo Peak won't be able to carry on like this."

Shou Jing Hall.

"I'm so angry!"

"A bunch of trash! Rotten wood!"

"I've been teaching for so many years, and not a single one is any good!"

Tian Buyi sat down on a chair with a huff, making the teacups on the table jump.

"Alright, stop being angry."

"Daren and the others are actually quite diligent."

"Their aptitude might be lacking, but they make up for it with hard work and honesty."

Su Ru brought over a plate of sliced fruit and placed it on the table.

"Diligent? Honest?"

Tian Buyi snorted, grabbed a piece of fruit, and stuffed it into his mouth, chewing loudly.

"Can diligence put food on the table?"

"Can honesty be used as cultivation?"

"The Seven Peaks Martial Arts Tournament is almost here!"

"With their current abilities, they'll just embarrass themselves!"

"By then, that old fox Cang Song from Dragon Head Peak, won't he laugh his teeth off?"

The thought of Cang Song's smug, old face…

Tian Buyi felt his anger surge.

For years, Great Bamboo Peak has been at the bottom of the Seven Peaks Martial Arts Tournament.

He felt so ashamed he didn't know where to put his old face.

He had finally taken in a disciple with an Innate Dao Body, hoping to turn things around.

And the result?

He ran away!

He ran off without a word!

It's been over a year!

Not even a single message!

"Can you believe that scoundrel!"

"How long has he been cultivating, and he dares to run off?"

"Is the outside world a fun place?"

"People's hearts are wicked! Demons run rampant!"

"What if..."

Tian Buyi took his anger out on Ye Xuan.

"What if something happens..."

"How... how will I explain myself to the ancestors of Great Bamboo Peak?"

Speaking of this.

Tian Buyi's voice suddenly lowered, and a hint of imperceptible panic flashed in his small eyes.

Seeing her husband like this, Su Ru's heart ached.

She walked behind Tian Buyi and gently massaged his shoulders.

"Buyi, don't overthink it."

"Seventh is a clever child."

"And he possesses the Innate Dao Body, blessed by luck, he will definitely be fine."

"Perhaps he encountered some fortuitous encounter and got delayed."

"Fortuitous encounter?"

Tian Buyi grumbled.

"What kind of fortuitous encounter would delay him for over a year?"

"I think he's just gotten restless! He doesn't want to come back!"

"When that brat returns, I'll break his legs!"

Even though he said that.

The worry in his eyes couldn't be concealed.

Just then.

"Dong--"

A long, resonant bell chime suddenly came from the direction of the main peak.

It pierced through the clouds and shattered the rocks, echoing throughout the entire Qingyun Mountain range.

Tian Buyi's body trembled, and he stood up abruptly.

The anger on his round face instantly vanished, replaced by a solemn expression.

"The Heaven-Piercing Peak bell?"

"This is the Sect Leader, Senior Brother, summoning the leaders of each peak!"

Su Ru's expression also changed slightly.

The bell chimes from Heaven-Piercing Peak had specific meanings.

One chime meant the leaders of each peak were summoned.

Two chimes meant all leaders and elders of the sect were summoned.

Three chimes meant all leaders, elders, and disciples of the sect were summoned.

Nine chimes represented that the Qingyun Sect was facing an existential crisis, a warning to all.

Currently.

One chime.

This meant the Sect Master, Dao Xuan Zhenren, was summoning the leaders of the Seven Peaks.

"Could it be that the Demonic Cult has made a move?"

Tian Buyi's brows furrowed tightly.

He straightened his robes, his ample flesh jiggling, and an air of mastery instantly bloomed about him.

"I'll go take a look first."

"You stay home and keep an eye on those brats, don't let them cause any trouble."

With that said.

Tian Buyi wasted no time, forming a hand seal.

The Crimson Flame Immortal Sword roared and shot out, carrying him as a streak of red light, speeding towards Heaven-Piercing Peak.