The Five Elements Sect, the Outer Sect Disciples' residential area.
Knock, knock, knock!
Mo Yun had just sent off several Earth Ranking prodigies and closed the door, preparing to enter seclusion and break through in both the Body-Guarding Art and Black Tiger Leap in one go, when another knock sounded.
He frowned and opened the door, only to find Xiao Changfeng standing there in a robe patterned with dark gold, his features resolute and his star-bright eyes seeming to conceal sword intent.
Simply standing there, he resembled a sharp sword returned to its sheath, or a fierce tiger lying dormant between heaven and earth, his presence deep and steady.
Yet with his keen perception, Mo Yun noticed that Xiao Changfeng looked slightly anxious, as though he had encountered some difficulty.
Puzzled, Mo Yun asked, "Vein Master, what brings you here?"
As he spoke, Mo Yun stepped aside and invited Xiao Changfeng in. He led him to the stone table beneath the courtyard pavilion, seated him, and brewed him a cup of fragrant tea.
After draining the cup, Xiao Changfeng's tense expression finally relaxed a little.
He let out a long breath, considered his words for a moment, then lowered his voice and asked, "Little Mo, was the Mo Yun who just fought his way to the top of the Earth Ranking you?"
Mo Yun first refilled his cup, then scratched his head. "There shouldn't be anyone else in the sect with exactly the same name as me, right?"
"Hahaha, so it really was you, Little Mo!" The stone that had been hanging over Xiao Changfeng's heart finally settled, and he laughed aloud.
He took two more sips of tea before continuing, "I only just heard the news, and I could hardly believe it. After all, you were only at middle