Luo Yuan suffered humiliation, Qiu Yue burned with embarrassment, the Holy Son grew furious
" Senior Brother Luo, you--"
Seeing Luo Yuan's state, the disciples of the Ancient Desolate Holy Land knew that there was no way to dissuade him.
They called out " Senior Brother Luo" with grim faces, then gritted their teeth, nodded, and turned to leave.
Today's events are rather strange, and seem to have the air of a conspiracy. They must return and report to the elders.
Seeing his fellow disciples leave, Luo Yuan didn't waste any more words. Instead, he straightened his back and slowly walked towards the high platform.
He knew that if he went up there, he might not return, and there was no possibility of him leaving the battle platform alive.
But Luo Yuan also had his pride. Faced with a challenge from someone of the same realm, he could not be a coward who avoided battle; he could not disgrace the Ancient Desolate Holy Land.
As countless people watched Luo Yuan's retreating figure walk towards the platform, they couldn't help but fall silent.
They vaguely saw a hint of tragic grandeur in Luo Yuan's retreating figure.
The Ancient Desolate Holy Land's outpost.
Inside a room with an antique and rustic style.
Ye Xuan sat cross-legged, practicing his breathing exercises.
He was enveloped in golden light, as if he were shrouded in divine radiance, looking like a young immortal, unlike any ordinary person.
Within his body, Spiritual Qi surged like a vast tide, churning and roaring wildly.
If one could see through it, one could also see that his bones had become somewhat jade-like, extremely translucent and crystalline.
With the combined power of the Wilds Body Refining Technique and the Chaos Sacred Body, his physical body became extremely powerful.
Those bones were as hard as divine jade, flawless and without a trace of dirt.
"Alas, this Wilds Body Refining Technique is indeed powerful, but it consumes a great deal of energy. I've almost used up all the spirit stones I have, and I still haven't broken through to the seventh level."
Ye Xuan murmured, unable to resist opening his eyes.
Cultivating Wilds Body Refining Technique and the Chaos Sacred Body simultaneously consumes a tremendous amount of energy.
If he were an ordinary mortal, perhaps the consumption of energy would be less when practicing this Wilds Body Refining Technique.
However, combining the Chaos Sacred Body with the Wilds Body Refining Technique would consume an astonishing amount of energy.
Even with Ye Xuan's current status and position, he was somewhat unable to withstand it.
Cultivation is truly too difficult. This is for him; if it were an ordinary person, they probably wouldn't be able to afford it at all.
Suddenly, Ye Xuan's ears twitched slightly, and he immediately stood up and opened the door.
There stood a graceful woman outside the door.
The young woman was in her early twenties, with arched eyebrows like the bright moon and skin as white as jade. Standing there gracefully, she resembled a fairy, and was truly beautiful.
" Qiu Yue greets Senior Brother Ye." Qiu Yue smiled as she saw Ye Xuan speak, then bowed respectfully.
Ye Xuan's status as a holy son in the Ancient Desolate Holy Land is now basically secure. Even someone as proud as her, even a holy maiden, is willing to call him senior brother.
Ye Xuan smiled and nodded, " Junior Sister Qiu Yue, you're too kind. May I ask if you have something to discuss with me?"
Upon hearing Qiu Yue, Qiu Yue's willow-leaf eyebrows, as delicate as crescent moons, furrowed slightly, and she said with some displeasure:
"Indeed, something happened. Today in Xuanyuan City, someone claimed to be challenging Senior Brother Holy Son, and their words were extremely offensive."
She had naturally received news of the provocation from the top three on the Golden Core Ranking, so she came here immediately.
"Oh?" Ye Xuan's lips curled slightly upon hearing this. "Who dares to challenge this Holy Son, and what unpleasant words do they utter?"
Qiu Yue said, " Qin Zhan, ranked first on the Golden Core Ranking; Jian Qi, ranked second on the Golden Core Ranking; and Zhou Suyi, ranked third on the Golden Core Ranking."
As she spoke, Qiu Yue briefly introduced the three of them and recounted the message she had received.
She had heard all of this from others, but she wasn't there at the time, so she didn't know about Zhou Suyi's challenge to Luo Yuan.
As for those disciples from the Ancient Desolate Holy Land, they have not returned yet.
Upon hearing this, Ye Xuan's expression remained largely unchanged; he simply uttered two words: "Boring."
He didn't care about the first or second place on the Golden Core Ranking at all, and he had absolutely no interest in going there specifically to accept the challenge.
He's busy right now; he doesn't have time to waste.
Besides, just because someone wants to challenge him, does that mean he has to accept? Does he think he, Ye Xuan, is someone just anyone can challenge?
If he happens to run into them, he might be interested in casually swatting those flies, but as for going there specifically, he'd rather not.
Seeing Ye Xuan's expression, Qiu Yue couldn't help but feel speechless. She pouted her rosy lips and said unhappily:
"Aren't you angry? Those people are so arrogant. How could you tolerate them provoking and humiliating you like that?"
She found it somewhat unbelievable that Ye Xuan wasn't angry at all. She, in particular, was angry for Ye Xuan.
Ye Xuan laughed dismissively, "They're just a few flies. We can swat them dead if we encounter them. As for going there in person, they don't have that kind of influence."
With that, Ye Xuan changed the subject. "Since Junior Sister Qiu Yue is here, would you like to come in and have a couple of drinks?"
Upon hearing this, Qiu Yue's delicate face flushed instantly.
Although Ye Xuan is a holy son, he is still a grown man.
She, Qiu Yue, was also an unmarried woman.
Is it really appropriate for a man and a woman to be invited into a room alone like this?
Although she was somewhat tempted, she was also a little embarrassed and annoyed.
Want a couple of drinks? Senior Brother Saint is really wicked.
Qiu Yue couldn't help but glance at Ye Xuan, then stomped her foot in annoyance and turned to leave.
Ye Xuan was dumbfounded by her adorable expression.
If the other disciples of the Ancient Desolate Holy Land saw this, they would probably be astonished.
Is this still our own saintess?
"Did I say anything wrong? I was just politely inviting her in for a couple of drinks, that's not too much to ask, is it?"
Ye Xuan was also speechless. He was just being polite and hadn't meant anything by it.
After all, they've already come; it wouldn't be right to refuse them entry, would it?
Shaking his head helplessly, Ye Xuan could only return to his room.
But he had barely sat down when another disciple rushed in.
With a thought, Ye Xuan noticed that the door creaked open without any wind.
He looked at the disciple, about to speak, but the disciple spoke first, "Senior Brother Holy Son, something terrible has happened! Senior Brother Luo Yuan is in danger!"
" Luo Yuan? In danger?" Upon hearing this, Ye Xuan immediately stood up. "What happened? Tell me slowly."
He was somewhat puzzled. Wasn't someone outside provoking him? Could it be that Luo Yuan couldn't stand by and watch and accepted the challenge on his behalf?
Without hesitation, the disciple quickly recounted what had happened.
He came here with the elders' permission.
Upon their return, they immediately informed the elders, who then instructed them to relay the information directly to Ye Xuan Ye Xuan let him handle the matter.
After all, this kind of thing is only for the younger generation.
Even though Zhou Suyi and the other two are Tianjiao from the outside world, they are still considered to be among the younger generation, and these elders cannot interfere.
Ye Xuan didn't waste any words. As he walked out, he listened to the disciple's story.
The more he listened, the more his expression darkened.
"Court death!"
Finally, Ye Xuan uttered two words, it was unclear whether he was saying that Zhou Suyi and the other two were courting death, or that Mo Xiu and the Lin Clan were courting death.