Even without using the Sword Saint's Sword Intent.
Ye Qiubai could easily defeat Mu Liyi.
After all, they are at the same level.
Ye Qiubai has never been defeated.
Each time it was a cross-border operation, and they were almost always victorious.
How could Mu Liyi, who was at the same level as Ye Qiubai, possibly be a match for him?
As for using the Sword Saint's Sword Intent...
It was all for the sake of showing off to the people behind Mu Liyi.
Not showing any of their abilities.
How could the other party possibly value him?
Although it's impossible to get the other party to agree to become dao companion with Mu Ziqing in one fell swoop.
But at least they won't underestimate it anymore.
Once you've reached this step, you can consider it an initial success.
And that tiny wisp of icy intent condensed into a towering, icy wave.
It was clearly the person in the room behind Mu Liyi who made the move.
The head of the Mu Clan, Mu Libei!
No wonder he stands at the pinnacle of the Boundless Realm...
However, even such a small wisp of icy intent was enough to stop his Sword Saint Sword Intent.
Ye Qiubai thought to himself.
Mu Liyi's face was somewhat ashen.
He never thought of that.
Among those of the same realm, he is a direct descendant of one of the Three Great Ancient Clans and possesses the power of bloodline.
They will be defeated!
And they lost so decisively!
When faced with this sword Sword Saint's Sword Intent.
He didn't even have the will to resist!
He had already resigned himself to certain death!
However, looking at Ye Qiubai's calm and composed expression, and his still steady aura...
That told me that the opponent still hadn't used their full strength.
Mu Liyi couldn't help but wonder, who exactly is this person?
How could someone possess such formidable Sword Dao skills?
He had already become Sword Saint at the Early Emperor Realm.
At this moment, Ye Qiubai did not look at Mu Libei again, but instead bowed to the open door behind Mu Libei.
"Junior Ye Qiubai greets Patriarch Mu Clan."
immediately.
A gentle force lifted Ye Qiubai's body, helping him straighten up.
A middle-aged man stepped out, a faint smile on his face, looking very approachable.
However, those who know about Mu Libei know this.
Beneath that smile lies an iceberg...
" His Sword Dao talent is quite impressive. It can be said that he is the most talented young Sword Dao I have ever seen in the Boundless Realm."
Ye Qiubai remained composed and smiled, "Senior, you flatter me. There are always people more capable than you, and there's always something beyond your understanding. I dare not accept such praise."
"Very good."
Mu Libei looked at Mu Liyi, whose eyes were filled with dejection, and said, "Did you hear that? There are always people more capable than you, and there's always something beyond your understanding. This world is too big. Don't be so arrogant just because of your bloodline power."
"Yes... Father."
"Go back and cultivate."
Upon hearing this, Mu Liyi slightly cupped his hands, glanced at Ye Qiubai with a complicated expression, and turned to leave.
After Mu Liyi left.
Mu Libei walked slowly to the stone table next to the artificial hill, sat down, and leisurely brewed a pot of tea.
Pointing to the seat in front of him, he said, " Ye Qiubai, right? Don't be shy, please sit down."
Then, looking at Mu Cisheng, who seemed at a loss, he said, "You should go and cultivate too."
Although Mu Cisheng appeared shy and not good at communicating with others.
However, Mu Libei could still understand the coded message that he wanted to talk to Ye Qiubai alone.
He bowed and then turned to leave.
Have some tea.
After saying that, Mu Libei picked up his teacup and started drinking.
Ye Qiubai took a sip and then put down his teacup.
Mu Libei asked with a smile, "How's the tea?"
"The tea leaves are made from tea trees grown on the summit of Kunlun Snow Mountain, and the water is from a sacred spring within the Kunlun Snow Mountain."
Ye Qiubai scratched his head sheepishly and said honestly, "I don't know anything about tea, so to me, this tea is just ordinary water."
Upon hearing this, a hint of appreciation flashed in Mu Libei's eyes, and he nodded, saying, "That's right, tea, no matter how flavorful, can't escape the word 'water'."
If it were any other younger person, they would definitely echo Mu Libei's words at this point, praising how delicious and magical the tea was.
Mu Libei smiled and said, "Actually, I don't know much about tea either."
Ye Qiubai's eyes showed some surprise, then he shook his head and chuckled, saying, "Senior has a profound understanding of life."
"Is it thorough?"
Mu Libei laughed and said, "What a fine phrase! This is the first time someone has praised me like that."
immediately.
Mu Libei stopped beating around the bush and went straight to the point.
"I heard you have feelings for my daughter Mu Ziqing?"
Ye Qiubai's expression instantly turned serious. He placed his hands on his knees and nodded, saying, "Yes, Ziqing and I have known each other for quite a while."
"I know. On the contrary, as Ziqing's father, I also want to thank you and your master."
Mu Libei smiled and said, " Ziqing's physical problems were solved by your master."
"But..."
but?
Ye Qiubai looked at Mu Libei's still faintly smiling face, waiting for him to continue.
Mu Libei continued, "You should have heard Cisheng tell you about some things concerning our Three Great Ancient Clans, right?"
"For example, because of the power of their bloodline, the direct descendants of ancient clans will not intermarry with outsiders, no matter how powerful the other party's background is."
Ye Qiubai nodded.
Mu Libei continued, "I know your master is very strong; after all, he was able to solve a physical problem that even the entire Mu Clan couldn't resolve with all their might."
"However, we are quite arrogant and believe that the prosperity of the Lineage must rely on ourselves, not on outsiders. Don't you agree?"
Ye Qiubai nodded.
He understood.
The other party meant that they would not hand Mu Ziqing over to Ye Qiubai just because he had a powerful master.
"Of course, your talent is also very strong. At such a young age, your foundation is so solid that even I am somewhat surprised."
"Moreover, having already reached the level of Sword Saint, given time, it's not impossible for you to become the number one Sword Dao in the Low-Latitude Realm."
The first person!
Not just one of the pinnacles of Sword Dao!
This assessment came from Mu Libei's mouth.
This is certainly not a word of encouragement.
Instead, it's the truth!
Having reached their level and lived for so many years, they have long been tired of flattery and saying things against their conscience.
They only speak the truth and are straightforward.
Mu Libei said regretfully, "However, you ultimately lack the power of bloodline. Entrusting Ziqing to you will only weaken the purity of your bloodline."
Upon hearing this...
Ye Qiubai countered, "May I ask Mu Clan, is the power of bloodline truly that important?"
"Nature is important."
Mu Libei nodded without the slightest hesitation.
"Do you know why, in the Boundless Realm, not a single person has broken through to the Dao Integration Realm and reached a higher realm?"
" The Boundless Dynasty is very strong, but it still doesn't have any experts above the Dao Integration Realm."
Ye Qiubai exclaimed in surprise, "Because of the power of bloodline?"
Mu Libei nodded and said, "That's right, above the Dao Integration Realm is called the Blood Transformation Realm."
"As the name suggests, to break through to the Dao Integration Realm or higher, one must replace their mortal bloodline with a higher and stronger one!"
"However, this condition does not exist in the Low-Latitude Realm."
Therefore, only the Three Great Ancient Clans possessing the power of bloodline have a chance to break through.
"This is also why our Three Great Ancient Clans strictly forbid having any outsider as a dao companion. Do you understand?"