The former genius, Mu Yan returns!

"The Mu Family Competition begins now!"

The top leaders of the Mu family announced that the competition had officially begun. Every young member of the Mu family was eager to showcase their strength.

On the high platform, the senior members of the Mu family commented enthusiastically on the performances of the participants.

"Tingting is impressive. She defeated her opponent with a single move and still has strength to spare. She hasn't even reached her limit yet!"

"Mu Kun is excellent. He defeated a Foundation Establishment Stage 4 opponent with one move. It was effortless for him!"

"With talents like them, our Mu family has a promising future!"

The senior executives were talking and laughing, except for Mu Lei, Mu Yan's father, who wore a gloomy expression.

At this time, the great elder of the Mu family said, "For these geniuses, our Mu family must allocate more resources to cultivate them."

"What a pity! If all the previous resources hadn't been wasted on a useless person, Mu Kun and Tingting would have grown even faster!" The great elder's voice carried a hint of dissatisfaction, clearly referring to Mu Yan. The Mu family had indeed devoted many resources to cultivating Mu Yan.

As these words were spoken, many family leaders nodded in agreement, ignoring Mu Lei's increasingly ugly expression.

The second elder snorted coldly, "That boy Mu Yan truly wasted many of our resources. If we had known this would happen, we wouldn't have focused on training him!"

"Yes, we thought he could lead the Mu family to greatness, but who knew he was useless?"

Other senior leaders also ridiculed Mu Yan mercilessly. Mu Yan's brilliance had once overshadowed many, causing dissatisfaction among the tribe members.

"Fortunately, he left. Otherwise, if he stayed, he would be eating and drinking for free, wasting family resources."

"Hehe, that boy claimed he wanted to go out and regain his strength, but who knows if he's even alive now?"

The first elder, the second elder, and others laughed derisively. Mu Lei, standing beside them, could no longer contain his anger.

"Enough! Shut up, everyone!" A burst of Golden Core Stage cultivation erupted from him, silencing the scene.

Mu Lei's eyes were bloodshot as he glared at everyone angrily. "When my son was a genius, he made many contributions to the family. He deserved the resources spent on him!"

"My son will come back alive and continue to shine!"

Mu Lei never lost faith in his son. He firmly believed that when Mu Yan returned, everyone in the Mu family would look up to him.

The elder scolded him coldly, "Mu Lei, today is the family competition. Do you want to disgrace yourself on such an important occasion?"

"So what if he was once a genius? Now he's just a waste. The family doesn't support idle people!"

The second elder added, "Let's wait until your son comes back. Then, we can consider re-employing him!"

They didn't believe Mu Yan would return. For someone unable to practice, leaving the family usually meant death.

Other senior executives persuaded Mu Lei to calm down. Mu Lei warned them not to speak about Mu Yan casually anymore or risk turning against him.

While the quarrel continued on the stage, the competition reached its climax in the compound. The final two contestants were Mu Tingting and Mu Kun, attracting everyone's attention.

"Sister Ting, I will not show mercy!" Mu Kun said with a faint smile.

Mu Tingting defiantly puffed out her chest. "Brother Kun, I will try my best. Just accept it!"

As the words fell, they attacked each other. Their fight was spectacular, with powerful auras distorting the space above the arena. The Mu family's top management was very satisfied with their performance.

After dozens of rounds, Mu Tingting gradually fell into a disadvantage and was finally knocked off the stage by Mu Kun. The competition ended successfully.

"Brother Kun is mighty! Brother Kun is invincible!"

"I told you, Brother Kun is the number one genius in the Mu family. Who can rival him?"

"Tingting did well too. She got second place!"

Cheers erupted from the audience. The great elder smiled, appearing on stage beside Mu Kun.

"Mu Kun wins this family competition!" he announced loudly.

The cheers grew louder. Mu Kun raised his head proudly, basking in the adulation. The feeling of being the family champion was exhilarating.

"I wonder what Mu Yan would think if he saw his former little brother become the family's top genius?" Mu Kun mused. He hoped Mu Yan would return so he could relish the pleasure of surpassing him.

Mu Lei watched the lively scene from afar, feeling unwilling. "If... if Yan'er wasn't in trouble, he would be the one standing on the stage now, right?"

At that moment, a familiar voice came from the sky.

"Is everyone here? Am I too late?"

Everyone looked around in surprise. It sounded like Mu Yan's voice.

"Mu Yan?" Mu Kun was horrified, searching for the source.

"Is he really back?" Mu Tingting's face showed disbelief.

Mu Lei was stunned, then overjoyed. He wasn't hallucinating; he had really heard his son's voice.

Soon, two figures descended rapidly from the sky. They landed lightly, like fallen leaves. The young man standing in front was unmistakably Mu Yan.

Seeing his familiar, handsome face, everyone was shocked to confirm that Mu Yan had returned.

Mu Yan looked at the familiar family and felt emotional. He was back, ready to wash away all ridicule and shame.

"Great Elder, why are you so surprised? Can't you recognize me?" Mu Yan teased coldly.

The elder narrowed his eyes, a cold light flashing. "Why did you come back? You're not qualified to participate in the family competition! Besides, it's over. No need to embarrass yourself!"

Mu Yan's return had clearly unsettled the great elder, who didn't believe Mu Yan had the strength to reclaim his former glory.