Undercurrents surge

"This situation is becoming increasingly complex and unpredictable!"

Watching Zhao Yi's disheveled figure disappear, Su Muchen's brow furrowed slightly. He faintly sensed that beneath the calm surface of the East Region, a massive storm was brewing.

This Zhao Yi's sudden appearance in the East Region and his targeting of the Cloudwater Sect must be orchestrated by someone. Could the person behind him be seeking the same thing as I am?

A sense of vigilance arose in Su Muchen's heart at this thought. That item is of great importance and must not fall into the wrong hands! It seems I must accelerate my plans.

After reassuring the members of the Cloudwater Sect, Su Muchen returned to his residence.

"Damn it! Su Muchen, just you wait!"

On the other side, Zhao Yi, along with his remaining men, fled the Cloudwater Sect in a sorry state. He suppressed the anger in his heart and dismissed the sect leaders and elders who had followed him.

Once everyone had left, Zhao Yi could no longer restrain himself and unleashed a torrent of rage. It took a long while for him to gradually calm down.

"Someone, bring Lin Yuan to me!"

Having calmed down, Zhao Yi, after some contemplation, decided to start with Lin Yuan.

Soon, Lin Yuan was brought before Zhao Yi.

"You are Lin Yuan, the Young Pavilion Master of The Heavenly Mystery Pavilion?"

Zhao Yi sized up Lin Yuan. This young man seemed ordinary enough. He couldn't understand how he had caught the attention of The Heavenly Mystery Pavilion.

"Reporting to Senior, this humble one is indeed Lin Yuan," Lin Yuan replied, neither servile nor arrogant. He naturally knew that the young sect master of the ClearWind Sect from the Central Region was on his side.

"Do you desire revenge against Su Muchen?" Zhao Yi asked, cutting straight to the chase.

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuan was taken aback, followed by a hint of ecstasy in his eyes. He naturally understood the meaning behind Zhao Yi's words.

"Of course! I dream of tearing Su Muchen into a million pieces!"

However, Lin Yuan's expression soon dimmed.

"The protector by Su Muchen's side possesses unfathomable strength. I..." Lin Yuan hesitated. He knew that with his current abilities, defeating Su Muchen was nearly impossible.

Zhao Yi naturally knew what Lin Yuan was worried about. He smiled slightly and said, "If I assist you and hold back his protector, how confident are you of defeating Su Muchen?"

"At least 70%!" Lin Yuan said in a deep voice. In truth, if not for Shadow Elder, Lin Yuan would have been 100% confident in defeating Su Muchen. However, he knew Zhao Yi's intentions and deliberately held back some of his strength.

A flash of surprise crossed Zhao Yi's eyes. Although he didn't want to admit it, Su Muchen's strength was considered among the best of the younger generation even in the Central Region.

This Lin Yuan, a mere person from the lower regions, what trump card did he possess to be so confident?

Lin Yuan naturally saw Zhao Yi's doubts. Seemingly having made up his mind, he walked in front of Zhao Yi.

Zhao Yi looked at Lin Yuan in confusion, wondering what he was trying to do.

Suddenly, Zhao Yi felt an immense pressure bearing down on him. He subconsciously wanted to retreat, but found himself pinned in place by this force, unable to move!

"Senior, forgive me!"

Seeing Zhao Yi's expression, Lin Yuan knew that he had achieved the desired effect.

"You..." Zhao Yi gave Lin Yuan a deep look. This guy was hiding things well!

However, that was for the best. Let him deal with Su Muchen!

At that moment, both men were harboring their own thoughts and exploiting each other. Zhao Yi was using Lin Yuan to eliminate Su Muchen, avoiding direct conflict with the Holy Sect from the Central Region.

Lin Yuan, in turn, was using Zhao Yi to restrain Shadow Elder, creating an opportunity for himself to kill Su Muchen.

As for Shadow Elder?

Lin Yuan had naturally considered him. However, he believed that since Zhao Yi dared to propose this plan, he must have a way to deal with Shadow Elder.

The two men plotted late into the night. It wasn't until dawn that Lin Yuan left. As he departed, a smile adorned his face, clearly full of confidence in their plan.

Su Muchen was naturally unaware of Zhao Yi and Lin Yuan's scheme. However, he understood that since Zhao Yi had appeared in the East Region and targeted the Cloudwater Sect, Lin Yuan and Zhao Yi would inevitably join forces.

Thinking about it carefully, the only way to deal with him was to restrain Shadow Elder.

"However, do you think you can deal with me like this?"

Su Muchen sneered, opened the system store, and spent 1000 Villain Points to exchange for a "Soul Sealing Talisman."

Su Muchen knew that a Son of Destiny was not so easy to deal with and that he had to be fully prepared.

"However, a Son of Destiny is not so easily killed. This battle will likely expose some of my trump cards," Su Muchen fell into deep thought.

As the Young Master of the Holy Sect from the Central Region, although he had a prominent identity, he also had many enemies. Moreover, there was an unwritten agreement among the major forces in the Central Region that the older generation should not interfere in the struggles of the younger generation!

The purpose of this was twofold: to train the younger generation and to avoid large-scale conflicts between the major forces, which would affect the overall strength of the Central Region.

Because of this, Su Muchen knew that those enemies would never let this opportunity pass. Although they couldn't personally descend to the East Region, they would inevitably try to glean information about this battle through other means, using it to analyze his strength and trump cards.

"If all my trump cards are exposed, I may be at a disadvantage in the future..." Su Muchen's eyes turned cold as he weighed his options. True experts often kept their blades sheathed. Revealing trump cards too early would only put themselves in danger.

Su Muchen carefully plotted again, and only after feeling absolutely certain did he finally relax.

In the blink of an eye, three months had passed. Many cultivators arrived at the Spirit Battle Platform a day early, just to secure a good spot.

After all, this battle represented a clash between the East Region and the Central Region.

The Heavenly Mystery Pavilion, a reclusive sect with a transcendent status in the East Region, versus the Holy Sect from the Central Region – what kind of sparks would they create? Everyone eagerly awaited the outcome.

At this moment, above the Spirit Battle Platform, a high platform rose from the ground, dividing the Spirit Battle Platform into two. In the center of the high platform sat a youth with an extraordinary aura, with elders from the major sects of the East Region seated on both sides.

Some people who knew the inside story were not surprised by this, while those who didn't know secretly discussed among themselves, speculating on the identity of the youth.

Soon, the news spread that the youth sitting above was also from a sect in the Central Region!

Rumble!

A deafening roar came, and everyone looked in the direction of the sound, only to see a black chariot speeding in from the horizon.

The chariot emitted waves of frightening energy. Just as everyone was guessing who was in the chariot, it slowly descended above the Spirit Battle Platform.

A figure slowly stepped out of the chariot, none other than Lin Yuan, who had been defeated by Su Muchen on the Spirit Battle Platform three months ago!

"How is this possible!"

"The aura around him is so powerful!"

"How could his strength have increased so quickly in just three months?"

Countless people widened their eyes, looking at Lin Yuan in disbelief.

Lin Yuan ignored the crowd's discussions. He walked straight to the high platform and bowed slightly to the crowd.

"Lin Yuan, a disciple of The Heavenly Mystery Pavilion, greets the Seniors and all the Elders."

"Good! Lin Yuan, unleash your full power in this battle. This Senior will take responsibility for everything!"

The Pavilion Master of The Heavenly Mystery Pavilion looked at Lin Yuan with a smile, then glanced at Zhao Yi sitting in the center, feeling secretly pleased.

As long as Lin Yuan won, the reputation of The Heavenly Mystery Pavilion would surely spread throughout the entire East Region!

As for whether Lin Yuan could win?

What a joke! With this esteemed envoy overseeing everything, what waves could Su Muchen possibly make?

He had personally seen the person behind this esteemed envoy. He could be considered a top expert in the East Region, but in front of that senior, he couldn't even muster the slightest thought of resistance!

Therefore, Lin Yuan was bound to win this battle!

He was already calculating how to use this opportunity to expand the power of The Heavenly Mystery Pavilion after Lin Yuan's victory.