"Huh? Where are the Cloudwater Sect people?"
Just then, the crowd noticed that there didn't seem to be a single Cloudwater Sect disciple present.
"Could they be afraid?"
This thought occurred to everyone simultaneously.
"Hmph! Su Muchen, you better not be too scared to show up! I'm going to return all the humiliation you've given me!"
Lin Yuan stood quietly on the platform, fists clenched, his gaze fixed intently on the distance.
"Look, here they come!"
Just then, an exclamation rang out, and everyone looked in the direction of the sound. They saw a group of people approaching through the air.
Leading them was none other than Su Muchen, now dressed in a white robe, his long hair flowing. Beside him was a young woman in a light blue dress.
The two walked side-by-side, slowly stepping through the air, truly resembling a perfect couple.
"Su... Mucheng! Liu... Ruyan!"
Seeing the two so intimately close in front of him, Lin Yuan felt a wave of jealousy wash over him, his anger burning intensely.
Liu Ruyan glanced at Lin Yuan with a complex expression but said nothing. She knew that everything was already set in stone and couldn't be changed.
Seeing this scene, some who knew the inside story couldn't help but chuckle.
"What's going on?" Some who were clueless looked at those around them with confused expressions.
Those in the know smiled slightly, pointing to Liu Ruyan and saying, "Do you know who this woman is?"
The crowd shook their heads. Although they saw a hint of something, they couldn't be sure.
"Lin Yuan was once completely infatuated with Liu Ruyan!"
"But then Young Master Su descended upon the Cloudwater Sect from the Central Region, and the Cloudwater Sect Master naturally offered Liu Ruyan to Young Master Su."
Now, everyone looked at Lin Yuan with a hint of mockery in their eyes.
"Any man would probably find that unbearable, right? Now that you mention it, I feel a bit sorry for Lin Yuan!"
"Hahaha!"
The crowd roared with laughter.
Lin Yuan's face turned ashen, veins popping on his forehead, clearly on the verge of exploding.
Su Muchen and the others quickly arrived at the Spirit Battle Platform. Although the two sides had practically torn apart their facade, appearances still had to be kept. Liu Canghai was invited to sit on the high platform, while the others stood to the side.
Su Muchen stopped on the platform, not even glancing at Lin Yuan. Instead, he looked intently at Zhao Yi, who was seated on the high platform, as if lost in thought.
"Haha, Young Master Mucheng, no need to look at me like that. I'm not the one challenging you today."
"An ant. Not worth fearing!" Su Muchen said indifferently, his words full of confidence.
"Oh? It's always better to be careful. Don't end up capsizing in the gutter!" A meaningful smile flashed across Zhao Yi's face.
Su Muchen's expression remained calm, his eyes without a ripple. He had already anticipated that the other party might have a backup plan, and besides, he wasn't entirely unprepared himself. He turned his gaze, coldly fixed on Lin Yuan, his tone indifferent.
"Interesting. Breaking through to the ninth level of the Yuan Transformation Realm in three months, that's quite unexpected. But do you think you can defeat me with just that?"
"Hmph! Su Muchen! Aren't you just relying on your status as the Young Pavilion Master of the Holy Sect from the Central Region? Take away that status, and what are you!"
Lin Yuan stared intently at Su Muchen. If it weren't for the fact that it wasn't the right time, he would have already made a move.
However, as if thinking of something, a cold smile appeared on Lin Yuan's lips. He would let Su Muchen be complacent for a while; his time to cry would come soon!
"You seem very confident!"
Lin Yuan, facing him, not only didn't show the slightest fear but instead had an eager excitement, which made Su Muchen somewhat surprised.
"Hmph! Today, everyone will see that the genius of the Holy Sect from the Central Region is nothing more than this!"
As soon as Lin Yuan finished speaking, the aura around him suddenly changed, and a heart-palpitating power erupted from him.
"This... what is this power!"
"Could it be that Lin Yuan obtained some kind of opportunity?"
"So strong! This time, the outcome is hard to predict!"
Everyone felt Lin Yuan's aura, their faces filled with shock. Lin Yuan dared to challenge Su Muchen again, so it seemed that he had some real strength!
Even Liu Ruyan looked at this unfamiliar Lin Yuan with a complex expression.
"Su Muchen, I will make you regret what happened back then!"
Lin Yuan stared intently at Su Muchen. He had been preparing for this day for a long time and could finally avenge himself!
"I really don't know where your confidence comes from!"
Su Muchen smiled slightly. The next moment, he struck out directly at Lin Yuan with a palm.
Lin Yuan's expression changed. He didn't expect Su Muchen to attack so suddenly. However, his reaction wasn't slow either. He immediately circulated his technique and met the attack with a palm of his own.
"Master, help me!"
Lin Yuan shouted in a low voice. Instantly, another power suddenly appeared on him. At this moment, Lin Yuan burst forth with a powerful force, all to catch Su Muchen off guard!
"Move!" Zhao Yi had been watching the situation on the field and, seeing this scene, moved his lips slightly.
Instantly, a transparent barrier enveloped the Spirit Battle Platform, wrapping Su Muchen and Lin Yuan inside!
The moment Zhao Yi acted, Su Muchen sensed the abnormality around him.
Su Muchen took a deep look at Zhao Yi and instantly guessed his intentions!
Zhao Yi felt uncomfortable under Su Muchen's gaze and immediately snorted coldly, turning his head away.
"Hehe, is this your trump card?" Su Muchen turned his head and squinted at Lin Yuan.
"Hmph! Today is your death date!"
Lin Yuan snorted coldly, but he was also well aware that although he had the power of his master added to him, this state couldn't last too long. On one hand, his current body wasn't strong enough to withstand this power for too long. On the other hand, it also put a huge strain on his master.
But for dealing with Su Muchen now, it was more than enough!
Many people who came to watch the battle also felt the changes in Lin Yuan, and they couldn't help but be shocked. Many felt a threat from Lin Yuan!
"How did this guy become so strong?"
"This kid has been hiding it well!"
"It's hard to say. That Young Pavilion Master of the Holy Sect from the Central Region isn't weak either. I think Lin Yuan is in danger!"
A group of people discussed under the platform, wondering whether Lin Yuan would create a miracle or Su Muchen would suppress him powerfully!
Everyone's hearts were full of anticipation.
Su Muchen felt the emotions of the people around him, and his heart stirred.
"A trash protagonist challenging a major villain, showing a little bit of strength to slightly shock everyone, and then taking down the major villain with the help of an old grandpa! What a perfect plot!"
A playful smile appeared on Su Muchen's lips: "It's a pity that you met me. This ending is destined to be rewritten!"
Soon, the two palms met, and a loud bang came from between their palms.
Boom!
A dazzling light erupted from between their palms, followed by a roaring sound. Countless dirt flew from under the Spirit Battle Platform, and even the Spirit Battle Platform shook several times.
Lin Yuan's aura skyrocketed at this moment, and his cultivation directly reached the peak of the Yuan Transformation Realm!
He stood proudly in the void, and the constantly surging spiritual power caused the air around him to be slightly distorted.
"Impossible!"
Countless people widened their eyes, watching this scene in shock. No one expected Lin Yuan to block that attack!
Even Liu Canghai of the Cloudwater Sect frowned. Could it be that he misjudged him back then?
The people from the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion looked smug at this moment. The stronger Lin Yuan was, the better it would be for them. If he defeated Su Muchen in one fell swoop, the name of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion would probably resound throughout the five regions!
"Again!"
At that moment, Lin Yuan was in high spirits, roaring and attacking Su Muchen.
" Hehe, as if I'm afraid of you!"
Su Muchen smiled coldly.
As his voice fell, dark clouds suddenly gathered in the void. Lightning bolts as thick as bowls, carrying endless heavenly might, tore through the sky, as if doomsday had arrived.
"Heavenly Lightning Technique!"
Zhao Yi's eyes flashed with a trace of solemnity upon seeing this scene.
This was the supreme technique of the Holy Sect of the Central Region, and only true disciples could comprehend it.
"What a terrifying aura!"
"The power of a heavenly tribulation is nothing more than this!"
Feeling the terrifying energy contained in each lightning bolt in the void, the onlookers couldn't help but turn pale.