Chapter 75: Xiao Luocheng

The man of the south wolf clan, Landan, rose from the ground, his face as pale as death, his chest garment burned with a great hole, revealing skin almost blackened by scorching flames. Under his protective mystical force, Yun Che's fire had not inflicted severe wounds upon him, yet the pain ignited within his body was enough to make him remember this day forever, imprinting a deep shadow in his heart. At this moment, his gaze toward Yun Che was filled with terror, his head drooping, dragging his sword, silently returning to his seat at the Seven Killing Sword Sect.

He knew that today, he had utterly become Yun Che's stepping stone. All his previous contempt and mockery toward Yun Che now seemed like a joke of hitting oneself on the ears.

"Landan... has actually... lost!!"

"How terrifying! What power does Landan possess? He was defeated by Yun Che!"

"A sixteen-year-old... reaching the first level of the mystical realm, his mystical force dense and remarkable, his movement skills bizarre and incomprehensible, wielding such advanced fire-based mystical arts! The fire techniques he just displayed seemed different from those of the Cloud Yang Sect and the Burning Heaven Gate, yet his realm was terrifyingly high... he was only sixteen!"

"Such talent, though perhaps not surpassing Xiao Luo City, is not far behind. Perhaps he could stand comparison with the Burning Heaven Gate's young master, Zhuo Luo! Among the young talents of New Moon City, his abilities would rank within the top five... no, the top three!"

All the disciples and elders of the Seven Killing Sword Sect fell into collective stupor, for they had long understood Landan's strength, yet this strength was vanquished by a single sixteen-year-old disciple of New Moon Mystic Realm. This spiritual shock was too immense for them to even begin to believe the reality before their eyes.

The previously defeated disciples of the Mystic Yuan Sect—Xuan Yu, Yan Ming, Feng Guang—stood staring, their throats dry and parched. During their defeat by Yun Che, they had harbored resentment and dissatisfaction, but now they finally realized they had lost far more than just unfairness! When Yun Che fought them, he had barely exerted his full strength, perhaps not even half of it! Otherwise, they would have been defeated even more swiftly and mercilessly. Their previous arrogance before Yun Che now seemed like ignorant puppies growling at a young lion.

"Such talent, rare even among the seven great sects with their profound foundations, yet our New Moon Mystic Realm has produced such a disciple! Perhaps this long-dormant New Moon Mystic Realm will rise because of him." Sir Kong Han expressed his admiration.

His two accompanying elders slowly nodded, deeply acknowledging his words.

A genius requires little, and needs little. Producing one is enough to bring glory to one's sect. Yet New Moon Mystic Realm, as the imperial palace-established mystical realm of New Moon City, had not produced a talent comparable to those of the seven great sects for countless years. This was the primary reason New Moon Mystic Realm could never stand tall before the seven great sects. And this "curse," perhaps will now be broken... no! It has already been broken! Thanks to Yun Che alone, New Moon Mystic Realm let out a mighty gust of wind in the face of the Seven Killing Sword Sect's attempt to regain their footing. Letting the sect disciples' eyes, once again, no longer held the arrogance and disdain they had upon first entering the main hall.

Yet the disciples of New Moon Mystic Realm were still in a daze. Facing the formidable Landan, only sixteen-year-old Yun Che remained victorious! This outcome struck them so profoundly they could hardly put it into words. Defeating a first-level mystical realm cultivator with a seventh-level one—this terrifying talent achieved such a feat! They had never before realized that a first-level mystical realm cultivator could attain such fearsome power! These battles, each one exceeding their expectations of victory, made them feel as though they were in a dream.

"I always thought my talent was at the genius level, but compared to Master Yun... ah, it's simply not comparable." Many disciples of New Moon Mystic Realm silently lamented within their seats. Those who had been invited to this banquet were undoubtedly the most elite disciples of New Moon Mystic Realm, naturally holding a certain pride. Yet witnessing Yun Che's five consecutive victories, their pride vanished without a trace, their hearts filled with admiration and reverence for this young cultivator who had just entered the mystical realm.

"Is this really... my brother-in-law?" This had been Summer Yuan Ba's incessant murmur for the hundredth time, his eyes wide and unblinking.

Like Yun Che, he also came from the small town of Feiyun City. In that place, such high-level resources were impossible. Under such conditions, Yun Che had achieved such a realm. If he had been born into a major sect, his accomplishments would surely have been even more spectacular. Blue Snow If had been silently thinking this in his heart.

He... is exactly the person I've been searching for all along!

Thinking this, Blue Snow If's eyes trembled violently, releasing a dazzling light that transformed as it gazed toward Yun Che. Yun Che's consumption was clearly evident after five consecutive battles. Though his expression remained calm on the surface, sweat beads formed on his forehead, his breathing noticeably rapid. A long bloodstain on his left arm was shocking to behold, the spilling blood staining his sleeve red.

Blue Snow If immediately rose, taking out all the various injury medicines he carried, and hurried to Yun Che's side, concerned: "Younger brother Yun, your arm is injured, how severe is the wound?"

Yun Che smiled and said: "No worries, just flesh wounds, didn't hit any bones, and I've already stopped the bleeding. Thank you, sister, for your concern."

"Don't be so stubborn, let me see." Blue Snow If extended his jade hand, carefully taking Yun Che's arm to examine the wound, then his face showed surprise—Yun Che's wound, though long and deep, was indeed as he said, not penetrating the bone. After all, Landan's sword strike on him had only caused such a minor injury!

Not to mention a first-level mystical realm cultivator, even another seventh-level mystical realm cultivator would not be so lightly wounded by Landan's sword! How could a first-level mystical realm cultivator possess such powerful protective mystical force?

Looking at Blue Snow If's surprised expression, Yun Che's face showed a slight smile: "Sister, you now believe, don't you? My body is iron-hard, how could it be so easily wounded."

Blue Snow If laughed lightly: "How could something so white and tender be like iron? A standard pale face is quite close."

"Hm... pale face?" Yun Che furrowed his brow slightly, then smiled warmly at Blue Snow If's fair complexion: "Only the man who's been spoiled by a woman can be called a pale face. I haven't been spoiled by any woman... Sister, would you spoil me?"

"Hah... your mouth is too bold." Blue Snow If laughed and lightly flicked his sleeve at him: "I'm your older sister, after all. If you dare flirt with your sister, be sure to spread the news that you're already married, let alone tricking a little sister."

Yun Che's face immediately turned red.

Seeing Blue Snow If actually taking the initiative to check on Yun Che, and then starting to joke and laugh together, their interaction had some flirtatious undertones... Mo Rong Ge's face turned ashen, his teeth nearly biting through his lip. He and Blue Snow If were the universally acknowledged golden and jade couple of New Moon Mystic Realm, only one step away from being officially recognized as a couple. Yet he knew well that step was difficult, at least Blue Snow If had never treated Yun Che the way he was now treating him.

"This despicable little brat!" Mo Rong Ge's eyes darkened further in the silent moment.

Yun Che seemed to sense his companion's jealousy and resentment, his head slightly turning toward Mo Rong Ge, his mouth curling up with an imperceptible smile.

Smack! Smack! Smack! Smack!

At that moment, a sharp sound of clapping echoed through the hall. Everyone looked toward the sound. The person clapping had slowly risen from his seat.

"Excellent! Truly magnificent! I came here merely to pay respects to Master Qin's mansion on behalf of my father, never expecting to witness such splendid battles of strength, and even more fortunate to see the rise of a new star in New Moon City."

The young man spoke as he walked toward Yun Che, his expression smiling warmly. He seemed young, around sixteen or seventeen, yet his face held no trace of immaturity, instead bearing an inexplicable nobility and pride. His voice was clear and calm, yet carried an oppressive suffocating pressure.

Looking at this young man slowly stepping forward, the entire hall fell silent.

Xiao Luo City!!

The undisputed number one among the young generation of New Moon City!

When Xiao Luo City entered the main hall, all eyes focused on him. Yet afterward, few paid much attention to him, even though Yun Che had arrogantly challenged all sixteen-year-old disciples of the Seven Killing Sword Sect, the Seven Killing Sword Sect remained silent for a long time, and no one anticipated him... because Xiao Luo City's level had long since transcended this small New Moon City. His terrifying talent was beyond comparison, even for the disciples of the Seven Killing Sword Sect. Iron Horizontal Army's seventeen-year-old reached the fourth level of the mystical realm, Landan's eighteen-year-old reached the seventh level—they were both top talents of New Moon City.

And Xiao Luo City... sixteen years old, reaching the tenth level of the mystical realm!

The young disciples of sects in New Moon City had never participated in battles with Xiao Luo City, because among the young generation of New Moon City, there was simply no one worthy to be his opponent, no one worthy to let him fight.

Though he was now the younger sectmaster of Xiao Sect stationed outside New Moon City, everyone clearly understood that after turning twenty, he would inevitably return to the main sect of Xiao, and with his terrifying talent, even within the main sect, he would hold a position not low. The main sect of Xiao... a colossal entity that New Moon City could never even look up to! A transcendent sect that even the Cang Feng Imperial Family had to bow to! That was where Xiao Luo City belonged, New Moon City could never contain such a peerless talent.

But now, Xiao Luo City had actually stepped forward himself, and even walked toward Yun Che.

Everyone's hearts began to race wildly, could it be... that he was going to...