Published: February 24, 2025
Hearing this, Ru Yan Wu Ji and Zhuge Yu were momentarily stunned. They turned to look in the direction of the voice and found a disposable disciple from the Huangfu Sacred Sect, who was at the ninth layer of the fetal soul realm, requesting a battle. A hint of mockery appeared in their eyes.
The eight elders of the Eternal Immortal Sect and the Divine Soul Celestial Palace, along with disciples from the two ancient sects, shook their heads and laughed at Tan Yun, who stepped out from the group.
"Tan Yun, don’t!" Zhong Wu Shi Yao shook her head, her beautiful eyes filled with panic. "Tan Yun, Huangfu Tingfeng is ranked fortieth on the Crouching Dragon Rankings. He doesn't stand a chance; you can't…"
Murong Shishi coldly interrupted, "Shut up, this is not your place to speak!"
"Master..." Zhong Wu Shi Yao wanted to say more, but Gongsun Ruoxi pulled her back, indicating that she shouldn't provoke their master further.
At the same time, Gongsun Ruoxi looked at Tan Yun, her heart tightening. She acknowledged that Tan Yun could easily defeat Cao Bin, who was ranked 180th on the Crouching Dragon Rankings, but she did not believe that Tan Yun was a match for Huangfu Tingfeng!
"Tan, Tan… Senior Brother…" Daniu stuttered, trembling. "You shouldn’t be showing off at this time!"
"Yes… Tan Senior Brother…" The herb garden disciples were anxious.
"Everyone, don’t worry." After saying this, Tan Yun gave Zhong Wu Shi Yao a reassuring smile.
At that moment, Shen Subing turned to look at Tan Yun, her demeanor as cold as ice. "This is none of your business, shut up!"
As she spoke, Tan Yun caught a fleeting glimpse of worry in her eyes.
In Tan Yun's view, Shen Subing was counting on him to bring glory to the Danmai in the inner sect's nine meridians grand competition. She only said this because she believed he was not Huangfu Tingfeng's opponent and would die!
"Tan Yun." Tang Xinying frowned slightly. "I heard from Subing that you do have some strength, but it's still difficult for you to enter the top 150 on the Crouching Dragon Rankings. Now is not the time for you to show off; come back with me to the sect."
"Return to the sect? What a joke! If I go back, how will I ever enter the eternal land?" Tan Yun felt displeased and speechless.
If it weren't for his determination to enter the eternal land to seek the other eleven primordial chaos divine swords, and if Shen Subing weren't his disciple, he wouldn't bother to act!
Amid the echoes of disapproval from the crowd, Dantai Xuanzhong looked at Tan Yun, his eyes holding seven parts displeasure and three parts approval.
The displeasure was that, in his view, Tan Yun's ignorant actions further humiliated him!
The approval was naturally for Tan Yun's bravery!
"Tan Yun, your intent to bring glory to the sect is commendable, but as for the duel, let's skip it." Dantai Xuanzhong sighed.
"What are these people? Forget it, I won’t hold it against them; I still want to find a way to ensure the four arts take place tomorrow."
"Today, I will help the Huangfu Sacred Sect restore its reputation, and after the mission is accomplished, the sovereign will surely reward me. At that time, I will ask for some fire seeds!"
With his mind made up, Tan Yun suddenly knelt on the ground and passionately declared, "Sovereign, in my heart, the Huangfu Sacred Sect is still the most powerful ancient sect when our ancestor master was alive!"
"Our sect's glory cannot be trampled by others!"
"I am willing to shed blood for the sect; I request the sovereign to grant my wish!"
After Tan Yun spoke, he noticed that Dantai Xuanzhong and the other eight chiefs were moved. He also caught a glimpse of Dantai Xuanzhong's hesitant expression, so he placed his right hand behind him, beckoning Daniu with a finger, and then gave him a thumbs-up!
Daniu understood, kneeling heavily on the ground, and said, "Please, sovereign, fulfill Tan Senior Brother's loyal heart!"
Suddenly, all the herb garden disciples knelt together, "Please, sovereign, grant our Tan Senior Brother's pure heart for the sect!"