Chapter 10, Awe-inspiring

At the entrance, Mu Mu immediately confirmed that someone had come to attack, as the glass windows of the reception room in front of the door were completely shattered, and there was a pool of fresh blood on the ground, yet no injured person was seen, and Liu Yue was not here either. Mu Mu felt extremely anxious; Liu Yue was the one who treated him the best in the organization, and he could not bear the thought of anything happening to her

The scholar in white, holding a feather fan, gently waved the fan in his hand and said gracefully: "Master Li, the situation is quite unfavorable for your side. Blades and guns are merciless; if this continues, it is inevitable that harm will come to your esteemed self. How can we bear such a thing? We come this time with no ill intentions; we only wish to borrow a copy of your sect's formation manual for a brief reading. After we finish, we will certainly return it. I kindly ask Master Li for your understanding in this matter." The voice of the scholar in white was not loud, yet it was clearly heard by everyone in the vast training ground spanning over a thousand meters.

A white little bird swiftly darted past Mu Mu, gently flapping its wings before gliding through the air with its wings spread wide. Although it no longer flapped its wings, the bird surprisingly flew faster, aided by the wind. Watching the bird disappear into the distance, Mu Mu suddenly had a flash of inspiration and quickly compressed the wind-repelling barrier in front of him to half its original size, limiting its range to the front of his body. With the wind-repelling barrier no longer protecting his back, a gust of wind immediately swept in, causing his figure to slide several zhang forward.

The entire Xianyin Sect has over 70,000 disciples, but only a little over 10,000 remain within the sect, aside from the various elders and some highly skilled disciples. The rest are either ordinary disciples who have just joined the sect and are still undergoing basic training, or those with higher potential who have hopes of further breakthroughs. Disciples who have reached a certain level of cultivation but are limited by their innate talent and cannot further enhance their strength will be assigned to the branch institutions of the Xianyin Sect located across the country to engage in other work.

Without further assistance from experts, Li Xuan and the others would soon face defeat. Despite the dire situation, Li Xuan remained calm and composed, her expression unchanged, though she felt a growing anxiety within, hoping that Ru Yue would arrive in time

Right here, a delicate voice came from the inner courtyard: "Who dares to cause trouble in our sect? I will spank you all." Upon hearing the voice, it was clear that it was Ruyue, Mu Mu's esteemed master. Since she was in seclusion, relaying any news to her required navigating through the complex defenses she had set up in her room, and one had to wait for her to awaken from her meditation. Thus, delays were inevitable.

Although the number of these individuals is small, they firmly hold the upper hand. Li Xuan and three other elders are in a state of chaos, besieged by over a dozen experts at the Nascent Soul stage. While they are not on the verge of defeat, the situation is perilous. Surrounding the grand training ground are thousands of disciples from the Xianyin Sect, but these disciples are merely at the initial stages of their cultivation. They are unable to put up any resistance against the Nascent Soul experts, being suppressed by the remaining few individuals outside the training ground, rendering them incapable of providing assistance. Under such circumstances, without the arrival of powerful reinforcements, Li Xuan and the other three elders will eventually face defeat. However, upon surveying the scene, there is no sign of the other four elders or any experts from the sect.

The entire venue fell silent

Suddenly becoming the center of attention, Mu Mu was momentarily at a loss, staring blankly and unsure of how to react. He probably still did not understand what had happened, as the attacks from the bearded man and the scholar in white were incredibly swift. He had not even seen their figures, only instinctively sensing danger and subconsciously setting up a formation. When he came to his senses, he found everyone staring at him in astonishment, while a burly man lay on the ground a few meters away, clutching his broken arm and groaning in pain. The expression of the scholar in white was even more exaggerated, with his eyes bulging, jaw dropped, and neck stretched out as if he were witnessing an alien, displaying a look of utter surprise

In comparison, the scholar in white robes is much luckier; the feather fan merely lost a few feathers, as the fan is designed to inflict harm through finesse rather than force. Therefore, the recoil is considerably lighter.

The speed of the two individuals was too fast; Mu Mu did not have any time to react. Suddenly, a dark shadow appeared right in front of him, and Mu Mu instinctively raised his hand to protect himself. In a reflexive action, he formed a Mingyue Shixing formation. The giant's fist and the feather fan struck simultaneously against Mu Mu's Mingyue Shixing formation. The giant was horrified to discover that the force of his punch vanished as if it had fallen into the sea, disappearing without a trace. At the same time, an invisible immense force surged from beneath his fist, pressing down on him like a wall.

The situation for the other two elders was even less optimistic, as each of them had to simultaneously face the assault of five experts at the Nascent Soul stage. Their cultivation was not as profound as Li Xuan's, nor did they possess a powerful magical artifact like Liuguang's. Under the onslaught of the crowd, they quickly found themselves in a precarious position, surrounded and in danger.

Startled and alarmed, the burly man instinctively withdrew his hand, attempting to retreat. However, as he retracted his hand, the rebound force from the Mingyue Shixing Array surged back rapidly, crashing violently into the man. The Mingyue Shixing Array is a peculiar formation; the greater the impact it receives, the stronger the rebound force it generates. On that day, a hapless wolf had charged at full force into the array, and astonishingly, it shattered the rebound formation. Naturally, the impact of that wolf could not be compared to the force of the man's fist. Consequently, the rebound force from this encounter was astonishingly powerful. The burly man's arm was instantly shattered, and he was sent flying several dozen meters, spewing a mouthful of fresh blood.

However, that bearded giant lunged directly at Mu Mu, his fist, as large as a wine jar, whistling through the air towards Mu Mu. The giant's fist and the feather fan of the scholar in white approached Mu Mu simultaneously.

Effective, Mu Mu was overjoyed and continued to adjust the range of the Wind Rejection Array. Due to the difference in air pressure, the area in front of him, influenced by the Wind Rejection Array, had relatively low air pressure, causing air to surge in from behind, propelling Mu Mu forward. It was much faster than walking; as long as Mu Mu maintained his balance, the strong wind would push him forward. However, Mu Mu was still not quite satisfied. With a thought, he removed one corner of the Wind Rejection Array. The array, now unbalanced, immediately went into chaos, and the strong wind swirled wildly, causing Mu Mu to roll through the air.

However, just yesterday, news came from a branch hospital in Guangdong that it had once again been attacked by a group of mysterious individuals, resulting in heavy casualties among the disciples, who requested reinforcements. Li Xuan immediately sensed that something was amiss; unlike the remote areas of Yunnan, Guangdong was originally the birthplace of the Xianyin Sect and was not far from Tianlai Peak, falling within the sect's sphere of influence. There were three branch hospitals, each with no fewer than 1,000 disciples, yet such strength had been attacked to the point of requiring reinforcements from within the sect. This indicated the formidable power of the group of mysterious individuals. To be cautious, Li Xuan promptly dispatched two elders, along with twenty remaining Yuanying-level experts and 2,000 disciples, to provide assistance. However, it was unexpected that this was merely a ruse to draw the tiger away from its mountain; the true target was actually the headquarters at Tianlai Peak. At this moment, all the experts from the sect had been sent out, leaving only some eighth and ninth generation disciples, who were all junior disciples with cultivation levels below the Opening Light stage. They were utterly incapable of assisting against the attacking experts, leaving only Li Xuan and the remaining three elders to hold the fort.

Hastily rising into the air, he floated towards the place where the fire had ignited. The location of the fire was not far from the reception room. As soon as Mu Mu had just ascended into the air, he immediately heard the sound of weapons clashing carried by the wind.

After a considerable amount of time, everyone finally reacted. The scholar in white, with a serious expression, respectfully clasped his hands towards Mu Mu and said, "I apologize for the offense earlier; I hope you can forgive me. May I ask for your esteemed name?" Just moments ago, he had been ready to fight and kill, but now his demeanor had completely changed. The scholar in white had quite a thick skin. He believed that Mu Mu before him must be a hidden master; otherwise, it would have been impossible to so easily block his Feather Slash and even injure the burly man with a beard, who was of comparable strength. Such cultivation was beyond what he and his companions could handle. If this person truly came to assist the Xianyin Sect, then his own objectives for this trip would surely be unattainable, and whether he could retreat unscathed was still in question. Thus, the scholar in white decided to put on a friendly face and speak softly in hopes of uncovering Mu Mu's background before making further plans.

Li Xuan was simultaneously fending off the storm-like assaults of five masters while anxiously waiting. She had already instructed her disciples to notify Ruyue, as Ruyue's cultivation level might enable her to repel these attackers. However, what troubled her were the two individuals who had not yet made a move; both were among the top eleven masters in the world at the Out-of-Body stage, their strength comparable to Li Xuan's. If they were to join forces, she and several elders might not be able to hold out until Ruyue arrived.

Mu Mu had no experience in handling such situations. Upon hearing the respectful greeting from the scholar in white, and being addressed as 'senior,' Mu Mu immediately felt nervous, unsure of where to place his hands, and stammered, not knowing how to respond.

The white-clad scholar standing with his hands behind his back and the bearded man both changed their expressions. As soon as Mu Mu appeared outside the wall, they had already noticed him and secretly became vigilant. In their minds, anyone who could fly in the air without the aid of a flying sword was a master at the Nascent Soul stage or above. Moreover, the way Mu Mu floated effortlessly, as if walking on solid ground, clearly indicated that he was a top-tier expert. Although Mu Mu was drifting slowly, they perceived him as calm and unhurried, never considering that he was merely utilizing the floating array to soar in the sky. Furthermore, the way Mu Mu floated effortlessly, as if walking on solid ground, clearly indicated that he was a top-tier expert. Although Mu Mu was drifting slowly, they perceived him as calm and unhurried, never considering that he was merely utilizing the floating array to soar in the sky.

Although there are only over 10,000 people in the Xianyin Sect, it is the true embodiment of the sect's strength. With seven elders and thirty-three experts at the Nascent Soul stage, along with more than 2,000 exceptionally talented disciples, such power is unmatched and no one dares to provoke them. However, nothing in the world is absolute. At this moment, in the grand training ground of the Xianyin Sect, a group of individuals dressed in different attire is engaged in a fierce battle with the sect leader Li Xuan and three elders. There are not many of them, only about forty, comprising men, women, and children, all of whom are exceptionally skilled, and they are all experts at the Nascent Soul stage. In the arena, two individuals stand with their hands behind their backs. One is a burly man dressed in green warrior attire, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, while the other is a slender figure in gray scholar's robes, holding a feather fan, with a pale face and no beard, exuding an air of ethereal elegance. Although these two have not made a move, their mere presence conveys an aura of unparalleled mastery.

Li Xuan controlled the magical artifact, Liuguang, barely fending off the attacks from the five Nascent Soul stage experts surrounding her. Liuguang was a talisman symbolizing her identity as the sect leader, and it was also an incredibly powerful magical artifact. After being reforged by Li Xuan, it had become an extension of herself, allowing her to wield it with remarkable precision. The speed of Liuguang was astonishing, indestructible, and it could emit musical notes of various pitches, producing celestial sounds of tremendous power. However, the attackers were clearly aware of Liuguang's might and never engaged it directly. Whenever Liuguang targeted someone, that person would swiftly retreat, leaving the remaining four to entangle Li Xuan, attacking without pause and denying her any opportunity to unleash her celestial sounds. Left with no choice, Li Xuan could only keep Liuguang close to her. Although she would not be defeated immediately, she had no chance to counterattack.

Mu Mu flew into the air and immediately saw the fighting in the large training ground. After observing for a while, he could not discern the situation; his cultivation level was still too low, and he could not see the details of the battle at all. He could only see a dozen or so figures darting about, their appearances indistinguishable.

Under the protection of the Dark Moon Devouring Stars Formation, Mu Mu merely swayed slightly. This outcome left everyone present utterly astonished; even Gu Bang, the foremost figure in the current Dao, could not handle the assault of two experts in the Out-of-Body stage with such composure. Not only did he block the feathered strike of the white-clad scholar, but he also injured the bearded giant, while Mu Mu himself merely flickered in place. Such strength is truly terrifying! In an instant, everyone ceased their actions, gazing at the floating Mu Mu in bewilderment.

Li Xuan did not respond, swiftly dodging two incoming sword lights, and inwardly cursed, "Despicable." Three days ago, the sect received a message via flying sword, stating that a branch in Yunnan was under attack by a group of mysterious individuals, requesting assistance. Upon receiving the news, Li Xuan and the elders were furious. For three hundred years, the Xianyin Sect had maintained its position as the number one sect in the world, and no one had ever dared to attack it. Although this incident involved only a small branch in a remote area of Yunnan, it was akin to provoking a tiger by pulling its fur. This matter severely tarnished the sect's reputation. In a fit of rage, Li Xuan immediately dispatched two elders, fourteen disciples at the Nascent Soul stage, and one thousand elite members of the sect to provide assistance, determined to eliminate those who attacked the sect with overwhelming force, thereby establishing authority and warning the world.

At this moment, Mu Mu was also hastening towards the peak, but the air was not like the ground; he had to constantly adjust his center of gravity to maintain balance, making it impossible to run. As he saw the fire at the summit growing larger, Mu Mu felt a growing sense of urgency. He had already guessed that there might be an attack, otherwise, there would be no fire and no one to offer help. After all, it was his own sect, and he did not want the Xianyin Sect to be destroyed by the enemy. However, he could not increase his speed, and could only watch the peak anxiously.

Upon hearing this voice, the scholar in white changed his expression dramatically. The burly man with a beard had already been injured, and it was certain that he alone could not withstand a master like Ruyue, not to mention the presence of an unidentified 'senior expert.' The situation was dire. The scholar in white made a swift decision and shouted, "Retreat!" He then led the way towards the exit. The others quickly assisted the heavily injured bearded man, and in a flash, they retreated cleanly.

They did not believe that Mu Mu could be a disciple of the Xianyin Sect, as it is well known that the Xianyin Sect never accepts male disciples. Therefore, they only hoped that this expert before them was merely passing by and would not interfere in their matters within the Xianyin Sect. However, upon seeing Mu Mu effortlessly extinguish the raging fire, their expressions immediately became serious, and the intentions of the other party became clear. At this moment, the only option was to strike first. Thus, the two of them simultaneously leaped into the air, the feather fan in the hands of the scholar in white flashing out like lightning, slicing towards Mu Mu. This move was his signature technique, the Flying Feather Slash, and this feather fan was also the renowned treasure of the scholar in white. The fan's surface was made from the feathers of the White Arrow Bird, and after being refined through magical means, each feather was incredibly sharp, capable of cutting through iron like mud and severing hair with a breath, comparable to ordinary divine weapons. When launched in a spiraling manner, its lethality was even more astonishing. Seeing the situation, he intended to defeat Mu Mu in one fell swoop to prevent any prolonged complications.

Mu Mu hurriedly restored the Wind Rejection Formation to its original state, and after a flurry of activity, he finally stabilized his posture. This moment of panic caused Mu Mu to plummet over 100 meters, leaving him terrified. Once he stabilized his form, Mu Mu no longer dared to act recklessly and obediently controlled the Wind Rejection Formation to glide towards the peak.

The Xianyin Sect occupies an area of several hundred thousand square meters, covering the entire summit of Tianlai Peak. It is divided into an inner courtyard and an outer courtyard. The outer courtyard houses facilities such as the performance hall and the large training ground, serving as a venue for daily activities. The inner courtyard is where the disciples reside. At this moment, the place on fire is a row of houses next to the large training ground on the eastern side of the outer courtyard. The fire is rapidly spreading with the help of the wind, yet strangely, no one is attempting to extinguish it. Is there really no one in the sect?

The scholar in white, upon seeing Mu Mu's expression, felt a great deal of confusion in his heart, yet he did not dare to show it on his face. He had personally witnessed Mu Mu's strength, and no matter how unusual Mu Mu's behavior might be, he did not dare to attack again. For now, he only sought to uncover Mu Mu's identity, planning to make further arrangements later.

Flying to the location of the fire, Mu Mu formed a large wind-repelling formation with both hands and forcefully pressed it against the burning house. The wind-repelling formation could calm the flow of air, and when the formation was operated to its utmost, it could even completely extract the air within its range, creating a vacuum. Although Mu Mu could not operate the formation to its fullest extent, it was still possible to halt the flow of air. Therefore, using this formation to extinguish the fire was the best option. As soon as the formation was applied, the air around the burning house immediately ceased to flow, and with the reduction of wind force, the raging fire was promptly suppressed. As long as the flames consumed the oxygen within the formation's range, the fire would naturally extinguish. It was thanks to Mu Mu's brilliant mind that such a convenient method of firefighting was conceived.

Mistakenly believing that Mu Mu was a master, the two exchanged a glance and instinctively became vigilant. If such a master were here to assist the Xianyin Sect, their actions today would likely end in failure. A single out-of-body stage Li Xuan was already difficult to deal with, and considering the yet-to-appear top master Ru Yue, the situation was already quite challenging. Therefore, the two of them refrained from making a move, aiming to conserve their strength for the impending arrival of Ru Yue. If this suddenly appeared 'master' were added to the mix, the situation would become very unfavorable for their side.

Feeling uncomfortable under the gaze of the crowd, Mu Mu awkwardly scratched his head and, a bit shyly, said in a low voice: "Why are you all looking at me like this?"

After glancing a few times, Mu Mu no longer paid attention to it, as it was not something he could intervene in. He adjusted the wind-repelling formation, allowing the strong winds to carry him towards the place of the fire. He could indeed be of some assistance in extinguishing the flames