Eternal Tale

”Make way for me! What, are you trying to block the path of Mu Qingyao?”

Mu Qingyao’s demeanor shifted dramatically as she suddenly shouted, looking at Feng Jinyu, ”You fool, get over here quickly! Are you on their side?”

”Coming!”

With a loud boom, Feng Jinyu leaped up and landed steadily beside Mu Qingyao, his presence immediately rising to match the twenty or so cultivators opposing them.

”So what if we block your path?” Xiao Yi sneered, ”Mu Qingyao, we’re all cultivators from the Dao Academy. Do you think you’re a cut above us?”

With those words, the twenty or so cultivators, who had been losing their momentum, suddenly felt invigorated. Well said!

”You wretched woman, who do you think you are?”

”Mu Qingyao, have you no shame?”

”What makes you think you can act so high and mighty in front of me? If you dare step out of Dongxuan Dao Academy and say that to my face, just try it!”

”You, you!!”Xiao Yi’s eyes widened, fury erupting like a volcano. This woman was utterly shameless. ”All you do is talk big. Today, I won’t let you pass!”

”Fine, let’s settle this on the fighting platform. If I don’t beat you senseless, I won’t be called Mu!”

Mu Qingyao’s domineering voice echoed all around, drawing even more disciples down the mountain to watch the spectacle. ”You wretched woman, do you dare?”

”Do you dare?” Feng Jinyu shouted suddenly from the side, having held back these words for three whole days. The battle spirit in his eyes surged, and he finally exhaled the pent-up breath in his chest, feeling utterly refreshed.

Xiao Yi’s chest heaved. She wasn’t afraid of a duel, but she feared being humiliated on the platform. That would make her path in the immortal world much harder after leaving the academy.

”Xiao Yi, step back for now. Thank you, fellow Daoists, for your assistance. Leave this matter to me.”

At this moment, Chi Ye had received the news and, hearing that Mu Qingyao was causing trouble, arrived gracefully with a slight smile. ”Fellow Daoist Mu, it’s been a while.”

The pressure on Xiao Yi and the others suddenly lifted, and they responded with cupped hands. These two were truly on equal footing, while their own status was a notch lower, making them less confident in speaking.

Feng Jinyu clenched his hands tightly behind his back. It was always Chi Ye. She was cold to them but all smiles to Mu Qingyao. She really knew how to play favorites.

”Hehe, Fellow Daoist Chi.” Mu Qingyao’s demeanor became dignified again, even bowing slightly, her voice turning gentle. ”It has been some time.”

The surrounding disciples watching the commotion were all astonished. This woman could really change her face. However, many of them couldn’t help but glance at the silent woman among them.

Behind the crowd stood a man with a gentle demeanor, accompanied by another man who looked at him with respect.

This companion was his study partner, but the fact that even a study partner could enter the Dao Academy spoke volumes about the man’s extraordinary status.

He also loved the history of immortals and found listening to Baiyu True Lord’s teachings a unique enjoyment of the immortal path, calming the mind and enlightening the spirit.

”If that young lady gets involved, lend a hand.”

”Yes, young master, but Jiang Liu thinks it would be better if you personally...”

”There’s no need. I don’t know that young lady, and personally intervening would be excessive.”

”Understood.” Jiang Liu nodded, his gaze returning to the scene. It was truly a grand drama among women.

Up front.

Chi Ye landed on the ground, standing in front of the twenty or so cultivators, leaving them with an ethereal and otherworldly silhouette. She smiled, ”These fellow Daoists are my friends. I hope Fellow Daoist Mu won’t make things difficult for them or insult them.”

”So, does that mean Feng Jinyu isn’t my friend?”

Mu Qingyao’s aura was unyielding as she raised her right hand, pulling Feng Jinyu over, almost lifting him off the ground.

Feng Jinyu was horrified. So many people were watching, my dear lady!

He coughed lightly, quickly steadying himself. He couldn’t afford to lose his momentum now.

”He was the one blocking my path first. Fellow Daoist Mu, you’re being unreasonable. If we don’t set a small example this time, will anyone in the academy be able to block my path at will?”

”He didn’t block your path, Chi Ye. Is it possible that you’re just too arrogant?”

Mu Qingyao called her by name, and the atmosphere became subtly tense. ”Moreover, your attendant Xiao Yi openly blocked our way. Many fellow Daoists here witnessed it!”

Cough...

Suddenly, a series of violent coughs erupted around them. Why was this fellow Daoist dragging them into this? They were just here to watch, not to stir up trouble.

Mu Qingyao was secretly furious. If this were the mortal world, the crowd would have been riled up by now. How could these Dao Academy cultivators not say a word? Or were they too rational to dare?

Chi Ye took in their expressions and was about to speak.

Suddenly, a calm voice came from behind, ”That’s right, we saw it. It was that Fellow Daoist Xiao who tried to block Fellow Daoist Mu’s path.”

Everyone turned to look, and the two men met their gaze evenly. The words had come from them.

Xiao Yi’s gaze sharpened as she looked in that direction, her pupils contracting slightly. That calm and composed aura was not simple...

”Hmph, Chi Ye, did you hear that?”

”So, Fellow Daoist Mu, what do you intend to do with such a big commotion? If this is true, I apologize on behalf of Xiao Yi.”

Chi Ye’s face still carried a smile, not angry at all, as if coaxing a child. ”Let’s end this matter here and not delay the cultivation of many fellow Daoists.”

Her words were like a spring breeze, making the surrounding disciples feel at ease. These two were truly each remarkable in their own way, but Fellow Daoist Chi was clearly more reasonable.

Chi Ye’s gaze lightly swept over the two who had spoken earlier, remembering their faces.

Mu Qingyao frowned, wanting to continue the confrontation, but suddenly a pair of slender hands held her back.

Nangong Heling finally spoke, ”Fellow Daoist Chi, aren’t you twisting the facts a bit?”

Her voice was like a murmur from the depths of the earth, or the first ray of sunlight in the morning gently touching the ear, bringing peace to the heart.

Everyone’s attention was unconsciously drawn to her, even feeling a sudden urge to rush forward and get acquainted.

”First, Feng Jinyu did not block your path, yet you called upon twenty or so Dao Academy disciples to pressure him, blocking him for three whole days. He doesn’t deserve this.”

”Second, it was that Fellow Daoist Xiao who first spoke rudely and then blocked our way. Why does it sound from your words as if we were at fault? Your casual remark is somewhat insulting to my two friends.”

Nangong Heling’s expression was exceptionally calm, her words neither hurried nor slow. ”If an apology is to be made, I think it should be sincere, don’t you agree?”

Mu Qingyao and Feng Jinyu were both taken aback. Heling had clarified the situation with just a few words, expressing the anger they had been suppressing!

This woman spoke as if she were above them, not even considering them.

Chi Ye immediately looked at Nangong Heling. She had already noticed this woman.

In fact, when she arrived, she saw her at first glance, an existence impossible to ignore in the crowd.

But she had never heard of this person, not a disciple of a major power, never seen her in front of the Great Elders, nor in any secret realms or competitions.

”I don’t know how to address you, but I was speaking with Fellow Daoist Mu...”

Chi Ye paused, her aura gradually turning cold, ”Isn’t it a bit rude to interrupt? If you want to speak, could you wait until we finish our conversation?”