Immortality from Taming Elephant

Chapter 718 - 317: Remote Past_2

By chance, a fierce wind blew through, causing the white clothes of everyone in the square to flutter, resembling countless dreamlike clouds drifting, stirring the heart."Today, a major matter of Tianya Holy Land will be decided."

Finally, an elder stood up amidst expectant gazes and spoke slowly.

This seemed like a signal.

Mu Yu Sheng had a serene smile from beginning to end, paired with his extremely handsome face, giving an unparalleled sense of congeniality.

The elder glanced at him, his eyes carrying a hint of inquiry.

Today’s matter was repeatedly requested by Mu Yu Sheng.

He didn’t know the reason; after all, in his view, Mu Yu Sheng seemed a bit impatient.

As long as he enters sainthood, he rightfully becomes the Holy Master.

And the reason he agreed was because Mu Yu Sheng promised to enter sainthood within three years.

This was why he cast a probing gaze towards Mu Yu Sheng.

Mu Yu Sheng’s expression remained unchanged, only his eyes carried assurance.

He was confident he could enter sainthood within three years.

The elder felt a weight lifted from his heart.

After announcing many matters, the elder finally spoke the most crucial content.

"Saint Heir Mu Yu Sheng, born with the appearance of a Saint, with dragon features and phoenix demeanor, possessing heavenly qualities; broad and wise, embodying the virtues of a Holy Master.

This indeed faithfully continues the legacy, succeeding as the rightful ruler! Now inheriting the great lineage, truly fulfilling the people’s expectation. The masses look up to virtue, like sunflowers turning towards the sun.

What do you all think?"

As the last sentence fell, the vast square once again plunged into a deathly silence.

Everyone seemed as if they hadn’t heard the elder’s words, showing no reaction whatsoever.

In this heavy atmosphere, even the previously impudent, clamorous wind stopped.

Above the sky, the giant sun slowly climbed to its peak, its warm rays pouring down, enveloping the entire square.

At a certain moment, faint footsteps suddenly sounded from the green stone steps outside the square, lightly carrying the sound upwards, slightly altering the cohesive atmosphere in the square.

...

Half an hour earlier.

Xu Guang quietly watched the person blocking his way.

This was a young disciple, a fourth-level Qi Refiner, presumably already a True Inheritor within the Holy Land.

"Who goes there? Today our Holy Land has important matters; the mountain is sealed, please leave."

Xu Guang silently looked at the person, and greeted with a hand gesture.

"Beijing Six Institutes Demon Hunter, personal heir of the True King of Heaven Martial, Xu Guang requests to see Saintess Yu Luo Lian, entrusted by someone to ask Saint Heir Mu Yu Sheng a few questions."

Upon hearing Xu Guang’s words, the young disciple’s face immediately showed hesitation.

Demon Hunter...

And a personal heir of the True King?

Perhaps their entire Tianya Holy Land cannot afford to provoke such a terrifying existence.

All the foundations of the Holy Land are merely a few aging Saints.

Facing a True King at the height of their power, they cannot afford to offend.

"Please wait a moment."

Xu Guang did not trouble the other party, only nodding slightly.

Moments later.

The disciple returned.

"May I ask Mr. Xu, do you come here representing the Beijing Six Institutes or Han Wangshan?"

Xu Guang’s gaze passed through the gate, seeming to see the vast square hidden behind the array, seeing Mu Yu Sheng standing among the crowd.

He spoke softly.

"Xu Mou comes here only representing himself, seeking an answer from Saint Heir Mu Yu Sheng."

After a pause, he looked at the transmitting disciple.

"This answer is very important, and is greatly related to the matters your Holy Land is discussing today, you may inform someone who can decide."

Even though Tianya Holy Land has sealed the news well.

But the Holy Land is so large, there are many eligible to attend.

Saint Heir Mu Yu Sheng desires to inherit the name of Tianya Holy Master, Xu Guang is aware.

Where there are people, there is Jianghu, where some support Mu Yu Sheng, others oppose him.

He does not want to be enemies with the entire Tianya Holy Land.

Fifteen minutes later.

Led by a middle-aged person, Xu Guang entered Tianya Holy Land.

...

All eyes in the plaza instantly converged on the newcomer.

Under the distant sky, where sunlight cascades, at the terminus of brightness, a tall figure stood there, advancing slowly amidst countless gazes.

"Xu Guang, the demon hunter from the Northern Polar Six Courts, greets the esteemed predecessors and fellow Daoists of Tianya Holy Land."

The simple and bland words drifted slowly.

Everyone exchanged puzzled glances, as if trying to discern the newcomer’s intentions in each other’s eyes.

On such a day, why would an outsider, especially someone from the Northern Polar Six Courts, come here?

Suspicion and uncertainty filled their hearts.

Xu Guang paid no mind to the whispers and little movements around him, fixing his gaze on Mu Yusheng, his eyes as calm as a still well, devoid of any murderous intent, as if looking at a stranger.

For some reason, Mu Yusheng felt a sudden jolt in his heart the moment he met Xu Guang’s gaze.

He vaguely sensed that Xu Guang’s coming bore ill intentions.

Since the destruction of Wansui Mountain by Xu Guang, he had known Xu Guang must have discovered something.

The date Xu Guang had agreed with him had long passed, and his delayed arrival over the past days almost confirmed to him that Xu Guang had uncovered some of his secrets.

Yet he never imagined that Xu Guang would dare to come so boldly, under the gaze of the public, to Tianya Holy Land.

In the arena, countless eyes fell on Xu Guang, then followed his gaze to Mu Yusheng, appearing eager to unravel the relationship between the two.

"What brings the demon hunter here?"

An elder spoke up.

This was the Grand Elder of Tianya Holy Land, with deep and wise eyes.

A formidable elder who had lived countless years, his power unfathomable.

Though he appeared aged and declining, if he truly unleashed his power, he might possess the strength of a Saint, albeit for a brief duration.

"Previously, I made an agreement with Saint Heir Mu Yusheng: I would help clear the eight hundred miles of demon lands, and he would assist me in contacting Saintess Yu Luolian. Now the demon lands are dispersed, with only the Fox King of Wansui barely surviving. I will choose another day to kill it. The day has come for the Saint Heir to fulfill his promise."

All eyes landed on Mu Yusheng, frowning.

Yu Luolian is believed missing, no, defected, in the eyes of many, for defecting from the Holy Land for an outer disciple.

Could it be that the Saint Heir knows the whereabouts of Yu Luolian?

The warm and gentle smile on Mu Yusheng’s face faded slightly.

"Mr. Xu, you misunderstood. Before my junior left, she only entrusted me with some tokens. Using the Dao Yun on Tianya Platform, I can contact her, but I am not the one to decide on a meeting between you and her."

Xu Guang narrowed his eyes, "So, did the Saint Heir contact Yu Luolian for me?"

Mu Yusheng nodded with a merry smile, "I, Mu Mou, am upright, I will certainly fulfill promises made to others, and indeed helped you contact my junior. However, there was no reply from her side, perhaps she is in seclusion. If Mr. Xu has time, you might stay a bit longer in Wan Chuan State, waiting for her reply."

His tone was calm, yet in the depths of his eyes directed at Xu Guang, a trace of mockery lingered.

Xu Guang noticed it.

It was intentionally shown by Mu Yusheng for Xu Guang to see.

Only disappointment came as Xu Guang showed no trace of anger.

"Actually, I also have a token from Saintess Yu Luolian. I wonder if any of the venerable Tianya Holy Land elders present could use Tianya Platform to help contact the Saintess for me? I have urgent matters to discuss. Whoever assists Xu Mou shall receive my thanks with the heart of a dual-nirvana demon."

In an instant, Mu Yusheng’s pupils contracted.

As if witnessing something unbelievable.

"Impossible, how could you possibly possess my junior’s token?"

Xu Guang slowly raised his hand, weaving Source Qi and blood into a massive transparent coffin suspended in the air.

"This is the Saintess’s token, does it look familiar to you, Saint Heir?"

Mu Yusheng’s smile vanished entirely from his face.

"Impudence! Today is a grand occasion for our Tianya Holy Land, not a place for you from the Northern Polar Six Courts to interfere. When seeking assistance, one should say please, not adopt such a condescending attitude!"

A disciple under Mu Yusheng’s command, noticing his pause, stood up and angrily rebuked Xu Guang.

Xu Guang suddenly burst into laughter.

"Is this the Saint Heir’s opinion?"

"Xu Guang, this is no place for your antics!"

Xu Guang angrily turned around, roaring, "I ask you, is this the Saint Heir’s opinion? Or a certain elder’s opinion? Or the view of the entire Tianya Holy Land?"

"What do you mean?"

Mu Yusheng finally spoke.

It seemed Xu Guang was waiting for him to speak.

He slowly placed his hand on the hilt of the bronze Long Sword at his waist and unsheathed it slowly.

"I have heard that the Tianya Holy Land boasts ancient legacy and peerless celestial magic, with Saint Heir Mu Yusheng bearing the demeanor of a Saint; the beings of Wan Chuan call him a prodigy."

"Today marks the selection of the Holy Master of the Holy Land. I, Xu Mou, in defense of the righteousness of the demon hunter and the order of Hongze, am honored to face the Saint Heir and am eager to challenge him with a single sword."

"Please, Saint Heir, tread over my humble life and ascend to the position of Holy Master!"