"That guy, is he finally here? And bringing two women along?"
"Probably spent the whole day playing with them, leaving us here to roast in the sun? That bastard!"
The heavenly warriors from other countries who had temporarily returned to their residences for cultivation heard the news of Mu Jinyu's arrival through the servants, grumbling as they rushed to Jade Emperor Hall, unwilling to miss a battle that could start at any moment.
...
Mu Jinyu, accompanied by Wen Rou and another woman, walked slowly to the front of Jade Emperor Hall. He saw many people nearby but not his opponent for this battle, Yan Chengyun.
Mu Jinyu had long known Yan Chengyun's appearance from the portrait given by Yan Ran.
"Hasn't he arrived yet? Seems I came too early after all..."
Mu Jinyu frowned slightly, then relaxed and said indifferently.
Though he felt he had arrived early, Mu Jinyu didn't mind waiting a little longer for Yan Chengyun.
Yan Hua and other royal descendants, upon hearing Mu Jinyu's words, were deeply angry but dared not speak out.
However, the heavenly warriors from other countries had no such concerns.
Especially since they were already displeased due to Zhao Daoji's condescending remarks to Yan Chengyun, plus Yan Chengyun's tacit disdain towards them, making them feel unhappy.
Seeing that Mu Jinyu truly had only the strength of the Peak Third Layer of the Fanxu Realm, they were even more indignant!
Why should it be like this!
Mu Jinyu's strength is clearly just at the Third Layer of the Fanxu Realm, no different than their cultivation realm. The sect heir-level figures present had cultivation reaching the Fourth Layer, weren't they stronger than Mu Jinyu?
Why did Yan Chengyun treat Mu Jinyu like a formidable foe but scornfully ignored them, not worrying about them causing chaos while watching the battle?!
Immediately, someone couldn't help but sneer, "Hmph, ridiculous, arriving late but shamelessly saying he came early?"
"You should know, we were here waiting with the Yan Kingdom Scholars since early morning, while you were idling about, leaving us stranded here. Really fancy yourself as someone important!"
As this person spoke out, the other heavenly warriors disgruntled with Mu Jinyu joined in, blaming him for making them wait in vain!
If Yan Chengyun were the one arriving late, they would never dare speak like this, as Yan Chengyun was an old senior with the terrifying strength of the Peak Sixth Layer of the Fanxu Realm.
Behind him stands the Yan Kingdom.
But Mu Jinyu was different, his cultivation was only the Third Layer of the Fanxu Realm, and the Heavenly Sword Faction behind him was not particularly dominant, despite the rumors of him single-handedly destroying the Blood Sword Sect and the Liuyun Sect, which were on par with the Heavenly Sword Faction—who knows if that's true?
Therefore, they dared to complain to Mu Jinyu!
"Hmph, outrageous!"
Mu Jinyu's eyes sharpened as he heard their complaints and reproach, and he shouted in a deep voice.
His voice was thunderous, rumbling loudly, immediately suppressing their noisy clamor.
The guards nearby, with only Divinity Transformation Realm strength, visibly changed color and became downcast on the spot.
"When I arrive, is it for you to judge?!"
Seeing the noise cease and eyes filled with uncertain surprise looking at him, Mu Jinyu folded his hands behind his back, scoffing coldly.
Seeing no one dared to speak again, Mu Jinyu swept his gaze around, not spotting Yan Chengyun's figure, then turned to Yan Hua, the New Yan King, and said indifferently, "Since Yan Chengyun couldn't wait and left, I'll be on my way too. Next time, if Yan Chengyun wants to challenge me, make sure he sets a time, so he doesn't end up blaming me!"
After speaking, Mu Jinyu was about to leave with Jian Ruyan and Wen Rou, along with the pale-faced Yan Ran.
"Hmph, only daring to talk tough, knowing the Yan Kingdom Scholar isn't here, immediately wanting to sneak away. The Yan Kingdom Scholar will be back soon, and you say you'll fight another day, posing like that for what?"
"Exactly, wasting our time!"
The heavenly warriors from other countries, with weaker strength, only at the Second Layer of the Fanxu Realm or so, were intimidated by Mu Jinyu's thunderous shout, yet remained displeased, though speaking much quieter now.
Mu Jinyu couldn't be bothered with these useless people.
But one person's ensuing words made his steps halt, killing intent flashing in his eyes.
"Sigh, really hope the Yan Kingdom Scholar returns soon, so this brat stops pretending and escapes again... By the way, those two Divinity Transformation Realm chicks by his side are quite pretty. Once he dies at the Yan Kingdom Scholar's hands, I'll ask the Yan King to let me have some fun with them..."
The speaker was a sect heir level heavenly warrior.
A sect heir is someone designated by their sect to soon take over leadership and become the new sect leader.
His name was Hong Shitian, immensely strong, at the Fourth Layer of the Fanxu Realm, ranked among the top figures among heavenly warriors from other countries.
So he utterly disregarded Mu Jinyu, and without any concern that Mu Jinyu was present, directly expressed his covetous intentions towards the women around him!
"Hmm?!"
Mu Jinyu halted his steps and suddenly turned around, glaring at Hong Shitian, speaking coldly, "What's your name?"
Hong Shitian saw Mu Jinyu had been ridiculed by others without daring to stop, yet when he spoke, Mu Jinyu dared to threaten him, and he chuckled coldly, saying, "Why? Want to remember my name for revenge later?"
"I'm not afraid to tell you, my name is Hong Shitian, the sect heir of Luoyun Sect. If you survive under the Yan Kingdom Scholar's hand, feel free to come for revenge. But I suggest you take care of yourself first, otherwise when you're dead, those two pretty little wives of yours, I'd be glad to take good care of them for you... hahaha..."
Hong Shitian, upon seeing Mu Jinyu appear, utterly dismissed him; a little guy at the Third Layer of the Fanxu Realm couldn't possibly be his match.
If not for the Yan Kingdom Scholar wanting to kill Mu Jinyu personally for revenge against a murdered disciple, he wouldn't mind killing him here and now!
He felt if Mu Jinyu were smart, he should leave quickly instead of staying to talk tough.
Doing so was meaningless.
If he hesitated too long, once the Yan Kingdom Scholar returns, Mu Jinyu wouldn't even have a chance to escape.
And he didn't worry Mu Jinyu dared to attack him; even if Mu Jinyu wasn't his match, if he dared attack, Hong Shitian would have reason to counter, thus more reason to seek those two pretty wives of Mu Jinyu!
"Ignorant fool!"
Mu Jinyu, hearing Hong Shitian's filthy words, let his killing intent show without restraint.
Then, without any hesitation, he struck, calling upon the power of the heavens and earth to form Mixed Yuan Qi, manifesting Mixed Yuan Qi Great Capture Hand!
He fiercely attacked Hong Shitian!
"Hmph, courting death!"
Hong Shitian, seeing Mu Jinyu dare to attack, his eyes filled with even more mockery.
As he unleashed his Divine Killing Power, he mocked, "Did you really think killing some small sect's whoever lets you look down on me?"
"You should know, true heavenly warriors who come to the Yan Kingdom wouldn't set foot in worthless royal mansion like Yan Ran's. Even for banquets, it should be in the Imperial Palace!"
"The one who died by your hand, in the eyes of us true heavenly warriors, isn't even qualified to carry shoes!"