Compared to the aforementioned bad news of those powerful cultivators gathering.
The only news that made Mu Jinyu feel relieved was that this secret realm is ultimately not some large-scale secret realm, therefore it can only withstand limited pressure from powerful cultivators.
Generally speaking, those at the Unity Realm Stage cannot enter the secret realm.
If those at the Unity Realm Stage forcibly charge into the secret realm, their terrifying power would destroy this secret realm.
Therefore, when the powerful cultivators at the Unity Realm Stage come over, they're essentially just waiting in a watchful state. After the competition for the Hedao Fruit is over, if the juniors on their side fail to pick any Hedao Fruit, they will naturally seek out those without any background who luckily managed to snatch a Hedao Fruit for a "talk".
Hence, Mu Jinyu's opponents in picking the Hedao Fruit initially aren't the powerful cultivators at the Unity Realm Stage but those who have stayed at the Peak of the Ninth Layer of the Divine Transformation Realm for decades, or even hundreds of years.
In addition to those who missed the Hidden Dragon Conference due to age, but whose actual strength is equally unfathomable and who are unrivaled Heaven's Pride.
"In this case, there shouldn't be much pressure, it just depends on how many Hedao Fruits there are inside."
Mu Jinyu murmured softly to herself.
"Such boastful words."
A beautiful girl sitting next to Mu Jinyu couldn't help but roll her eyes at Mu Jinyu upon hearing her mumbling, with a degree of disdain and contempt in her look.
She sat so close to Mu Jinyu that she naturally heard the words Mu Jinyu inquired about, and hearing Mu Jinyu's final statement, it was apparent that this fellow believed that upon hearing the powerful cultivators of the Unity Realm Stage cannot enter the secret realm, she would become invincible within the realm, with all Hedao Fruits hers for the taking.
This naturally made her unsatisfied.
Because Mu Jinyu simply wasn't one of those legendary monsters whom she knew truly unbeaten and invincible around the world.
Had Mu Jinyu been one of those experts stuck at Peak Ninth Layer of Fanxu Realm for decades, or even hundreds of years, she could barely understand such arrogant words.
But Mu Jinyu's strength was just at the Seventh Layer of Fanxu Realm...
Having just broken through to the Late Stage of Fanxu Realm, where did she get the courage to say such things?
Mu Jinyu only smiled upon hearing the girl's words and continued to eat with Wen Rou and Jian Ruyan, ignoring the provocation.
The girl felt as though she had punched into the air, leaving her feeling rather uncomfortable.
Then, seeing Mu Jinyu continue eating calmly and conversing happily with two girls whose appearances and figures were even stronger than hers only made her more jealous and angry.
The girl then thought for a moment, and a hint of malice flashed through her beautiful eyes.
She asked loudly, "Hey, Little Ghost, listening to your words about wanting to capture all Hedao Fruits, do you also have a key?"
The girl's voice was crisp and pleasant, like jade beads falling on a silver plate, making it stand out and draw attention from the rough and chaotic discussions in the inn.
Upon hearing her words, everyone turned to look at Mu Jinyu's table, their eyes blazing with undisguised greed and desire.
Currently, almost all keys to the secret realm have been taken by major forces, and even some late-arriving Hidden Sects and Super Clans could not obtain one.
Therefore, they've offered sky-high prices to purchase secret realm keys.
The price for one key nowadays almost equals the treasure vault of a Third-Rate Force.
At this moment, hearing there might be a key right beside them, among four people whose highest cultivation was only at the Seventh Layer of Fanxu Realm, and two weak girls at the Divine Transformation Realm; how could they not be tempted?
Even if they couldn't dream of venturing into the secret realm to obtain Hedao Fruits, selling the key to others was a fine prospect indeed.
Mu Jinyu stopped picking up food, raising her head to face the girl next to her, with cold eyes.
Originally, Mu Jinyu wasn't bothered by the girl's teasing, simply considering it the ignorant words of a naive girl, something to laugh off rather than pick a fight over.
But her recent words drew every eye in the inn upon them with ill intent rather than genuine concern.
"What a vicious heart!"
Mu Jinyu looked at the girl coldly and shook her head, "As far as appearances go, you're barely passable, but your heart is venomous, rivaling the most poisonous Snake."
"What did you say?!"
Seeing Mu Jinyu's icy gaze, the girl's heart couldn't help but feel a twinge of fear, causing her slender neck to shrink somewhat involuntarily, yet upon hearing Mu Jinyu's words, her face instantly changed in anger.
Her shamed and angered fury completely overshadowed her fear of Mu Jinyu, and she exclaimed angrily, "You clearly said there would be no threat after hearing the powerful cultivators of the Unity Realm Stage couldn't enter the secret realm! So asking if you have a key—is that wrong?"
"Hmph, still denying it. If you insist on seeking death, I don't mind granting your wish!"
Seeing the crowd in the inn itching to move, Mu Jinyu's face turned completely cold as he spoke softly.
Even though Mu Jinyu didn't fear those people in the inn, he did not wish to engage in a pointless battle instigated by someone else's provoking words.
If it truly came to blows, he would first punish the guilty to set an example!
"You want to fight? Then try it! Truly think your Seventh Layer of Fanxu Realm is anything special! Dare to be arrogant in front of me!"
Despite fearing the signs of Mu Jinyu's burgeoning killing intent, the girl shouted fiercely.
At the same time, she unleashed her aura, reaching the Eighth Level of Fanxu Realm!
In secret, Mu Jinyu also sensed several obscure auras of Ninth Layer Fanxu Realm experts begin to stir.
Evidently, they were likely the girl's close-guard Hidden Guards!
Seeing this, Mu Jinyu smirked coldly with disdain.
Though young, she had the cultivation of Eighth Level Fanxu Realm; backed by a powerful force with several Ninth Layer Fanxu Realm guards protecting her, no wonder she developed such a reckless and vengeful demeanor, eager to retaliate at the slightest dissatisfaction!
"Well then…"
Mu Jinyu quietly spoke as he drew the sword from Jian Ruyan's side.
"Clang!" Suddenly, an awe-inspiring cold light burst forth within the inn, resembling the overturning Nine Heavens Galaxy, or the shattering Milky Way.
All present felt their hearts jump, trembling as if facing an apocalyptic disaster!
This sword seemed to pierce through eternity, freezing time.
Though the several Ninth Layer Fanxu Realm Hidden Guards saw Mu Jinyu's attack and were poised to resist, they were unable to intercept.
The girl facing Mu Jinyu's sword, her beautiful eyes, previously glass-like, narrowed in sharp fear, stripped of all arrogance and disdain, filled instead with terror and despair!
"Slice!"
A soft sound like tearing fine silken fabric.
The sword light dissipated.
"As you wish…"
Mu Jinyu finished the sentence he could not complete while swinging his sword, as he returned it to Jian Ruyan's sheath.
"Miss!"
"Miss!!"
Only then did the Hidden Guards manage to break free from frozen time, rushing toward the girl in alarm.
Unfortunately, they arrived too late.
The girl's previously smooth and full forehead now bore a sudden crimson mark in the center, steadily expanding.
While her once-bright eyes had dulled, having lost all their luster.