Chapter 21: Are You So Eager To Die?

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Mu Qinglan slowly let out a breath. Her body felt comfortable, and she could clearly hear the cracking sounds that came from stretching her body.

Strong Yuan Energy flowed through her body, and every inch and muscle seemed to be filled with infinite power.

It had been a long time since she had felt like this.

It had been nearly four months since the events in the Zhongyuan Secret Realm, which sounded like it had been only a short time. But, for Mu Qinglan, her entire world had been turned upside down since then.

She had lost her beloved family members, her supreme talents had been destroyed, and the Yuan Energy in her body had been shattered. From being the world’s pride, she had been reduced to the state she was in right now. She had also gone through heaps of scorn and ridicule because of that.

Mu Qinglan raised her head. Her eyes were clear and bright, reflecting the brilliant light that poured in from her window.

Her gaze sharpened with determination.

This time, she would definitely start over and take back everything that originally belonged to her!

And this duel with Mu Ye was just the first of many battles she would face!

***

On the other hand, Mu Ye was not idle either.

He stayed inside his residence and had been trying his best to recover from his injuries.

He had already suffered some severe injuries from his lucky escape from the Brown Stripe White Tigers in the mountain range. Then, that youth in white robes who appeared later had caused serious damage to Mu Ye’s internal organs just by using the pressure that emanated from him!

Feeling the extent of injuries on his body, Mu Ye’s eyes darkened more. 

If the youth in white robes had made a move back then, Mu Ye probably wouldn’t have been able to save his own neck!

Mu Ye was a talented youth, and he was highly sought after in the Mu family. He never imagined that someone could crush him so easily if they wanted to!

After suffering such humiliation, Mu Ye was scared and ashamed. So, he naturally threw all the blame on Mu Qinglan.

Mu Ye was more than capable of dealing with trash like that!

Thinking of this, he held out his hand, which held a white Yuan Core with two shallow stripes on it. It was the Yuan Core of the Brown Striped White Tiger!

The Mu family would let the participants keep the Yuan Core that they had obtained in the family trial for themselves. Extremely powerful energy could be found inside the Yuan Core of a primordial beast. If one was lucky enough to get their hands on one and absorb the energy within it, their cultivation would improve tremendously!

It took Mu Ye an entire day to regulate the chaotic energy in his body. He planned to use the Yuan Core to significantly improve his cultivation in the remaining time he had left!

He was already a beginner-level Novice, and once he completely absorbed this Yuan Core, he would probably be able to advance directly to the intermediate level!

Mu Ye didn’t hesitate any longer and swallowed the Yuan Core immediately! Soon after, the Yuan Energy in his body began to flow rapidly!

Almost instantly, Mu Ye’s face turned red! It even looked slightly purple, and even the veins on his forehead popped out. It was a somewhat horrifying image. 

Mu Ye gritted his teeth and endured it stubbornly!

The dense, majestic energy rushed through his body!

On the day of the duel, Mu Yu swore to cut down Mu Linghan’s head with his own hands!

***

Mu Qinglan picked up the Azure Primal Slash manual once more.

This time, she calmed her heart and concentrated on gathering Yuan Energy, then poured it all into the azure-colored bamboo slips!

Soon, she felt the black Yuan Core inside her body beginning to spin quickly!

A powerful wave of energy erupted from it and rushed through her entire body!

There was finally some movement from the Azure Primal Slash manual!

A line of faint gold letters gradually started to appear on the slips!

“Gather Yuan Energy at the core. Azure Primal Slash, one sword at full strength will cut gold and stone!”

Mu Qinglan condensed her primordial spirit, and all the Yuan Energy in her body surged towards her Yuan Core!

It was like a tidal wave hitting the reef repeatedly!

In her mind, those words rang out over and over again, like the toll of a bell!

Inside her body, all was quiet and calm.

However, Mu Qinglan was not discouraged. Her breathing was steady, and she continued to absorb the Yuan Energy from her surroundings, sending it all towards her Yuan Core!

Swoosh!

Time passed slowly, and only the sounds similar to that of waves crashing could be heard as clear as day!

Mu Qinglan sat cross-legged, her hands clasped tightly together in front of her. Her eyes were closed tightly, and her breath was coming in weaker as time passed.

If anyone were to see her right now, they would think that she was asleep.

However, if one were to walk closer, it was possible to feel the changes in her surroundings. 

Vaguely, there seemed to be an azure-colored wind blade that flashed past her.

One swing at full strength of Azure Primal Slash would cut gold and stone!

Cut gold and stone!

Somewhere along the way, a great, azure-colored light burst out from within Mu Qinglan’s consciousness!

And then, as indescribable but sharp aura suddenly swept over her!

Mu Qinglan was shocked, and she watched intently…

The azure-colored light slowly converged and finally formed into a long saber!

Mu Qinglan studied the saber carefully. The hilt was black, and the blade had a light luster of green on it. It was about three feet long, and the edge was slightly wider in the middle by about an inch. Then, it became narrower near the head of the sword. The azure-colored light flickered gently on the surface of the blade, and it looked a little dazzling.

The saber was shrouded in cold air, as though it had been frozen for thousands of years. The ice seemed to be able to chill a person to the bones.

With just a glance at the saber, it seemed like its sharpness was going to cut someone down!

Mu Qinglan was slightly shocked, but a wave of joy followed.

It seemed that she had really picked up a treasure.

This was just the appearance of the saber inside her consciousness, and in a real battle, it would require Yuan Energy to materialize the blade on the outside.

With a thought, Mu Qinglan slowly reached out her hand and gently gripped the saber…

Powerful Yuan Energy flowed along her arm, gushing out! Then, it quickly converged in her palm and materialized! 

Mu Qinglan snapped open her eyes, and a bright light shone in front of her. An azure-colored saber had appeared in her hand!

The cold aura that emanated from the saber made Mu Qinglan’s hand feel cold, but there was an irresistible passion that burned in her heart that canceled out that feeling. She gently raised the sword and slashed downwards…

Crack!

The old chair and table not far from her were suddenly cut down through the middle!

And the cut was extremely clean!

***

Three days passed in a flash.

Though it was still early in the morning, the training ground was already packed with people.

However, no one was practicing their martial arts today. Instead, they were standing in groups, looking at Mu Ye, who stood right in the middle of the grounds. He looked cold and arrogant, and seemed to be discussing something as different expressions crossed his face.

Today was the duel between Mu Linghan and Mu Ye!

“Mu Ye’s aura seems to be a bit stronger than before!”

“Perhaps he’s broken through again? What a formidable talent…” 

“Mu Linghan can’t have been scared off, right? Why isn’t he here yet? He’s such a scaredy-cat, what a loser!” 

“Hmph! No matter how great one is, they still need to walk the talk. After today, Brother Mu Ye will be done with this trash.” 

Everyone was of the same thought, that Mu Qinglan was seeking her own death with this duel.

Mu Ye looked at the incense stick burning not far from where he stood, and he smiled coldly.

“In duels, there is no such thing as forfeiting…”

If Mu Linghan didn’t appear by the agreed time, Mu Ye would personally head over to him instead and slaughter him!

“Yeah! He’s as cowardly as a mouse! Such a person is better off dead than alive!” 

“Look at that, he really doesn’t dare to come, does he? Hah!” 

The field gradually descended into chatter and unconcealed mockery. 

Mu Ye looked at one of the elders in charge of overseeing the duel, then snickered and said, “Elder, if he doesn’t dare to come, how about I personally go look for him?” 

Just as he said that, a clear voice rang out suddenly.

“Are you so eager to die?”