In Han Mo's perception, the cultivation world was a "dog-eat-dog" realm.
Deceit, schemes, and constant calculation...
Any valuable treasures or powerful techniques were to be hoarded and never revealed.
To have a sect like the Yun Family Immortal Mansion, openly imparting the "Azure Dragon Sword Canon" to all disciples without reservation, was truly... truly... a "breath of fresh air" in the cultivation world!
Though Han Mo didn't endorse the Yun Family Immortal Mansion's "naive and sweet" actions, he deeply admired their open hearts and noble conduct!
In contrast, the "Star Constellation Sword Alliance" and "Prosperous Peak Sect" that sent him as a spy seemed petty and contemptible!
Should he really transmit information for the "Star Constellation Sword Alliance" and "Prosperous Peak Sect"?
Han Mo furrowed his brow...
Han Mo's mind raced with thoughts, but his feet moved quickly, soon bringing him to the vicinity of the "Preaching Platform."
At this moment, the area around the "Preaching Platform" was a throng of people, buzzing with noise and excitement.
Nearly all the cultivators who had joined the "Yun Family Immortal Mansion" had gathered.
The opportunity to learn the "Azure Dragon Sword Canon" was an incredible fortune, attracting even many foreign Golden Core elders to attend the lecture!
Senior Brother Ma pulled Han Mo to a prime spot.
"Junior Brother Han, we'll listen to the lecture here. This is a great location, very close to the Preaching Platform, where we can clearly hear every word Elder Yun Tianzhong says..."
Senior Brother Ma was extremely satisfied with their chosen spot.
Han Mo nodded as well.
The location was indeed excellent!
Just then, an discordant voice rang out.
"Hey, you two, get out of the way! This is Senior Brother Li's exclusive spot!"
Following the arrogant and imperious voice, a group of overbearing young cultivators approached.
The leader was around thirty years old, clad in opulent robes, with an air of utter disdain.
Senior Brother Ma's expression changed drastically upon seeing the newcomer.
"Li Gang!"
This Li Gang was infamous!
He hailed from a powerful cultivation family. After joining the Yun Family Immortal Mansion, he leveraged his family's influence to gather a group of lackeys and frequently bullied weaker rogue cultivators. Senior Brother Ma had been a victim of their bullying before.
Li Gang cast a cold glance at Senior Brother Ma and Han Mo, and commanded:
"Scram!"
Upon hearing this, a flicker of resentment appeared deep in Senior Brother Ma's eyes.
They were pushing too far!
However, Senior Brother Ma immediately backed down.
He was sorry, the opponent was too strong, too formidable to provoke!
Senior Brother Ma tugged at Han Mo, preparing to leave in disgrace.
Han Mo sneered inwardly.
Alas, as expected, this cultivation world was truly a dark realm where people preyed on each other.
Even though the Yun Family Immortal Mansion strived to be the best, its disciples still resorted to bullying!
In essence, the Yun Family Immortal Mansion was no different from other cultivation forces...
As Han Mo mused, a sudden turn of events occurred!
A figure streaked forward, positioning himself between Senior Brother Ma and Han Mo, coldly confronting Li Gang and his group.
"Are you few younglings bullying someone?"
Oh, a meddler!
Li Gang's triangular eyes darted as he grinned sinisterly at the speaker.
This was a middle-aged cultivator with a square, resolute face, exuding an aura of stern righteousness. At first glance, he seemed quite imposing! Unfortunately, he had provoked the wrong people!
Li Gang said coldly.
"Another useless nobody. You better scram quickly, or don't blame me for being impolite!"
The middle-aged cultivator frowned.
"With your disposition, how can you join the Yun Family Immortal Mansion?"
Damn it!
Li Gang was enraged by this.
A middle-aged weakling dared to speak to him like that, seeking death!
"I am from the Li family! How dare you speak to me like this, are you tired of living!"
The middle-aged cultivator said solemnly.
"The Yun Family Immortal Mansion does not accept pampered brats with your malicious temperament and arrogance. Please leave immediately!"
Li Gang
(T_T)
He was so angry he laughed!
Li Gang was truly amused by the sheer audacity!
A middle-aged waste telling him to leave the Yun Family Immortal Mansion? Who did he think he was, the Yun Family Patriarch?
"Brothers, attack! Beat this middle-aged waste to a pulp, until he can't even take care of himself!"
In his fury, Li Gang decided to "subdue with force"!
His subordinates, well-versed in "bullying," grinned menacingly and charged forward.
Kill!
How dare he disrespect Young Master Li, he's seeking death!
Beat this middle-aged waste to death!
...
Facing the onslaught, Senior Brother Ma panicked. He grabbed Han Mo, ready to flee.
"Junior Brother Han, let's go quickly, or we'll get caught in the crossfire!"
At the critical moment, Han Mo pushed Senior Brother Ma away. He did not flee but instead grabbed the middle-aged cultivator, urging him anxiously.
"Senior Brother, it's wise to retreat when facing overwhelming odds. You can't fight so many people alone. Let's withdraw first!"
Han Mo's loyalty was evident; even in this perilous situation, he hadn't forgotten the middle-aged cultivator.
The middle-aged cultivator was pleased with Han Mo's actions and nodded with a smile.
"What is your name?"
Uh...
Han Mo was speechless. Was this really the time to introduce himself?
"Senior Brother, there's no time, we must escape!"
The middle-aged cultivator chuckled, "Escape? No need! Young friend, remember a saying: evil cannot prevail over righteousness!"
As soon as he finished speaking.
An incredibly terrifying aura erupted from the middle-aged cultivator.
Powerful spiritual energy fluctuations.
Like a tsunami.
Like a surging tide.
It swept out, covering the heavens and earth.
Boom!
In the depths of the void, it seemed as if countless thunderclaps had sounded.
Heaven and Earth trembled!
The "lackey" cultivators who had charged forward were all sent flying by this formidable aura.
"Golden Core cultivator!"
"My heavens, that's a Golden Core cultivator's aura!"
...
The "lackey" cultivators fell to the ground, emitting howls of pain and terror.
They were almost scared to death.
It was fine for them to bully ordinary "Qi Refining realm" cultivators, but confronting a "Golden Core realm" cultivator was something they wouldn't dare do, even if it meant death!
Li Gang was also terrified, his face pale and his body trembling.
"You, you, who exactly are you?"
The middle-aged cultivator smiled faintly, utterly disdainful of speaking to "trash" like Li Gang.
At this moment, several Yun Family cultivators rushed over, all of them bowing respectfully to the middle-aged cultivator.
"Patriarch!"
"Patriarch!"
"Patriarch!"
...
Each cry of "Patriarch" boomed like thunder in the void, exploding in the minds of Li Gang and his followers, leaving them dizzy and unsteady.
My heavens!
This middle-aged waste was the "Yun Family Patriarch"!
Li Gang's eyes went vacant, his entire being seemingly drained of all vitality and spirit...
Bang!
Li Gang suddenly snapped back to reality. He knelt on the ground, kowtowing heavily.
"Patriarch, please forgive me..."
The string of "lackey" cultivators followed suit, all kneeling and begging for mercy.
Yun Zhenting, the Yun Family Patriarch, didn't even bother to spare them a second glance. He coldly commanded.
"Our Yun family befriends all cultivators under heaven, but we will never accept pampered brats who bully others with their status... Tianping, cripple these individuals' cultivation and expel them from the Yun Family Immortal Mansion!"