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Bai Yuan smiled and nodded to Chi Songzi and Xiaoyaozi.

Standing to the side, Wuming watched Bai Yuan's performance, his eyes brightened slightly, and he revealed a smile.

Mu Xuzi stepped forward, waved his sleeve, and snorted coldly: "Seeing you off? I think Junior Brother is being a bit delusional. If you can't give a convincing explanation today, then don't go to the Confucian school and embarrass our Taoist school."

As he spoke, he pointed to the disciples of the Human Sect behind him, indicating that it was not just him who was dissatisfied, but many disciples of the Human Sect who were dissatisfied.

Bai Yuan patted his forehead and looked at Chi Songzi and Xiaoyaozi, signaling them to handle the matter.

Feeling a little embarrassed by his gaze, Xiaoyaozi coughed twice and stepped forward: "Elder Muxuzi's obstruction is indeed somewhat inappropriate, but we cannot ignore the demands of the Human Sect disciples."

"I think it would be better to do it this way, the old method, let Junior Brother Bai Yuan and Elder Mu Xuzi have a match. If Junior Brother Bai Yuan can last for the time it takes to drink a cup of tea in Elder Mu Xuzi's hands, that will prove Junior Brother Bai Yuan's strength, and I believe the other disciples will not be dissatisfied."

Upon hearing this, Chisongzi immediately agreed on Bai Yuan's behalf: "Okay."

Seeing that the two of them made a decision without his consent

At this moment, all Bai Yuan wanted to say to them was, "Listen to me, thank you!"

However, Bai Yuan soon received a telepathic message from Chi Songzi and Xiaoyaozi, indicating that Mu Xuzi would go easy on him and that it would pass quickly.

Those two old foxes really are something!

Soon, the Taoists cleared a space for the two to compete.

Chisongzi and Xiaoyaozi served as referees.

"Master, do you think Brother Bai Yuan can last for the time it takes to brew a cup of tea?"

On the sidelines, Lu tugged at Wuming's clothes and asked in a low voice.

Although they only stayed at the Taoist temple for one day, they still heard some rumors, so Lu was a little worried about him.

But Wuming just smiled and patted his head: "You'll see."

Inside the arena, Mu Xuzi held a long sword, ready for battle.

"Elder Mu Xuzi, please enlighten me!"

On the other side, Bai Yuan was very polite, holding the peach blossom sword and bowing to ask for guidance.

"Stop talking nonsense and accept the move!"

Mu Xuzi held his sword upright in front of him, chanting incantations. A Bagua diagram appeared beneath his feet, and suddenly, a powerful suction force emanated from his body, forming a tornado.

Unexpectedly, he used the Great Circulation Qi Technique right away, causing the expressions of the onlookers to change drastically.

Even those outside the arena could feel how powerful the airflow was; if they went inside, they probably wouldn't even be able to stand properly.

Chisongzi and Xiaoyaozi's expressions also stiffened. It seemed that Muxuzi had ignored their telepathic communication!

Thinking of this, Chisongzi angrily flicked his sleeves and quickly sent a telepathic message to Bai Yuan: "Mu Xuzi is probably not going to cooperate, so you don't need to give face to the Human Sect."

Bai Yuan sighed softly, held the peach blossom horizontally in front of his chest, and then began to form hand seals.

"Peach Blossom, go!"

Following Bai Yuan's command, the Peach Blossom Sword whistled towards Mu Xuzi, its speed so great that it instantly pierced through Mu Xuzi's wind field.

The sharp sword energy instantly shattered his Great Circulation Qi Technique, and Mu Xuzi himself felt a surge of blood rushing to his head.

This sword control technique took the disciples of the Human Sect by surprise.

Even among Taoists, few can master this martial art, yet Bai Yuan has wielded it with such consummate skill.

Even Xiaoyaozi was quite surprised, while Chisongzi had a smug expression.

In the arena, Mu Xuzi was already sweating profusely; he hadn't even been able to react to the speed of that sword strike.

"Elder Mu Xuzi, be careful!"

Bai Yuan gave a somewhat joking reminder, then once again manipulated the Peach Blossom Sword to attack.

In the following time, it was as if their roles had been reversed, with Mu Xuzi using every means possible just to survive under Bai Yuan's attack for the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.

Under Bai Yuan's control, the Peach Blossom Sword resembled a nimble serpent, drawing beautiful streaks in the air.

Mu Xuzi, on the other hand, was in grave danger. He realized that he had been completely deceived. This guy was nothing like the ignorant and incompetent person he was rumored to be!

"time up!"

Soon, to everyone's surprise, Chishongzi smiled and announced the end of the competition.

The result of this competition is self-evident: Mu Xuzi was utterly defeated.

Bai Yuan sheathed his Peach Blossom Sword, looked at the disheveled Mu Xuzi, and cupped his hands in greeting.

"Elder Mu Xuzi, thank you for showing mercy!"

"you you!"

Upon hearing this, Mu Xuzi's eyes widened instantly.

He couldn't catch his breath and actually fell straight down.

Bai Yuan gave an innocent look and looked at Chi Songzi and Xiaoyaozi, indicating that this was none of his business.

After Mu Xuzi was carried away, Chi Songzi stepped forward and scrutinized the disciples of the Human Sect: "Does anyone still have any objections?"

After a long while, when no one objected, Chishongzi nodded in satisfaction.

Soon, the disciples dispersed, leaving only Chishongzi, Xiaoyaozi, Baiyuan, Wuming, and others who were preparing to descend the mountain.

"Mr. Anonymous, you've made quite a spectacle of yourself with this mess today!"

Xiaoyaozi apologized to Wuming.

"No, I think this competition was quite exciting."

Wuming smiled and then glanced at Bai Yuan.

Xiaoyaozi nodded in agreement: "Indeed, Junior Brother's sword control technique has impressed me greatly and completely overturned the impression he left on the disciples. This is a good thing."

After saying that, he gave Chisongzi and Baiyuan a rather resentful look. These two guys had made him so embarrassed. They should have said so earlier if they could beat Muxuzi!

"This journey to Little Sage Village is not like being in the Taoist temple. Junior brother, you must restrain your temper and refrain from causing any trouble!"

Chisongzi ignored Xiaoyaozi's gaze and gave Bai Yuan some instructions.

To be honest, he was worried that Bai Yuan might cause some big trouble in the Confucian school, but only Bai Yuan could handle this matter, so he had no choice but to give him some instructions in advance.

Bai Yuan nodded seriously, replying on the surface, "Don't worry!"

But in my heart I was thinking: I will try my best to stay normal!

Soon, Bai Yuan and his two companions boarded the carriage and headed down the mountain.

After seeing Bai Yuan and the others off, Chi Songzi and Xiaoyaozi returned to Taiyi Palace, where they found an old man waiting for them.

"Master (Uncle-Master)!"

Bei Mingzi opened his eyes and looked at the two of them.

“Someone has already reached out to the upper echelons of Taoism.”

Upon hearing this, both Chisongzi and Xiaoyaozi were startled and immediately thought of what had happened that day.

The trouble caused by Mu Xuzi is probably not as simple as it seems on the surface.

"What about us?"

"check."

"Yes, Master (Uncle-Master)!"

Chapter 4 The Ultimate Technique: Thousand-Year Kill

Chapter 4 Ultimate Technique: Thousand-Year Kill

On the other side, Bai Yuan and the others boarded a carriage and headed down the mountain.

Inside the carriage, both Wuming and Lu were serious and unsmiling.

Unlike the others, this was Bai Yuan's first time going down the mountain, so he kept staring at the scenery outside the car.

Looking at Bai Yuan like this, Wuming felt a sense of looking at a junior.

"I had heard that Master Beimingzi picked up an infant seventeen years ago and later took him as his disciple, so you have never left Mount Taiyi in these seventeen years."

Hearing Wuming talking to him, Bai Yuan withdrew his gaze and nodded: "That's right, this is indeed my first time coming down the mountain."

"It would be good to go down the mountain and take a look; there are indeed many scenic spots worth seeing among the seven kingdoms."

"Yes, I've heard that the women of Qi are passionate, the women of Chu have slender waists, the women of Wei have sweet voices, the women of Zhao are graceful, the women of Yan are elegant, the women of Han are beautiful, and the women of Qin are heroic. The seven kingdoms certainly have many sights worth seeing!"

Bai Yuan nodded thoughtfully.

"Cough cough."

Wuming had just picked up a cup of tea and taken a sip when he heard this, causing him to choke and put the cup down immediately.

Are they talking about a landscape?

"No wonder Xiaoyaozi said you have a wild and unruly personality. If your senior brother heard you say that, he would definitely regret letting you go down the mountain!"

Wuming chuckled and shook his head in a sigh.

The Heavenly Sect values ​​seclusion above all else. You actually want to go and see the beauties of the Seven Kingdoms. If you linger there and don't want to leave, won't all the junior brothers you sent out never come back?

Therefore, Bai Yuan's ideas were somewhat contrary to those of the Heavenly Sect.

“He can’t control me now. Besides, engaging in worldly affairs is a way to cultivate one’s mind, and withdrawing from worldly affairs is also a way to cultivate one’s mind. I’m also pursuing the Great Way.”

Bai Yuan shrugged and shared his opinion.

"Oh?" Upon hearing this, Wuming's eyes lit up. "Entering the world and leaving the world are one of the differences between the Celestial and Human Schools. Yet you see no difference?"

"They are just different paths leading to the same destination. Both are seeking the Dao, but they have different views on the Dao. The Human Sect enters the world and experiences the mortal realm, showing compassion for all beings, while the Heaven Sect transcends the world to attain purity and follow the natural order. I cannot say that either one is wrong, but I can only say that neither is entirely right."

“Well said, not entirely correct!” Wuming looked at Bai Yuan, and the more he looked, the more surprised he became. “Lao Tzu once said: ‘When the low is full, the broken will be renewed; when there is little, one will gain; when there is much, one will be confused.’ The so-called excess is as bad as deficiency. If you can grasp the right balance, Taoism will produce another generation of sages, and perhaps you can end the century-old division between the Heavenly and Human Schools.”

In fact, from the outside perspective, the Taoism that split into the Heavenly and Human sects is a joke.

Despite being a top-tier sect, they chose to self-destruct, causing internal divisions and pushing the philosophies of the Heavenly and Human Sects to two extremes through repeated conflicts.

This is actually no different from the Yin-Yang School of thought in the past, which took an unorthodox approach and pursued the limits of human and spiritual harmony.