One of my fairy-like friends

I get it, he was probably a former sycophant of his master.

Seeing that no one responded, the man in blue glanced at them coldly before giving up.

He looked at Yue Wuxia, his smile softening, "Wuxia, it's been many years..."

Yue Wuxia glanced at him, nodded in response, then turned to Ming Yan and whispered, "Someone will probably cause you trouble later. I'll have you fight each other at the same level, so be prepared."

"Okay." Master leaned closer, her head carrying the faint fragrance of her hair, which momentarily captivated Mingyan.

Her master carried a pleasant scent that Ming Yan had never smelled before she met him. She couldn't quite describe what it was like, but after a while, not smelling it made her feel a bit like a cat scratching at her heart, which made her feel irritable.

...There's something wrong with my master; he seems to be full of addictive tendencies.

Seeing Yue Wuxia and Ming Yan so close, the blue-robed man's expression became somewhat subtle. Finally, under Huang Feiyan's arrangement, he took his seat. He hadn't brought any disciples with him, and was alone. After taking his seat, he kept his eyes fixed on his master...

Chapter 76 He and I have no relation whatsoever.

No wonder, a woman like Master is too alluring to the opposite sex. Once you've seen her true face, how could you easily forget her? Even if you know it's impossible to get her or have her, you probably can't completely sever that fantasy.

More and more guests arrived one after another and took their seats under Huang Feiyan's guidance.

Unlike Yue Wuxia, Yue Qingying, and Ming Yan, who only came as a master and his two disciples, most forces brought along a number of elders and younger members of the holy lands. Very few came alone like the blue-robed man from earlier.

Many people were whispering and discussing Mingyan's situation.

The fact that Yue Wuxia is the Dean and Holy Master of Yueying Cinema is common knowledge. Logically, she shouldn't be recruiting male disciples, but she made an exception. Since it was an "exception," then Mingyan should have the right to make an exception for Yue Wuxia.

At this moment, a commotion arose outside the hall, and dozens of people entered the hall together, splitting into two groups. One group had red hair and red eyes, but looked quite gentle, while the other group had black hair and black eyes, not much different from normal humans, except that their eyes were colder and more stern.

Huang Feiyan went to greet them and led the two groups to their seats.

Yue Qingying whispered to Ming Yan, "These are the Kunpeng clan and the Shengyu clan. The demon race doesn't have that many special physiques. They just emphasize bloodline. The purer the bloodline and the closer it is to the ancestor, the stronger it is. On the Kunpeng clan side, the one who ranks second is the Kunpeng descendant Bei Mingni, whom I mentioned before, who ranks second among the younger generation of the demon race."

Mingyan looked over and found that the person was indeed very conspicuous in the crowd. Although he also had black hair and black eyes, his demeanor and expression were different from those around him. His eyes seemed to contain lightning, his eyebrows were upright, and he exuded an air of authority without anger.

Bei Mingni seemed to notice Ming Yan's gaze and looked over at him. After noticing that Ming Yan was only at the Zhaohai Realm, she immediately lost interest, withdrew her gaze, and then turned her attention to where west Wangmu and Ning Feixuan were.

Mingyan raised an eyebrow. It seemed that the two really had nothing to say to each other. He admired Ning Feixuan, and she also loved Ning Feixuan. A struggle was inevitable.

"With this little Kunpeng King, the Kunpeng clan will likely remain powerful for thousands of years to come," an elder remarked.

"I don't know why the demon race puts the Little Kunpeng King in second place. The Kunpeng clan possesses the world's fastest speed and strongest physique. In ancient times, they were an imperial clan on par with the dragon and phoenix. The Little Kunpeng King himself has never been defeated. Who could possibly make the Little Kunpeng King rank second?" someone whispered. The Little Kunpeng King, Beiming, noticed this and gave a light hum, but did not say anything.

The Kunpeng clan and the Shengyu clan took their seats. Mingyan observed the Shengyu clan for a while. They all had red hair and red eyes, and their expressions were gentle, making them easy to recognize. Unlike the Huang family, which consisted entirely of women, the Shengyu clan had both men and women. However, the Shengyu clan did not have the Phoenix Blood Pool left behind by the Huang family after the phoenix transformed into a Daoist, so they could only reproduce through the most primitive methods.

The little Kunpeng King Beiming Ni kept his gaze fixed on Ning Feixuan. Apart from letting out a soft hum when he heard the discussion about his second-place ranking, it seemed that only Ning Feixuan could attract his attention.

Ning Feixuan closed her eyes to rest, seemingly ignoring Bei Mingni's gaze.

It seems that Ning Feixuan keeps her distance from everyone, not just herself...

"We've settled in Rust Lake."

Another group of people walked in through the door. At the front was a young man with a calm expression. His appearance was not outstanding, and could even be described as extremely ordinary, but his aura was very powerful. When he saw Huang Feiyan coming over, he clasped his hands in a salute and said, "Fairy Huang, you don't need to be so polite. Please take your seats."

Huang Feiyan smiled slightly and then withdrew.

The An family members were taciturn and took their seats with the young man. Mingyan also noticed that An Ran and Yu Zhu had arrived and were surrounded by people. He had a sudden thought.

"I've heard that the eldest son of the An family once fought against the Little Kunpeng King, and the battle ended in a draw. I wonder who is superior between the two?" a Holy Lord asked with a smile.

Bei Mingni finally shifted her gaze away from Ning Feixuan and chuckled coldly, "I wouldn't mind fighting him again, but some people are too cowardly to accept the challenge. In that case, there's no need for a sparring match. You can just say he's inferior to me."

The leader of the An family was An Canhui himself. He remained silent after hearing Bei Mingni's words, seemingly unwilling to refute them.

Seeing his reaction, Bei Mingni sneered, then found it boring and turned to continue looking at Ning Feixuan.

"Little Kunpeng King seems a bit arrogant. Our human race has produced many talented people. Little Kunpeng King may not be invincible, right?" an elder challenged. This person was the same one who had spoken sarcastically to Yue Wuxia earlier.

Ning Mengru's eyes flickered slightly as she glanced at Ming Yan, then smiled without saying a word.

Bei Mingni looked at the elder and said with a sneer, "Why don't you let your Holy Son come out and have a go at me? Let's see if your words are tougher or my fists are tougher?"

"There's no need for such a hostile atmosphere at the banquet," Huang Qingfei said, glancing at the provocative elder. "All guests are welcome, but I hope some of them will behave themselves and not try to cause trouble."

Huang Qingfei spoke rather bluntly, but no one found it strange. This was always the way the Huang family operated, and even Huang Qingfei, who was considered relatively mild-mannered, had a strong side.

"I'm just stating the facts. Just now, the Moon Shadow Saintess said that if they were of the same level, her new disciple could easily crush my Holy Son and Holy Daughter. I suppose that if they were of the same level, the Little Kunpeng King wouldn't be his match either." The elder didn't stop talking just because Huang Qingfei spoke up. Since there was already a conflict between the human race and the demon race, and the human race had been dissatisfied with the arrogant attitude of the demon race for a long time, even though they knew he was trying to shift the blame, no one spoke up.

Bei Mingni seemed to know who the Moon Shadow Saint Master was, and probably also knew that Yue Qingying was not Yue Wuxia's new disciple, so she quickly shifted her gaze to Ming Yan, then snorted disdainfully without saying a word.

Mingyan remained expressionless and silent.

Seeing that Bei Mingni did not take the initiative to challenge Ming Yan, the man knew that his provocation was ineffective, so he had no choice but to back down.

At this moment, An Canhui spoke up, his expression calm: "I have heard of Fellow Daoist Mingyan's extraordinary abilities. The Huang family has also taken great care of him. In addition, with the Moon Shadow Saint Lord's meticulous training, I think I should give the empty title of the number one genius in the Eastern Continent to Fellow Daoist Mingyan."

These words immediately caused an uproar. Everyone present knew who An Canhui was; he was a figure who was on the verge of becoming the number one genius in the Eastern Continent. If he spoke so highly of him, then Ming Yan...

Yue Wuxia frowned and glanced at An Canhui. Ming Yan's brows also furrowed. He had never met An Canhui before, and he had very little experience fighting others. He had sparred with his senior sister recently, but whether it was killing that disciple of the Holy Land or fighting with his senior sister, outsiders should not know about it. Why would the other party praise him so much?

Upon hearing this, Bei Mingni finally put away her contempt. "Oh? Is that so? Then I'll have to have a good look at you. I've heard that your master, the Moon Shadow Saintess, was invincible in the Eastern Continent when she was young, and no one in the demon race could compare to her. I'd like to see if your disciple is as powerful as your master. I will lower my cultivation level to avoid you accusing me of bullying. Let's fight at the same level and see who is stronger."

His words showed considerable admiration for Yue Wuxia, revealing a degree of respect.

Yue Qingying frowned, then leaned close to Yue Wuxia's ear and whispered, "It seems An Canhui said that on purpose. He has no idea about Junior Brother's special abilities; it seems he's deliberately trying to cause trouble for him..."

Yue Wuxia's beautiful eyes flickered, as if she were pondering something.

Ming Yan hadn't spoken until now, but he was now being put on the spot. He frowned, about to speak, when Yue Wuxia's voice rang in his mind, "If the other party keeps their cultivation at the Zhaohai Realm, are you confident?"

Mingyan pondered for a moment. He didn't know the extent of his opponent's strength. Grasping such things was too mysterious. But among those of the same level, he didn't think he would lose. The Human King Physique was meant to be an emperor among men, invincible even among those of the same level. How could someone in the Human King realm challenge a Great Emperor? He leaned closer and whispered to Yue Wuxia, "I don't think I will lose, Master."

Even though Mingyan has a good temper, he still felt a little annoyed after being looked down upon by the other party time and time again.

Huang Junru saw the master and disciple whispering to each other and sent a telepathic message to Yue Wuxia, trying to understand her thoughts.

Yue Wuxia nodded gently to her, and Huang Junru remained silent, letting things unfold as they would.

After Yue Wuxia sent a telepathic message to Ming Yan, Ming Yan glanced at An Canhui and said, "Although I don't know why Brother An thinks so highly of me, since Little Kunpeng King thinks so highly of me, let's have a friendly spar when the banquet ends."

"Heh, I hope you won't disappoint me." Bei Mingni's smile was chilling. "I love defeating those self-righteous geniuses and seeing them kneel on the ground begging for mercy. You're definitely not that kind of coward, right?"

Mingyan chuckled and said, "I hope that when we spar later, Brother Beiming can put in half the effort of your verbal skills, otherwise I'm worried that you might get hurt."

Bei Mingni chuckled coldly and said nothing more.

Ning Feixuan glanced at Ming Yan, her brows furrowing slightly. She whispered to Ning Mengru beside her, "Master, isn't Ming Yan underestimating his opponent...?"

Ning Mengru shook her head and chuckled, "You don't seem to have much confidence in Yan'er?"

“Bei Ming Ni has already reached the Divine Realm. Even if he lowers his cultivation level, his physique is still intact…” Ning Feixuan was a little worried. Although she wanted to keep her distance from him, she had saved him before and didn’t want him to encounter any danger again.

"You seem to care quite a bit about Yan'er." Ning Mengru smiled gently. "Don't worry, as long as it's a true battle between people of the same level, Ming Yan won't lose."

"...I hope so." Seeing that her master had said so, Ning Feixuan felt she didn't need to worry too much... Besides, what did it have to do with her... She and he had no connection whatsoever...

Chapter Seventy-Seven: The Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Scripture

Mingyan looked at An Canhui. He didn't know this person, yet the other party was so "flattering" of him...

This made Mingyan think about the fact that someone in the outer courtyard of the Huang family was secretly protecting An Ran. Could these people have been arranged by An Canhui? Did they feel that the Huang family valued him and wanted to test his strength this time?

But he and I had no grudges against each other...

Mingyan glanced at An Ran in the crowd and found her expressionless and somewhat indifferent, so he looked away.

Many holy land families came this time. Some were holy lords, while others were elders. Although the Huang family has always been powerful, many people are still willing to give them face. In addition, the special bloodline of the Huang family makes them quite well-connected among the demon race.

The banquet was filled with singing and dancing, and people from various holy lands and noble families exchanged ideas, creating a lively atmosphere. Mingyan, on the other hand, was making some preparations.

He did not underestimate his opponent. The Little Kunpeng King was ranked second among the demon race, so his strength was beyond question. Just now, his master had transmitted a message to him, saying that the Little Kunpeng King's cultivation had reached the Divine Realm. Even if he lowered his cultivation level during the subsequent sparring, he could not lower his physique.

The Kunpeng was once a giant of the demon race, comparable to the divine dragon and phoenix. Both were supreme beings with extremely powerful bloodlines. I had just heard some descriptions of the Little Kunpeng King; his formidable physique goes without saying, and he's said to be one of the fastest in the world...

The Wind Spirit Scripture has a significant advantage in terms of speed, but as an imperial scripture, it is quite unique, and its effectiveness largely depends on how well one can utilize it.

"Although the opponent will lower their cultivation level, they will still be stronger than they were at that level. Their physique and combat experience cannot be lowered, so you must not underestimate them." Yue Wuxia's cold voice echoed in Ming Yan's mind. "The Kunpeng clan is considered the fastest in the world among the demon race, and even in the entire Yao Guang. Although the Wind Spirit Scripture also has a speed advantage, it is mostly inferior to the Kunpeng clan's racial scriptures, unless it complements the Moon Shadow Scripture. Have you studied the Moon Shadow Scripture?"

Mingyan nodded. He had read the "Moon Shadow Scripture" but had not practiced it, because it seemed that only women could cultivate it.

“You can try cultivating the Moon Shadow Scripture. The reason why men cannot cultivate the Moon Shadow Scripture is because the Moon Shadow Scripture is inherently filled with extremely strong Yin energy, which will hinder men’s cultivation. However, as a human king, it seems that Yin and Yang energy is actually a good thing for you.” Yue Wuxia said, “Of course, this is just my guess. You will know the result after you try it yourself. If you cannot bear that Yin energy, you can stop immediately.”

Women cannot practice the "Wind Spirit Scripture" because it is a cultivation method tailored for men and has many restrictions. Forcing oneself to practice it will only harm oneself. It is better to practice the "Moon Shadow Scripture" instead.

To put it bluntly, if a man can tolerate that yin energy, he may be able to cultivate the Wind Spirit Scripture, but women are not suitable to cultivate the Wind Spirit Scripture no matter what. After all, the Moon Shadow Scripture is a true imperial scripture, which is superior and has been optimized, but the Wind Spirit Scripture is not.

Although the Wind Spirit and Moon Shadow scriptures complement each other, and one can feel a strong yin energy after practicing the Moon Shadow Scripture, the Wind Spirit is not considered a yang technique. The two complement each other but do not represent a yin-yang combination.

The Wind Spirit is in charge of speed and perception, and can also cast spells to strengthen allies. The Moon Shadow is in charge of concealment and attack, and has many techniques that can kill with a single blow. The former Wind Spirit King and Moon Shadow Empress were lovers. They fought side by side. With the Wind Spirit King's blessing, the Moon Shadow Empress could often unleash twice the strength. After reaching a certain level, their support relationship can be reversed, allowing those who cultivate the Wind Spirit Scripture to master the concealment and attack of the Moon Shadow Scripture. Those who cultivate the Moon Shadow Scripture may have the speed and perception of the Wind Spirit Scripture and can also assist their opponents.

This is why the former Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Holy Land was so powerful and could become the number one holy land in the Eastern Continent. Cultivators who practice the Wind Spirit Scripture and the Moon Shadow Scripture together will be several times stronger.

This is different from the common understanding of yin and yang complementing each other. The general concept is that complementing each other might be associated with dual cultivation, which is equivalent to the union of yin and yang, but that is not the case.

Upon hearing this, Mingyan nodded. Since his master said so, then it was indeed worth a try.

The "Moon Shadow Scripture" is unique among all imperial scriptures, incredibly powerful, and its offensive capabilities are second to none, with every move potentially fatal. If the advantages of the "Wind Spirit Scripture" and the "Moon Shadow Scripture" were combined, one person could achieve the complementary state that previously required two people. It goes without saying how powerful that would be.

Can it still be called "Wind Spirit Scripture" and "Moon Shadow Scripture"? Shouldn't it be called "Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Scripture"?

The blue-robed Holy Lord who had previously defended Yue Wuxia had tried to offer her a toast at the banquet, but Yue Wuxia refused.

The blue-robed Holy Lord appeared slightly saddened and withdrew, only watching her from a distance.

Seeing his master's cold and aloof appearance, Mingyan felt a little sad. If he were not his master's disciple, he probably wouldn't have been able to enjoy his master's care either.

During the banquet, guests are free to converse.

Huang Qingfei and Huang Feiyan even came over to toast Mingyan with a cup of wine. Mingyan was flattered and surprised. There was no reason for elders to toast juniors, but he could not refuse their hospitality and drank it.

Huang Qingfei personally offered the toast, a special treatment that no one else received. This made everyone realize once again how much the Huang family valued Ming Yan. Even though he only had the cultivation of the Zhaohai Realm, no one dared to underestimate him anymore.

An Canhui sat sullenly in the distance, not saying a word since he had spoken first. An Ran was also expressionless. They seemed like outsiders, both involved and detached.

Halfway through the banquet, Huang Junru, seated at the head of the table, spoke up: "Are all the guests aware of Empress Qingzi's arrival at Yaochi?"

Upon hearing this, a Holy Lord spoke up: "I've heard that Empress Qingzi had quite a connection with Yaochi before she became Empress... I suppose her descent to Yaochi to impart knowledge this time is to repay a favor?"

The Queen Mother of the West, Ning Mengru, said, “The important thing is not the matter of imparting the Dao, but that Empress Qingzi descended upon Yaochi and told me about the ‘Dark Turmoil’. You are all holy lands, noble families, and ancient clans that have stood in the Eastern Continent for hundreds of thousands or even millions of years. You should understand very well what the Dark Turmoil means.”

"How is that possible? Wasn't the last Dark Turmoil just over 100,000 years ago? Doesn't the Dark Turmoil only occur once every 300,000 to 400,000 years?" someone asked in surprise.

"This was told to me personally by Empress Qingzi. I did not embellish it. Since the Empress said so, she must have made some discovery. I am also hosting a banquet for everyone here. At the Peach Banquet more than a year from now, Empress Qingzi will personally appear to explain this matter. I hope everyone will not miss this event." The Queen Mother of the West gently shook her head. "After all, if it really is a 'Dark Turmoil,' then we must be prepared."