It turns out, they were the main characters.

This time, not only Ye Yu, but also many of the young cultivators present were unable to break through their defenses.

Even Mu Zhian's defenses were breached.

However, Mu Zhian's breakdown left him speechless with despair.

It was obvious that Yao Meng had seen Ye Lingxuan's provocation earlier. This fairy seemed to be a kind and gentle person, but in reality, she was somewhat cunning and vengeful. Her admission that Mu Zhian was her person was a response to Ye Lingxuan's provocation.

After this, the entire Nine Provinces will probably know that the Azure Emperor and Mu Zhi'an are Daoist partners... Not to mention how he will deal with this chaotic situation after the competition ends, even if he solves these troubles, he will still need to consider how to deal with the mountain of challenge letters he receives every day...

The Liangyi Sect has a long tradition of disciples sparring with each other. If someone dislikes another, they can challenge them to a fight.

Mu Zhian could refuse, but if he kept refusing, people would keep challenging him... In the long run, it would become very troublesome.

After all, if everyone sees you as an easy target, they'll naturally all want to take advantage of you.

At this moment, Mu Zhian seemed to notice the slightly glaring gaze, and turned his head slightly to take a look.

Bai Ruoxi's eyes were full of sorrow, yet she gazed at him with great tenderness.

Lan Mulian's expression didn't change much, but it seemed that the favorability she had gained from applying the perfume yesterday had already dropped to rock bottom.

Wei Mengrou was the calmest, observing the scene with a cold eye. When she noticed the young master's gaze, she couldn't help but give him a cold sidelong glance before turning her gaze away from him.

Wei Mengrou had known about the relationship between Mu Zhian and Yao Meng for a long time. She had even heard Yao Meng's soft moans, which made hearts race, coming from the room more than once.

She hadn't felt anything about it in the past, but now their relationship was incredibly ambiguous, and only Wei Mengrou herself knew what she was really thinking.

Ye Qian lowered her head, her face slightly flushed, as if she was remembering what her master had said to her that day.

After a moment of silence, Ye Qingxin finally broke the silence, saying, "Since Fairy Yao Meng and Young Friend Mu are Daoist partners, you must know about the connection between him and my descendant of the Ye family, right?"

"I've already said it, it's up to him to decide what he wants to do."

Yao Meng smiled and calmly said, "It's best if we don't interfere in their affairs."

Ye Qingxin raised her eyebrows slightly; clearly, Yao Meng's meaning was quite obvious.

No matter what, the Azure Emperor chose to stand on Mu Zhi'an's side.

This is getting a bit troublesome...

At this moment, Ye Yu suddenly raised his hand and bowed, saying, "Senior Qingdi, Mu Zhian and I have a long-standing feud in Tianxuan City. This time, I do not intend to ask my ancestor to use his power to intimidate others. I simply want to have a fair and square exchange with Mu Zhian."

"In the past, Mu Zhian manipulated my fiancée in Tianxuan City to break off our engagement, and secretly sowed discord between me and my two younger sisters from the Ye family... Isn't this behavior a bit unreasonable?"

At this point, Ye Yu's gaze followed, and he said coldly, "Mu Zhian, if you still consider yourself a man, then stop hiding behind Senior Qingdi and come out to fight me squarely."

Upon hearing this, Mu Zhian couldn't help but smile: "From beginning to end, wasn't it you who started the trouble first? Why do you make it sound like I'm some heinous villain?"

Ye Yu retorted angrily, "How dare you say such a thing?! Bai Ruoxi's situation can be explained as her pursuing her own happiness, but Lingxuan and Qian'er were secretly sown apart by you—"

However, before Ye Yu could finish speaking, Ye Lingxuan said calmly, "Brother Ye Yu, you misunderstand. Qian'er and I have not been provoked by Brother Mu. In the end, the kinship between us and you is not so deep that it needs to be sown apart."

Although she was very dissatisfied with Yao Meng's previous remarks, which sounded like those of an empress, Ye Lingxuan naturally chose to stand on Mu Zhian's side regardless.

Upon hearing this, Ye Qingxin glanced at Ye Lingxuan a few times and asked in surprise, "You are Ye Ning's daughter?"

Ye Lingxuan nodded very politely and said, "Although I don't know what Brother Ye Yu said to you, Brother Mu and I were not misled in any way... Qian'er and I have our own judgment."

These words also represent Ye Lingxuan's statement of her position.

At this moment, even Ye Qingxin was speechless.

Regardless of what Mu Zhian did in the past, it seems that Ye Qian and Ye Lingxuan genuinely acknowledge Mu Zhian... On the contrary, it is Ye Qian, a descendant of the Ye family, who has become the villain who keeps pestering him.

In addition, the Azure Emperor also made an appearance...

At least from the current perspective, Mu Zhian is not the useless playboy that Ye Yu described.

After all, someone like the Azure Emperor would naturally have excellent judgment.

It's impossible that the Azure Emperor simply liked younger men and that's why he chose Mu Zhi'an, right?

Even if that's the reason, the more important factor must be that the Azure Emperor recognized Mu Zhi'an's talent and even his abilities.

After a moment of silence, Ye Qingxin raised her fingertips, and a sword with flowing dark gold lines appeared in her palm from her storage ring.

An elder in the audience reacted almost immediately, exclaiming, "A first-grade artifact spirit?!"

Ye Qingxin looked around at everyone and her melodious and calm voice rang out: "This is a first-grade sword that I obtained in the Heavenly Court in the past. It contains the soul of the Sword Emperor. If you refine it, no one in the same realm will be able to defeat you."

"I will place it in my cave. If anyone can pass the test in my cave, this sword will be given to the person who passes the test."

Almost the instant the words fell, the cultivators present held their breath, and soon their eyes were filled with intense fervor.

A first-grade artifact spirit is equivalent to an ancestral artifact of an ancient family. Moreover, Ye Qingxin's words clearly indicate that everyone present has a chance; whoever passes the test first will be able to obtain a first-grade artifact spirit...

In an instant, the minds of the young cultivators in the arena gradually became active.

Ye Qingxin's gaze then fell on Yao Meng, and she said with a faint smile, "Does Fairy Yao Meng think that inviting young friend Mu with such a reward is enough to show our sincerity?"

However, Yao Meng remained calm and smiled, saying, "It's up to him to decide this matter; I won't interfere."

Although she said that, she gave the stunningly beautiful woman a deep look.

Ye Qingxin took out a first-grade artifact spirit as a reward in front of so many people. If Mu Zhian refused even this, she naturally wouldn't say anything, but people would inevitably gossip behind her back.

After all, Mu Zhi'an was a Daoist partner recognized by the Azure Emperor. Mu Zhi'an's previous refusal of Ye Yu's challenge could be attributed to Mu Zhi'an's lack of interest.

But as a reward, even a Dao Integration Realm expert wouldn't dare say they weren't interested in a first-grade artifact spirit...

After all, the refining process for this thing is extremely demanding, and even a Dao Integration Realm expert might not be able to find all the required materials.

Besides, knowing Mu Zhi'an as she does, she doubts he'll refuse the invitation this time...

In an instant, countless gazes fell upon Mu Zhian.

Ye Yu's gaze was also fixed on Mu Zhi'an.

For some reason, he suddenly regretted pushing himself too far.

Even if he was confident in himself, he was unwilling to gamble with a first-grade artifact spirit... If Mu Zhian really passed the test in the end, wouldn't that first-grade artifact spirit have been given away for nothing?

It must be said that Yao Meng truly understands Mu Zhi'an. Although Mu Zhi'an is usually tactful, he also has his own pride. Besides... he certainly wouldn't give up a first-grade artifact spirit.

Under the gazes of everyone, Mu Zhian slowly raised his hand in a bow and said with a smile, "Since you have extended such a warm invitation, senior, then this junior will accept it without being impolite."

A first-grade artifact spirit—this Ye family ancestor probably only had this one, yet he used it as a reward for the capital assessment… We have to give it a try no matter what.

Moreover, this is also an opportunity to suppress Ye Yu's luck.

Ye Yu is indeed the chosen one, but now he is also chosen by the Heavenly Dao.

Most importantly... ever since Yao Mengqun mocked him and the main wife made her statement, Mu Zhian had been on pins and needles. This was because Lan Mulian and the others had been subtly focusing their attention on him from the very beginning.

Ye Qingxin's lips curled into a seductive smile. She lightly raised her fingertips, and the small box that created the cave quietly emitted a faint light.

"Then please, young friend Mu."

In the eyes of these cultivators, it might seem incredible that she would offer a first-grade artifact spirit as a reward, but this also reflects Ye Qingxin's absolute confidence.

They were confident that no one could pass the final test.

From beginning to end, this cave was merely a venue for Mu Zhian and Ye Yu to compete fairly.

As for the test of this grotto-heaven, no one can pass it.

Even she herself is the same.

Although the Heavenly Court within this grotto is merely a replica of the real Heavenly Court, the large gate within it connects to the true Heavenly Court!

Chapter 323 The Lord of Heaven is Mu Zhi'an?! 6K

The Cave Heaven Technique is a special spell that can only be created by those at the Returning to Emptiness Realm.

However, even those at the Returning to the Void Realm cannot hide a world within a small box. Only those Dao-Merging Great Powers who stand tall in the world can achieve such an ultimate feat.

Creating such a grotto would typically take at least a thousand years or even longer.

The Heavenly Court in Ye Qingxin's hand is even more special, because a part of this cave is connected to the gate of the Heavenly Court.

Ye Qingxin and Yao Meng were standing on the Ascension Platform when a 'scroll' appeared before their eyes.

As the group stepped into the Heavenly Court in the palm of their hands, the scroll also showed Mu Zhi'an and the others entering the Heavenly Court.

A soft murmur arose from the audience; they were still discussing the matter between the Azure Emperor and Mu Zhi'an.

Many people looked at the ethereal fairy in front of the Ascension Platform with awe.

Although it is unknown what the Azure Emperor was thinking, in the eyes of these people, an empress like the Azure Emperor who has lived through the ages should at least have a Daoist partner who is worthy of their respect.

Mu Zhi'an, being only at the Refining Spirit Realm, is naturally not included in this category.

Of course, it doesn't matter what everyone thinks, since the Azure Emperor has clearly already decided on him.

Ultimately, if the roles were reversed, they would also be eager to enjoy this lucrative opportunity.

Ye Qingxin looked up and gazed quietly into the sky. Her long black and red dress fluttered in the cold wind, clinging to her graceful and sexy figure. Her hair was disheveled in the wind, highlighting her flawless face.

If Yao Meng is a fairy in the Moon Palace, then the woman beside her, dressed in a black and red dress, is a witch in flames, her beautiful, jewel-like red eyes shining with a captivating light.

Before stepping into the cave, Ye Yu turned around and cupped his hands in the direction of Ye Qingxin, saying, "Ancestor, please rest assured, I will live up to your expectations and pass this test to defeat Mu Zhian!"

Ye Qingxin simply nodded slightly, without saying anything more.

As a group of young cultivators stepped inside, Ye Qingxin's gaze fell upon Yao Meng.

A long dress with a cyan background and white embroidery clung to her delicate body, outlining a unique charm that intertwined purity and desire, while her carefully styled hair was tied with a simple thin ribbon... A fiery red spirit stone pendant hung from her flawless white neck.

Her posture was elegant, and her expression remained calm throughout, as if she had great confidence in Mu Zhian.

"You descended to the mortal realm this time, solely for the sake of the Ye family's descendants?" Yao Meng suddenly asked.

"Given your personality, you don't seem like the type to descend to the mortal realm specifically for this matter."

"Where is Fairy Yao Meng?" Ye Qingxin smiled, her eyes narrowed. "With your cultivation level, you could have ascended in the past if you had wanted to, but you chose to stay in the Nine Provinces. Why is that?"

Yao Meng smiled and said, "After all, the Heavenly Court has its own master. I'm used to freedom, and if I were to go to the Heavenly Court and be restricted, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to adapt."

Upon hearing this, Ye Qingxin couldn't help but chuckle: "Let's not even talk about whether the Heavenly Court has a master or not. Even if it does, its status is equal to yours and mine. There is no difference in rank. So how can there be any talk of restrictions?"

However, Yao Meng sensed the hidden meaning in Ye Qingxin's words and immediately asked, "Is there no master in the Heavenly Court now?"

“Since I ascended to the Heavenly Court, I have never seen the Lord of the Heavenly Court,” Ye Qingxin revealed the truth.

“In the past, I have deduced the position of the Lord of Heaven several times, but there has been no news. Until this time, when the path to immortality appeared, the Heavenly Dao resonated and pointed to the direction of the Nine Provinces.”