It turns out, they were the main characters.

The Heavenly Phoenix Fruit is an extremely precious medicinal material for alchemists, but Yaochi rarely used it for trade in the past. Now that the Azure Emperor is using it as a trade item, it naturally aroused Luo Tan's interest.

"After the Ascension Ceremony, you will be holding an alchemy competition within the Liangyi Sect, right? I hope you can refine a Dao Heart Pill before then," Yao Meng said.

"can."

Luo Tan agreed almost without thinking, then asked with doubt, "What do you need that for?"

The Dao Heart Pill is an eighth-grade pill used to expand the cauldron, but its refining difficulty is no less than that of a ninth-grade pill.

While expanding one's cauldron sounds appealing, in reality, this elixir can only expand a portion of the cauldron; the Dao Heart Pill has little effect on the cauldrons of most cultivators.

What exactly does the Azure Emperor want to do?

Luo Tan narrowed his eyes and gave Qing Di a meaningful look.

The Dao Heart Pill is only useful for her special constitution as a natural furnace for alchemy; most people would not be able to use other furnaces.

However, Yao Meng had no intention of answering, but instead gave a mysterious smile: "I have my own uses."

The innate furnace is now occupied by the Primordial Witch, and she has no way to deal with the Primordial Witch.

But what if the innate furnace is expanded and upgraded?

Chapter 331 Obedient and Well-behaved Mu Zhi'an 8.5K

For cultivators, the only way to expand their cultivation cauldron is to improve their cultivation level; no one can forcibly expand their own cauldron.

The Dao Heart Pill, however, can change the original size of the cauldron... Although it sounds wonderful, very few people can actually bring out the full effect of the Dao Heart Pill.

However, there is one exception among them.

A natural furnace.

Although such a constitution is extremely rare, Yao Meng happens to know someone who can use this item...

Yao Meng pursed her rosy lips slightly, unconsciously forming a faint curve, while a hint of anticipation appeared in her eyes.

She was already looking forward to seeing what kind of expression the Primordial Witch would have when she saw her spiritual consciousness enter the innate furnace.

The next day, on the south bank.

The leaden clouds drifted slowly in with the wind, yet they could not conceal the sacred aura of the Liangyi Sect.

At this very moment, in front of a certain ascension platform on the south bank, many elders and chief deities had gathered.

However, the three seats in the very center remained unoccupied.

Yesterday, the matter of the Azure Emperor caused quite a stir within the Liangyi Sect; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that everyone knew about it.

This morning, there was a competition for Mu Zhi'an, which was known to elders from all the holy lands and sects in the Nine Provinces.

They guessed that the Azure Emperor would probably come to witness the Ascension Ceremony today.

The other two spots were reserved for Empress Luo Tan of Yuzhou and Ye Qingxin, a guest from the Heavenly Court.

Just as everyone expected, when the elder in charge of the competition arrived at the platform, a slender figure in a green dress appeared on the Ascension Platform shortly afterward.

"Qing Emperor!"

Someone nearby immediately spotted the fairy on the Ascension Platform and couldn't help but whisper.

She was as ethereal and captivating as ever, and even though she appeared silently on the Ascension Platform, she still instantly attracted everyone's attention.

"Your Majesty, you've arrived quite early today. It seems you're rather worried about your Daoist partner's competition?"

At this moment, another melodious voice suddenly came from in front of the Ascension Platform, and everyone's eyes fell on the woman who spoke.

The woman wore a long dress with black and red lace, like a witch emerging from flames. Her bewitching red eyes were as beautiful as glass, yet they also carried the majesty of a superior, making people dare not look at her easily.

Ye Qingxin!

Upon seeing the two figures appear in their field of vision, everyone, both on and off the platform, felt a growing sense of apprehension.

Ye Yu and Mu Zhian have a deep-seated feud, and Ye Qingxin is not only an ancestor of the Ye family, but also stood up for Ye Yu yesterday to no avail, and even gave the first-grade artifact spirit to Mu Zhian... If the two powerful beings in the Dao Integration Realm clash because of this, the consequences will be unimaginable.

However, Yao Meng seemed to have forgotten about yesterday's events, and chuckled lightly: "It's not that I'm worried, I just happened to be passing by and wanted to take a look."

Her tone was natural, as if she were chatting with an old friend she hadn't seen for many years.

As she spoke, her beautiful eyes gazed tenderly at Mu Zhian, who had already arrived near the Ascension Platform not far away.

Seemingly noticing Yao Meng's gaze, Mu Zhi'an exchanged a glance with her, then smiled reservedly at her before nodding politely in Ye Qingxin's direction.

If one didn't know this guy's true colors, one would probably really think he was a well-behaved and obedient big boy... Ye Qingxin glanced at Mu Zhian indifferently, then looked away.

Why does it feel like she has a lot of opinions about me? Logically speaking, Ye Yu's matter should have pushed Ye Qingxin to my side... Mu Zhian felt a little confused.

Bai Ruoxi glanced casually at the fairy who was considered holy and pure in the eyes of the world, then turned her head and said softly, "Mu Lang, let's go sit over there and wait for a while. It seems that the opponents will be randomly selected for the competition today."

There are twenty participants in today's competition, and after today, only ten people will be able to become the top talents of Kyushu.

Although there was no lottery yesterday, the old man on the stage used special magic to conduct the selection competition.

Today, a similar method will be used to randomly select opponents.

Mu Zhian followed Bai Ruoxi to a pavilion not far from the Ascension Platform and sat down. At this moment, two or three people had gathered there, while others were under another pavilion not far away.

Ye Qingxin gazed at this scene, then suddenly raised an eyebrow, as if recalling something interesting, and asked, "When the Azure Emperor chose Young Friend Mu as his Dao Companion, did he know that Young Friend Mu already had a Dao Companion before that?"

Her voice was emitted through special magic, and only the two people present could hear it.

If telepathy is equivalent to private messaging, then Ye Qingxin has now essentially created a 'discussion group'.

Yao Meng smiled as she looked at the boy under the pavilion and Bai Ruoxi, who immediately grabbed Mu Zhian's arm after noticing her gaze. Her expression remained unchanged, but a faint smile appeared in her emerald eyes.

"Of course I know."

Yao Meng's tone was gentle and calm: "He is an outstanding person. If he doesn't have a few Daoist partners by his side, I would be greatly disappointed."

To outsiders, she might seem to be saying that 'outstanding men naturally attract women who like them,' but in reality, if Bai Ruoxi and the others were present and heard this, they would probably understand it to mean something else entirely.

How can I cheat on someone if I don't have a partner? That's the real meaning behind those words.

Then, she said casually, "Although he has been cultivating for less than ten years, he is already much more mature than most people who consider themselves geniuses."

Finally, she looked at Ye Qingxin with a smile.

These words directly hit Ye Qingxin's sore spot.

Among the so-called 'self-proclaimed geniuses', naturally included Ye Yu, one of the descendants of the Ye family.

Recalling Ye Yu's hysterical outburst last night, and comparing herself to Mu Zhian now, Ye Qingxin couldn't help but furrow her brows slightly.

Just then, Ye Qingxin raised her beautiful eyes and saw the black-robed youth walking slowly from the gate on the south bank.

"Look, Ye Yu is here too..."

"I heard that he had a big conflict with Mu Zhian when he was in Tianxuan City. Yesterday, the Ye family ancestor even planned to let the two of them have a fair fight to determine a winner, but unfortunately an accident happened in the middle."

"Ye Yu's cultivation level plummeted in the past, yet he was able to rise from the ashes under such circumstances. If Mu Zhi'an were to run into him this time, things would get interesting..."

Many cultivators present looked over and began to whisper among themselves.

The central point of discussion was Ye Yu.

Some people believe that Ye Yu has exceptional talent and has experienced setbacks in the past, so his current strength should not be underestimated.

Hearing these comments praising her as a descendant of the Ye family, Ye Qingxin would probably have felt quite gratified in the past.

However, her expression remained unchanged at this moment.

Ye Yu naturally heard everyone's conversation, but he remained calm and composed, appearing neither arrogant nor impatient.

This was a matter of course for him, after all, he was a person of great fortune and naturally possessed talents beyond those of ordinary cultivators.

Ye Yu looked up at Ye Qingxin in front of the Ascension Platform and transmitted his voice, "Ancestor, I am truly sorry for last night. I was influenced by Mu Zhian's treacherous scheme, which is why I spoke disrespectfully to you..."

After his teacher's analysis last night, he finally calmed down, and then Ye Yu realized just how stupid he had been.

Ye Qingxin is an ancestor of the Ye family, so how could she possibly side with Mu Zhian...?

But there's nothing we can do about it.

Ye Yu harbored a complex and inexplicable emotion towards Ye Qingxin.

Although he was an ancestor, he had long regarded him as his own private property, not allowing anyone to touch him. Therefore, he lost control when he saw Mu Zhian directly attack him last night.

Now that she's calmed down and thought about it, she realized that her ancestors had said it was for the sake of the Ye family, and someone of her status would naturally not stoop to lying.

"It's alright, just focus on the competition."

Hearing Ye Qingxin's telepathic reply, Ye Yu finally breathed a sigh of relief.

However, Ye Yu didn't realize that last night's incident had completely created a rift between them, and no matter how much he wanted to mend it now, it still existed...

Just like a fading fortune, it cannot be made up for no matter how much you want to.

Because this fortune is now being gradually devoured by Mu Zhi'an.

Mu Zhian was in a very good mood at this moment.

His luck value is approaching 90 points.

Once you reach 90 or 10, you officially enter the ranks of those with great fortune, and the blessing brought by golden fortune... just thinking about it is exciting.

And all of this was thanks to Ye Yu, the chosen one... When Mu Zhian thought of this, a faint smile unconsciously appeared on the corner of his mouth.

Just then, he noticed Ye Yu's gaze, which was fixed on him from not far away.

Then, Ye Yu's voice transmission came to Mu Zhi'an's ear: "Mu Zhi'an, you better pray that you don't run into me in today's competition."

If he encounters Mu Zhian this time, he will show his true talent in front of his ancestor and let her see just how talented he, a descendant of the Ye family, really is!

Upon hearing Ye Yu's words, Mu Zhian completely ignored them. Instead, he slightly turned his head, gently brushed aside Bai Ruoxi's hair, and lightly stroked her smooth face.

"What are you doing?" Bai Ruoxi rolled her eyes at him, but her tone was shy and coquettish.

"It's alright. You have some loose threads in your hair from last night. I'll remove them for you," Mu Zhian said with a smile.

Even now, seeing this scene still ignites a nameless rage within Ye Yu.

In the past, the most beautiful woman in Tianxuan City should have been his fiancée, and Mu Zhian's position should have been his position. All of this should have been his!

Ye Yu clenched his fists tightly, his eyes filled with hatred.

Mu Zhian knew when to stop, after all, the Azure Emperor was still watching from above. Although she was chatting with Luo Tan, who had just arrived, she didn't dare to go too far, lest she incur public wrath.