It turns out, they were the main characters.

However, the chiefs who knew Mu Zhi'an were more shocked than the others.

Before the Ascension Platform, Princess Yongning, dressed in a magnificent golden gown, parted her red lips slightly and gazed at the scene with surprise in her beautiful eyes.

In terms of age alone, she and Mu Zhian are about the same age, but his performance today, if not the most outstanding genius in Kyushu, is definitely among the top.

"Sect Master Yan's judgment is truly sharp. To be able to unleash a serious attack approaching the Void Returning Realm at only the fourth level of Spirit Refinement, his future achievements are sure to be remarkable..."

At this moment, Ying Guhuan couldn't help but sigh from the bottom of his heart, gazing meaningfully at Mu Zhian.

He glanced at the elders around him, whose faces seemed to be filled with surprise.

He lowered his eyes slightly, a hint of undisguised shock flashing in them.

The Heavenly Phoenix Technique... Her Majesty the Empress was indeed secretly protecting him.

What was Yi Hao thinking back then? Mu Zhi'an was taking the assessment at Canghai Peak, yet he didn't try to become an inner disciple at all.

At this moment, the first leader of Canghai Peak was already very dissatisfied with Yi Hao.

If Mu Zhian were an inner disciple of Canghai Peak... this would be the perfect situation right now.

Firstly, Mu Zhian is a natural-born furnace, and secondly, given the strength he has demonstrated today, he will also achieve excellent results in this Ascension Conference.

It's a pity that it's too late to say anything now.

Mu Zhian was naturally unaware of what everyone was thinking. At this moment, he was feeling a kind of spiritual energy that did not belong to him spreading like a warm current through his body.

"Thank you, that's enough."

He spoke up at the opportune moment, asking Yao Meng to temporarily postpone sending spiritual energy.

Although Yao Meng has recast her cauldron, the spiritual energy within it has not yet reached a sufficient level.

Ultimately, the amount of spiritual energy a Dao Integration Realm expert needs to absorb is unimaginable to ordinary people. If she forcibly absorbs all the spiritual energy of the Nine Provinces for her own use, there probably won't be any new Dao Integration Realm experts in this lifetime.

However, even though there was no close contact to transfer spiritual energy like yesterday, Mu Zhian's originally weak body still felt much better.

It has to be said, Yao Meng is really enjoying being a kept woman...

As Mu Zhian was pondering this matter, a melodious voice suddenly came from not far away.

"Young friend Mu, please take this pill first. It will protect your cauldron and accelerate the circulation of spiritual energy."

Mu Zhian sensed the approaching person and slowly looked up.

Luo Tan, who was just in front of the Ascension Platform, was now standing in front of the three of them, wearing snow-white boots.

A snow-white dress made the woman look exceptionally elegant, while the gold thread trim on the edges added a touch of luxury. A small section of her black-stockinged calves was outlined between the hem of the dress and her knee-high boots.

Her face was lightly made up, and she was breathtakingly beautiful.

He held a jade bottle in his hand, which faintly emitted a medicinal fragrance.

"Heart-protecting pill?"

A hint of surprise flashed in Ye Qingxin's eyes.

The Medicine King of Yuzhou should have no connection with Mu Zhian, so is he only doing this because of the Green Emperor?

However, given the relationship between the Azure Emperor and Luo Tan, it's unlikely that it's good enough for her to give away the pills she personally refined.

Luo Tan smiled elegantly and said, "We've already witnessed an interesting competition. This can be considered a reward for the winner. I'm sure young friend Mu won't refuse."

As she finished speaking, she blinked her bright, beautiful eyes, a faint smile playing on them.

Mu Zhian accepted the pill with both hands and swallowed it. Then, he barely managed to raise his hands and clasp his hands in thanks, saying, "Thank you, senior. I will never forget your kindness today."

Although he didn't know what the woman wanted, he desperately needed the pill to save him right now.

Because he is indeed very weak right now.

If one is not weak enough, it is impossible to deceive a powerful being at the Dao Integration Realm.

Of course, although he was exhausted, he also gained Ye Qingxin's guilt and goodwill.

At this moment, Yao Meng suddenly said in a gentle voice, "He's temporarily in your care. I'll visit him on the south bank tomorrow."

In the end, her beautiful eyes gazed tenderly at Ye Qingxin.

If it were a girl like Bai Ruoxi or Ye Lingxuan offering to help Mu Zhian refine pills to speed up his recovery, Yao Meng would probably be skeptical.

But Ye Qingxin wasn't worried.

After all, not long ago, Ye Qingxin had just witnessed firsthand what Mu Zhian thought of her, so how could she possibly have any feelings for him?

Ye Qingxin nodded slightly, her expression noticeably gentler than before.

At the same time, he glanced out of the corner of his eye at Ye Yu, who was unconscious and pale-faced.

I couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

If only I had acted sooner, Mu Zhian wouldn't have ended up like this.

I owe Mu Zhian a favor right now, so I have to heal his injuries no matter what.

Unbeknownst to her, Ye Qingxin had already lowered her guard against Mu Zhian.

She raised her hand and made a hand seal, her long black and red dress fluttering in the cold wind.

The next moment, Mu Zhian and Ye Yu were both enveloped in a mysterious red light.

When Mu Zhian came to his senses again, he was no longer in front of the Ascension Platform, but in a quiet room.

The room was filled with the warmth of burning sandalwood incense.

Ye Qingxin stood with her hands behind her back, her long hair flowing freely. Her black and red dress clung to her delicate body, outlining the firm and graceful curves that only a mature woman could possess. Her full breasts strained against the dress, and the sparks on the fabric made her appear even more divine.

This woman is truly stunningly beautiful, and most importantly, her breasts are comparable to Ruoxi's... Mu Zhian sighed inwardly.

"Young friend Mu, you should refine that pill first, and I will assist you in taking the Qian Yuan Creation Pill later."

At this moment, Ye Qingxin turned her head slightly, her bewitching and beautiful eyes looking at Mu Zhian, whose face had turned pale.

Mu Zhian withdrew his gaze and nodded with great restraint: "Thank you, senior..."

Then, watching Ye Qingxin's figure as if she was about to leave for the time being, he hesitated for a moment and said, "Senior, are you still blaming me for hurting Ye Yu?"

Ye Qingxin walked with sexy steps, one foot just stepping over the threshold, then paused slightly and said, "In battles between cultivators, injuries and deaths are inevitable. You held back today because you considered our relationship, so why would I blame you?"

If Mu Zhian hadn't held back today, even if Ye Yu had been saved, he probably wouldn't have been able to get out of bed for a while, and his future cultivation would likely have been greatly hampered.

"That's good. If possible, I don't want to antagonize you, senior," Mu Zhian said with a relieved smile.

Then, as if remembering something, he took out a pill from his storage ring.

"Oh, right, I have a Rejuvenation Pill here. If you don't mind, you can give it to Brother Ye after he wakes up. It's just a small token of my appreciation."

He looked up and gazed at Ye Qingxin's slender and flawless back as he handed her the pill.

Even though she was wary of Mu Zhian before, seeing him repay evil with kindness now, Ye Qingxin felt more favorably toward Mu Zhian.

However, she still refused Mu Zhi'an, saying, "Young friend Mu, you are very kind, but if you hadn't held back today, Ye Yu probably wouldn't have woken up for a long time. So how can I accept your pills? You should keep them for yourself."

Mu Zhian shook his head gently, looking very weak, but a gentle smile appeared on his face: "Senior has already given me the Heaven-Asking Lock, so a single pill is nothing."

The value of the Heavenly Lock is not simply because it is a first-grade artifact spirit.

There are many ways for Mu Zhian to defeat Ye Yu, but Mu Zhian chose the most radical way—using the Heavenly Lock, which he has not yet refined.

On one hand, he was too lazy to waste time fighting Ye Yu, and on the other hand... this Heavenly Lock was a gift from Ye Qingxin.

Seeing that Ye Qingxin finally accepted the pill, Mu Zhian finally showed a sunny smile.

Time passed silently, and before we knew it, night had fallen.

While Mu Zhian was still refining the pills that Luo Tan had given him, at this very moment, in another villa, Ye Yu had just woken up from his coma.

He slowly opened his eyes, and as he saw the layout of the room, he gradually recalled everything that had happened before.

He lost...

Moreover, he was completely defeated by Mu Zhian head-on, and the other party even held back at the end and did not kill him.

This wasn't due to Mu Zhian's kindness; it was simply that the other party had never considered him an opponent from beginning to end.

Recalling everything that had happened during the competition, Ye Yu's face turned extremely pale, and even his body was trembling slightly.

"Teacher, didn't you say I was the chosen one? Why can't I even win a direct battle against him!" Ye Yu roared inwardly, like a wounded beast, his eyes bloodshot.

He had almost lost his mind and could hardly accept the fact that he had lost to Mu Zhian.

He clearly felt that he was capable of defeating Mu Zhi'an head-on during their previous encounter in Tianxuan City.

But how long has it been? Mu Zhian has already become someone he can hardly reach.

Recalling Mu Zhian's aloof and godlike demeanor back then, Ye Yu felt incredibly frustrated and angry.

“You are indeed a person of great fortune, but don’t forget that although Mu Zhi’an is not a person of great fortune, he has a powerful being who has reached the Dao Integration stage behind him, and he also had the immortal destiny bestowed upon him by the Spirit Dragon.”

An aged voice echoed in Ye Yu's heart.

"Moreover, the difference in your cultivation levels isn't that great. If it were a normal battle, you might not necessarily lose to him," the old man comforted him, seemingly hoping that Ye Yu would cheer up again.

"Normal combat..."

However, after Ye Yu murmured something to himself, his eyes slowly widened a little.

Yes... He never had a normal battle with Mu Zhian from beginning to end, because the other party directly summoned a first-grade weapon spirit.

That first-grade artifact spirit was a gift from the ancestor to Mu Zhian!

"If it weren't for the Heaven-Questioning Lock bestowed upon Mu Zhi'an by my ancestors, I would never have been defeated!"

Recalling Mu Zhian's arrogant demeanor after unleashing the Heavenly Lock, Ye Yu suddenly exploded with rage. He clutched his chest and spat out a mouthful of blood. Despite being extremely weak, he still clenched his fists uncontrollably.

Although he had long suspected whose side his ancestor was on, reason still told him that Ye Qingxin was the ancestor of the Ye family, so how could she possibly be on Mu Zhian's side?

But recalling Mu Zhian's intimate gesture of holding his ancestor's slender hand last night, the way Mu Zhian looked down at him today, and the Heaven-Asking Lock in his hand back then.

At that time, Mu Zhian looked down on him as if he were an ant.

While a good mind is a valuable thing, today's defeat, coupled with recalling the conversations between Ye Qingxin and Mu Zhian last night, has completely consumed Ye Yu's heart with jealousy.

Just then, there was a soft knock on the door.

"Who?" Ye Yu's tone was filled with coldness.

The door opened, and the stunningly beautiful Ye Qingxin appeared in the doorway.