It turns out, they were the main characters.

"Everything was done according to the rules, so how can you say it was arbitrary or reckless?"

Upon hearing Huang Weifeng's question, the middle-aged man's face immediately darkened.

Huang Weifeng sneered and loudly questioned, "You keep saying you're following the rules, so why didn't you stop the person behind you from entering the hall with your Lan family members?"

"Isn't this currying favor with the powerful and pushing one's own people into an abyss of no return?"

As Huang Weifeng began to question him, many people present looked at him with a hint of mockery.

After all that, Huang Weifeng was simply jealous of Mu Zhi'an. After all, Mu Zhi'an's cultivation level was similar to his, but he was able to enjoy such noble treatment and even get intimate with the Lan sisters.

In fact, it wasn't just Huang Weifeng; many rogue cultivators in the vicinity felt jealous when they saw Mu Zhian openly embracing the Lan sisters, but none of them dared or wanted to show it.

Who would want to offend this young adult? He has the Yaochi Holy Land backing him up, and he is also an inner disciple of the Liangyi Sect, with a noble status.

Besides, Mu Zhi'an's ability to win over the Lan sisters was also due to his own skill.

At this moment, many people's eyes were all turned to the young man standing in front of the palace gate with his hands behind his back.

He wore a magnificent and dignified black robe inlaid with gold and silver threads and ancient patterns, and his handsome features seemed to exude a captivating aura.

Many female cultivators in the room had their beautiful eyes light up with an unusual gleam at first glance, staring at the sight with a kind of infatuation.

To outsiders, Mu Zhi'an is still the same Mu Zhi'an, but in the eyes of the female cultivators, Mu Zhi'an is the epitome of 'seductive charm,' possessing an indescribable allure.

The middle-aged man's face darkened with anger, and he shouted, "How dare you!"

"Senior Lan Chuan, there's no need to waste words with him. Let me handle this matter to avoid escalating the situation and incurring the elders' wrath."

Just then, Lan Qu, the pride of the Lan clan, seized the opportunity to show off. He raised his hand and summoned a bow. The moment he drew the bowstring, a talismanic arrow shot towards Huang Weifeng!

Rumble...

The entire space seemed to exude a terrifying sense of oppression.

The arrow radiated a captivating brilliance, moving many present to tears.

Blue Melody is getting serious right from the start.

In that case, Huang Weifeng is probably in trouble...

After all, Lan Qu was at the eighth level of the Refining Spirit Realm, while Huang Weifeng was only at the fifth level.

The gap between the three grades is so large that it cannot be bridged by cultivation techniques alone.

"Humph."

However, at this moment, Huang Weifeng remained indifferent, his dark eyes revealing a calm expression, and he directly raised his hand to meet the arrow.

Upon seeing this, a cacophony of whispers immediately filled the hall.

"Is he courting death? Even a peak Refinement God would have to take this attack seriously, and he's actually fighting it bare-handed?"

"He's just a country bumpkin from a poor village. Huang Weifeng is only at the fifth level of the Refinement of Spirit Realm, yet he dares to offend the Lan family. Even if he survives, the Eastern Continent will never tolerate him again..."

Amidst a flurry of discussion, suddenly, an extremely terrifying golden light emanated from Huang Weifeng's body.

He suddenly looked up, his hair flying, his aura even more astonishing, and threw a punch that slammed into the arrow containing terrifying spiritual energy.

The void trembled, Lan Qu's body shook, a sweet taste rose in his throat, and a mouthful of blood uncontrollably spurted out.

Huang Weifeng, however, was bathed in a golden glow, resembling a young god-king with astonishing aura.

This scene caused a long silence to fall over the audience.

"A mere fifth-grade Spirit Refinement cultivator so easily neutralized a full-force attack from an eighth-grade Spirit Refinement cultivator...?"

After a long while, someone gasped, their eyes wide with shock.

Not only the people inside the hall, but even the two elders in mid-air looked surprised.

They had just thought Huang Weifeng was unremarkable, and even his physique was nothing more than a useless body that was not adapted to the rules of heaven and earth. They never expected that when he made a move, he would unleash such terrifying power.

Only three people in the room showed no surprise at this moment.

Lan Feiying goes without saying; she was a chosen one, just like Huang Weifeng.

Lan Mulian, possessing the Heavenly Fate Sacred Body, immediately saw through Huang Weifeng's scheme.

As for Mu Zhian...

He has already killed two Chosen Ones, so he wouldn't be surprised no matter how powerful their talents were.

My assessment is... he's better at showing off than Ye Yu, but his talent seems to be inferior to Ye Yu's...

Mu Zhian looked at the boy who was radiating a terrifying holy light with great interest.

More than Huang Weifeng's talent, he was more concerned about what Huang's "golden touch" was.

Is it some kind of old man, or some kind of system?

"Young friend, you do have some skill after all."

Lan Chuan stared intently at the god-like youth with a solemn expression, and slowly spoke.

It's a pity there are too many rogue cultivators outside this place right now, otherwise this kid would definitely not be allowed to live...

If he were to take action, it would inevitably damage the reputation of the Lan family.

It's not worth it for a mere cultivator in the Refining Spirit Realm.

Thinking of this, Lan Chuan was about to send a telepathic message to Lan Qu to use a secret technique to capture this boy first.

However, at this moment, Mu Zhian stretched and looked at the boy below the steps with a smile.

"Today's events were caused by me. Since Brother Huang is not satisfied, then in the world of cultivation, strength is the only thing that matters."

The moment the words left his mouth, Lan Chuan's heart tightened, and he hurriedly said, "Young Master Mu, you mustn't!"

Mu Zhian is a guest minister of Yaochi and the husband of the Azure Emperor. If something happens under his nose, and the Azure Emperor blames him, who can protect him?

I heard today that even the elders in the Lan family's important territory were reprimanded by the Azure Emperor and obediently reconciled with the Lan sisters.

"Very well, since Young Master Mu is so interested, then I, Huang, am naturally happy to have a match with you!"

At this moment, Huang Weifeng, sitting below the stage, immediately felt a surge of fighting spirit and was secretly excited.

This is a great opportunity to make a name for yourself in the East.

The system he possesses requires him to become famous; the more famous he becomes, the more benefits he will receive. If he uses Mu Zhian as a stepping stone, his strength will soar significantly afterward!

Even though the two were of vastly different cultivation levels, he still had the Holy Light Qilin assisting him within his body.

Even if it possesses you during a fight, no one will notice.

"So you really are using me as a stepping stone?"

Upon seeing this, Mu Zhian couldn't help but chuckle.

The next moment, a ruler emitting a soft glow appeared behind him.

He grasped the measuring ruler and gently swung it out.

boom!

An immense and terrifying aura erupted throughout the entire palace, seemingly even shaking the void itself. Four mysterious and ancient runes appeared behind Mu Zhian.

Some cultivators who were also at the Refining Spirit Realm had drastically changed their expressions, their eyes filled with horror.

Even Lan Chuan's gaze held a hint of surprise and uncertainty as he stared intently at Mu Zhi'an.

Is this really the Refining Spirit Realm...? Young Master Mu's strength is no less than that of an ordinary Returning Void Realm cultivator.

Huang Weifeng, the person involved, looked extremely grim, and cried out in his heart, "Senior Qilin!"

He had a premonition that he absolutely could not withstand this attack.

Why does Mu Zhian, who should be a 'stepping stone', possess such terrifying strength?

According to the divine decree of Heaven, Mu Zhian should just be an elite monster who has grown to the Dao Integration Realm!

The next moment, the Measuring Ruler was unleashed, and the four characters "Lin Bing Dou Zhe" appeared on it, instantly absorbing a portion of the spiritual energy within Mu Zhi'an's body.

"Huang Weifeng is in trouble..." someone suddenly whispered.

As everyone watched the runes erupting from the Measuring Ruler envelop Huang Weifeng, they thought he would be defeated.

But at this moment, Huang Weifeng's aura suddenly changed.

His cultivation level soared from the fifth rank of Refining Spirit to the Returning Void Realm! Golden light shimmered around him, and a noble golden Qilin faintly appeared behind him, exuding holy majesty.

Huang Weifeng raised his hand and grabbed the incoming rune, then gently crushed it into powder!

A strong wind arose, and the entire ground seemed to shake.

"Even Young Master Mu couldn't handle him? If this boy is let go today, he'll likely cause endless trouble in the future..."

Lan Chuan's expression changed slightly as he watched this scene, and he felt a murderous intent towards Huang Weifeng.

The gazes of many cultivators in the hall toward Huang Weifeng now held a strange quality.

It should be noted that Mu Zhian was at the peak of the Refining Spirit realm, and they even believed that they would have had difficulty withstanding that attack just now, yet Huang Weifeng neutralized it so easily.

It seems Mu Zhian has run into a tough nut to crack this time...

"That's interesting."

Huang Weifeng slowly raised his head, his eyes filled with a majestic golden light, like a great being looking down upon all living beings.

"Senior Qilin only granted me a portion of his power, yet I was able to temporarily advance to the Void Returning Realm. If he were to use his authority, wouldn't he be able to crush Mu Zhian like an ant?"

Huang Weifeng sneered inwardly.

However, when he glanced at the spot where Mu Zhian had just been standing, he did not see Mu Zhian.

He was momentarily stunned.

"Watch out, it's behind you!" At that moment, the voice of the Holy Light Qilin came from Huang Weifeng's heart.

Huang Weifeng's heart suddenly tightened. He realized what was happening and turned around sharply. Sure enough, he saw Mu Zhi'an behind him.

"Does he really think he's invincible just because he's at the Void Returning Realm?"

"genius?"

Mu Zhian delivered a simple, unadorned punch to Huang Weifeng's head, causing Huang Weifeng, who had just entered the Void Returning Realm, to have his head buzzing as he plummeted straight to the ground.

Before he could react, Mu Zhian had already landed in front of him, grabbed Huang Weifeng's head with one hand, and then, under the incredulous gaze of this chosen one, slammed him hard onto the ground.