Xue Wuqing raised his head, gazing into the distant horizon with a flash of light in his eyes: "Zi Dao?"

"Indeed, it is I." From the distant horizon, someone approached step by step and stood in front of Xue Wuqing: "Brother Wuqing, it has been a long time."

Xue Wuqing slightly tugged at the corner of his mouth, then said: "I didn't expect you to still be messing around in the Trial Field. Is it interesting?"

Zi Dao smiled lightly upon hearing this: "I find it quite interesting. Haven't there still been some dangerous places that haven't been explored? Besides, I've always wanted to take a look at the forbidden areas."

A hint of mockery appeared on Xue Wuqing's face. He didn't respond to Zi Dao's words, but instead said playfully: "You want to protect Lin Hei?"

Zi Dao nodded earnestly and admitted, then said: "Those who want to protect him aren't just me."

"Oh?" Xue Wuqing raised his eyebrows; his face showed no surprise and he said indifferently: "Indeed, such a person would have many thinking of drawing him to their side."

"No, you're wrong." Zi Dao said: "I'm not sure how others think, but I don't have that intention. I want to become his friend."

"Hahahaha." Xue Wuqing couldn't help but laugh a few times, then said: "Zi Dao, can you not be so naive? You're not that young anymore, why are you still so childish?"

Zi Dao shook his head: "Brother Wuqing, although you were once the first on the Heavenly Ranking, honestly, I've never felt inferior to you. Moreover, you suffered in the dangerous lands and subsequently left the Trial Field. That doesn't mean everyone else will be as unlucky as you. So, you don't need to adopt that attitude when speaking to me. What kind of friends I want to make is my own business. Whether it's childish or not, I think... you have no right to judge."

"Fine, Zi Dao, you'd rather fall out with me just to protect Lin Hei, huh?" A glint of cold flashed in Xue Wuqing's eyes.

Zi Dao nodded his head: "Yeah, I find him agreeable and want to befriend him."

"Then..." The voice of Xue Wuqing was very cold, as he began to get a bit angry.

At this moment, another figure flew through the air from afar.

From a distance, his clear voice could be heard: "Xue Wuqing, right? I'm Liu Yunfeng from Tiangang. I have an unceremonious request, I hope you can show leniency and let my friend off this time."

It was Liu Yunfeng!

He actually came to this place—the regular of Heavenly Ranking's top ten, always cautious in his actions, rarely provoking those with distinguished identities, but this time, he made an exception for Lin Hei.

Xue Wuqing's eyebrows rose, and he coldly said: "What if I can't afford this leniency?"

"Then let's battle." Liu Yunfeng said as he stepped forward to this place, first saluting Zi Dao with a cupped fist, then nodding to Chu Mo, giving Chu Mo a comforting look, before turning toward Xue Wuqing: "Even if I'm no match for you, I, Liu Yunfeng, still possess the courage to fight."

"Hehe… interesting." Xue Wuqing didn't expect his attempt to kill Lin Hei would draw out two top Heavenly Geniuses from the Heavenly Ranking.

However, it wasn't over yet!

Another figure, graceful as a startled swan, came walking from the distant void. A melodious voice followed: "Xue Wuqing, do you think it's proper? Someone who has left the Trial Field and grown into a significant figure, yet still has the audacity to come back and trouble a young man. I believe, if Xue Wulei knew about this, he wouldn't necessarily approve, right? He lost to someone fair and square in his own lack of skill. He should bear the consequences. Without even this much bearing, what's he doing in the Trial Field?"

There was a flicker of cold light in Xue Wuqing's eyes, somewhat astonished he said: "Zhang Yalu? What are you mixing in for?"

"How so, you can trouble someone but I can't come to mediate?" Zhang Yalu arrived with a mirthful smile, nodding to Zi Dao and Liu Yunfeng, then smiling at Chu Mo: "You have good relations, huh? To have both of these people show up at the same time?"

Zi Dao looked at Zhang Yalu, his face also showing a bit of surprise. He could understand Liu Yunfeng's presence here because he had heard before that Liu Yunfeng greatly admired Lin Hei, but Zhang Yalu... this woman who usually keeps to herself and is cool but extremely combative, why would she appear here?

Liu Yunfeng also harbored similar doubts in his heart.

Xue Wuqing was even more confused; frowning, he looked at Chu Mo and muttered to himself: How powerful is this Lin Hei really? What makes these three people protect him like this?

Yet, the situation still hadn't ended.

From the distant skyline, another cold voice transmitted: "So lively? Xue Wuqing, just scram, this person is under my protection."

"Jiang Caiyue?" Xue Wuqing's expression turned ugly instantly, and he asked in a frosty tone: "You better give me an explanation!"

"Where's the need for so many explanations? Do I need to tell you whom I choose to protect?" Jiang Caiyue's voice was frostily replied.

Ye Qing stood by Jiang Caiyue's side. The moment Ye Qing saw Chu Mo, his eyes reddened slightly, his voice trembling a bit: "Young Master!"

She was about to go to Chu Mo's side when Jiang Caiyue grabbed her: "Hey hey hey, Ye Qing, you are my disciple!"

"But I am the young master's maid..." Ye Qing said weakly.

Jiang Caiyue couldn't help but roll her eyes, then looked surprised at Zi Dao, Liu Yunfeng, and Zhang Yalu, finally settling her gaze on Chu Mo: "Well, so many people are protecting you, and here I was rushing over in a hurry. It seems, even if I hadn't shown up, you would've been fine."

Chu Mo cupped his fists: "Thank you for your concern."

"The one concerned about you is my silly disciple!" Jiang Caiyue said, glancing at Xue Wuqing, and coldly said: "I mean, are you serious? Didn't you say you would never come back to the Trial Field? What, your brother got beaten and you felt heartbroken? Upset? Want to avenge your brother? Why don't you just bring a saint over, that would be so much easier. Even if all of us stood up, we wouldn't stand a chance."

Xue Wuqing's face darkened as he looked at Jiang Caiyue: "Don't go too far!"

"I'm going too far?" Jiang Caiyue rolled her eyes disdainfully and scoffed: "I am going too far, what can you do about it?"

"Hahaha, well said, Sister Caiyue is getting more and more spirited!" From the distant void, another person walked out. Dressed in bright yellow long robes, wearing a gold crown that tied up his hair, striding like a dragon and a tiger. In this void, he moved as if he was flowing clouds and streaming water, walking this way.

"Ji Qi!" Xue Wuqing's expression turned even uglier.

Chu Mo also turned his gaze to the newcomer, thinking: So he is Ji Qi.

Ji Qi looked at everyone and laughed heartily: "Today is lively indeed, it's quite a coincidence to meet so many acquaintances here."

"Ji Qi, what are you here for?" Xue Wuqing said coldly.

Seeing Ji Qi, his expression turned even uglier than when he saw Jiang Caiyue.

Ji Qi shrugged: "Whatever you are here for, I'm here for the same reason!"

"I am here to avenge my brother!" Xue Wuqing said.

"So am I!" Ji Qi declared.

Chu Mo's heart stirred, immediately realizing that Ji Qi's brother must be Prince Ji, who had fought with Xue Wulei earlier.

Ji Qi looked earnestly at Xue Wuqing: "Your brother bullied my brother before. As an elder brother, I can't just shamelessly come out and bully your family's Xue Wulei. But since you have returned to the Trial Field, it's a good opportunity for us all to have a proper contest. Hehe, I am very interested in a battle against the former number one of the Heavenly Ranking."

This group of people, each one more dominant and prouder than the last. And whether it's their own strength or the backing they have, all are incredibly strong.

There are five powerhouses from the top ten of the Heavenly Ranking here, all standing by Chu Mo's side. Including Chu Mo himself, that makes six. If one includes Xue Wuqing, the former number one on the Heavenly Ranking... Young Heavenly Geniuses eligible to be in the top ten of the Heavenly Ranking suddenly seven have shown up!

Among these people here, only Ye Qing is not a Heavenly Ranking cultivator.

One against six.

Xue Wuqing was very aware that his idea of killing Lin Hei today was impossible to realize.

And in the future, killing him might not be so easy either. He could not have imagined that this unfamiliar new Heavenly Ranking cultivator had such strong connections and good popularity. But what he could not tolerate the most was that Jiang Caiyue was also standing by Chu Mo's side, which made Xue Wuqing's heart churn quite unpleasantly.

The Xue Family and the Jiang Family have been longtime allies, with many intermarriages between their young members. Xue Wuqing is quite older than Jiang Caiyue, but earlier on, both families intended for them to be engaged. However, it faced the fierce opposition of the young Jiang Caiyue. She would not agree no matter what.

At that time, Jiang Caiyue was only seven or eight years old. In many people's eyes, she was still a naive child. So, the marriage discussion was temporarily delayed. Many years later, after Jiang Caiyue had made her dao and stepped into the Supreme Realm, the families brought up the old topic again, discussing their marriage.

But unexpectedly, Jiang Caiyue's rejection was even more intense this time. She directly said if forced, she would run away and never return. Thus, she had a falling out with her family and has remained at the Trial Field, refusing to leave. She also recruited many outstanding young Heavenly Geniuses. It seemed she wanted to establish a separate lineage and completely detach from her family.

Xue Wuqing had been severely injured while exploring a dangerous site previously, in addition to the outbreak about Jiang Caiyue adamantly refusing marriage with him. In a fit of rage, he simply left the Trial Field and vowed to never return.

If these two did not encounter each other, it might still be fine, no one seeing the other, no trouble. But they met today under such circumstances. Jiang Caiyue seemed unaffected, just her usual self full of cold taunts and hot jeers, but Xue Wuqing's face couldn't hang on anymore.

Still, he was a cultivated young powerhouse, and under these circumstances, he still didn't explode. He just coldly glanced at these people, his gaze finally landing on Chu Mo. He faintly said: "Not bad, you are well protected, I hope it stays that way."

As Xue Wuqing spoke, he glanced at Zi Dao: "I have returned this time; it won't be so easy to leave. Zi Dao, be ready to accept my challenge. I want to take back my number one spot on the Heavenly Ranking."

Zi Dao smiled faintly: "Okay, come and fight anytime!"

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