Luo Xiu took off his jacket and was about to head to the pool when Yue Tianyang suddenly approached him.

"Mister Luo, may I have a word?"

Luo Xiu walked to one side with Yue Tianyang and asked, "Does Boss Yue have something on his mind?"

In a low voice, Yue Tianyang said, "Actually, I have attempted the challenge several times myself but have ended in failure every time."

"Mister Luo, your strength goes without saying, and I certainly have no doubts about it. But to be frank, those four Elders are quite difficult to deal with, not to mention Old Master Ye behind them."

"The individual strength of each of the four Ye Family Elders is comparable to mine, but if they join forces... I fear that only those legendary, unparalleled experts on the Heavenly Ranking would dare claim victory."

"So, to be on the safe side, I've thought of a strategy for you."

Luo Xiu's interest was suddenly piqued. "What kind of strategy?"

Yue Tianyang gave a mysterious smile and took out a sealed bag from his pocket, handing it to Luo Xiu.

"Having failed many times, I've spent the last few years painstakingly researching ways to deal with these old women."

Luo Xiu reached out to take the bag and asked, "What kind of secret weapon is in here?"

Yue Tianyang said sternly, "It's shit."

Hearing this, Luo Xiu's extended hand froze in mid-air before he slowly retracted it.

Yue Tianyang spoke seriously, "Actually, this is a method I came up with after discussing it with some friends online. Just toss the shit at them. I refuse to believe they can remain on that stone platform after that."

Luo Xiu's expression darkened, and for a moment, he was at a loss for words.

He suddenly felt that Yue Tianyang was a very frightening person.

Yue Tianyang's so-called strategy seemed underhanded, disgraceful, and even somewhat comical. However, it also showed that this man was truly unscrupulous in achieving his goals. He was capable of conceiving any kind of plan, and not just conceiving them, but daring to put them into action!

How could such a person not be terrifying?

Yue Tianyang watched Luo Xiu and said, "Being shameless and despicable is a realm unto itself."

Luo Xiu forced a smile. "Do those four Elders have a grudge against you?"

"Yes," Yue Tianyang replied. "They frequently bullied me when I was a child."

Luo Xiu gave a dry laugh. "That's quite a method, but it won't be necessary."

Yue Tianyang insisted, "This adds a layer of insurance and conserves your energy for the challenge against Old Master Ye later. Old Master Ye's strength is far superior to mine."

"There's no need for Boss Yue to worry. I am confident."

Luo Xiu shook his head, then made his way unhurriedly toward the pool.

「Elsewhere.」

Ye Ningxue gazed at Luo Xiu's retreating back with adoration, her eyes seemingly about to overflow.

Elder Ye scoffed, "That sickly appearance of his... Just looking at him annoys me!"

Ye Ningxue, however, retorted defensively, "Grandmother, you don't understand. This is a kind of 'sickly handsome' aesthetic that's very popular right now. Don't you find my master's sickliness charming?"

Hearing this, Elder Ye nearly exploded with rage.

She decided that once Luo Xiu's challenge was over, she would have to warn him sternly to stay away from Ye Ningxue!

"Xiao Xue, I don't object to you liking boys; I was young once, too. But it must be someone with masculine vigor, a responsible and dependable man, not this sort of pretty boy who only knows how to look cool!"

As she spoke, Elder Ye saw that Luo Xiu had reached the edge of the pool. Just as she was wondering how he planned to get into the pool to challenge the four Elders, Luo Xiu stepped directly onto the water's surface, treating it as if it were solid ground.

Walking on water!

Seeing this, Elder Ye's eyes widened, and she leaned in closer to get a better look.

On the other side, Yue Tianyang also stared with wide-eyed disbelief.

Typically, challengers would first throw floating objects onto the water to use as stepping stones, then use their Qinggong to move across. But Luo Xiu was walking directly on the water!

Stepping on the surface as if it were flat ground!

"Such a marvelous skill, truly marvelous!" Yue Tianyang couldn't help but exclaim in admiration. "Even when Damo crossed the river on a single reed, he still used Qinggong to take advantage of the reed's buoyancy."

Ye Ningxue, however, acted as if this was perfectly normal, her dazed little face filled with pride. She suddenly pumped her little fists in the air and shouted, "Master, you're so cool!"

「In the middle of the pool.」

Luo Xiu strode across the surface of the water, leisurely walking toward one of the Ye Family Elders.

The Elder watched Luo Xiu approach with a solemn expression and slowly stood up. She had initially looked down on him, but now that he could walk on water, she no longer dared to underestimate him.

This young man has some real skill!

After a moment, Luo Xiu stopped and looked at the old woman before him. "So, if I can just get this senior's feet to leave the stone platform, I pass?"

"Correct, as long as you..."

SPLASH!

However, before she could finish her sentence, Luo Xiu unexpectedly reached out and shoved her into the water.

The scene was incredibly simple, yet bizarre. It was like two people chatting by the water's edge when one of them suddenly pushed the other in.

It took Elder Ye on the shore a good moment to react. She pointed at Luo Xiu with her Phoenix-Headed Cane and scolded, "You shameless little bastard!"

To any observer, it was clear that Luo Xiu had just launched a sneak attack.

This was a flagrant disregard for martial virtue! Utterly dishonorable!

But Luo Xiu himself appeared completely justified. He turned back to look at Elder Ye on the shore and announced loudly, "Elder Ye, you yourself said that this junior could use any means necessary."

Elder Ye's chest heaved with anger. She wished she could go up and strike Luo Xiu dead with her cane, but she couldn't refute his words. Regardless of whether Luo Xiu had used a sneak attack or played dirty, the fact that he had made one of the Elders leave the stone platform was indisputable.

Afterward, Luo Xiu walked across the water as if it were solid ground, heading toward the waterfall. Behind it was a large cave where Old Master Ye was waiting. Next, he just had to pass Old Master Ye's test, and then he could go and draw the sword.

"Shameless cur, take this palm!"

Just then, a furious roar sounded from behind him. The Elder who had just been pushed into the water leaped into the air, striking at Luo Xiu with a palm filled with ferocious power.

But Luo Xiu didn't even turn his head.

BOOM!

In the next instant, the Elder was struck by an invisible fist and sent flying backward.

Seeing this, the other three Elders became enraged. They leaped into the air and launched their own palm strikes at Luo Xiu from three different directions.

A faint smile touched Luo Xiu's lips as he continued to walk forward.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

Three consecutive blasts echoed. Fist energy surged through The Void, seeming to distort space itself!

The three Elders were simultaneously sent flying backward, landing awkwardly in the water.

Luo Xiu glanced back, his eyes holding a hint of apology.

"Why must you all go to such lengths? If I hadn't used a sneak attack and had fought you seniors head-on, you all would have been injured. You are all of such an advanced age, and this junior truly couldn't bear to harm you."

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