Starting with the Magic Absorption Technique: I swept through the fantasy world.

"This time I won't hold back. What comes up here won't just be broken arms and legs."

After a moment, no one in the crowd agreed to fight.

"I gave you a chance, but you were useless. Since you didn't dare to go up, you should use a respectful address when you see me in the future."

"Please call me the leader of Fire City."

"Young friend, you are the one in charge of our Fire City. Please set off." Elder Hun Tian took out a golden token: "Take this!"

Wang Mu immediately accepted it.

"This token will guide you on your way to the Flame Domain Grand Competition, and it is also your admission ticket to the Flame Domain Grand Competition. Be careful on your journey," Elder Hun Tian said carefully.

"Alright, in that case I'll set off." Wang Mu waved his hand.

"You must come back safely! I'll be waiting for you in Fire City." Jiu Ling suddenly jumped out from behind Elder Hun Tian.

"Don't worry, this trip will be fine." Wang Mu waved behind him and walked away without looking back.

The next day, Wang Mu, who had embarked on the Flame Domain Grand Competition, had already left the territory of Fire City, guided by the token.

"What kind of place is this? It's so hot! Although the Flame Domain is vast, because of the fire element, resources are concentrated in one place." Wang Mu shook his head, stopped thinking about it, and focused on heading towards the Flame Domain Grand Competition.

"who!"

"Come out now, or we won't be polite."

The sudden appearance of the person startled Wang Mu.

As Wang Mu advanced, the figures opposite him gradually came into view. They were two middle-aged men carrying long spears, wearing uniform-style armor that shimmered under the fire element, looking quite luxurious.

"They must be guards from some wealthy family. After all, the way wealthy families always want to go out in style is perfectly embodied in these guards." Wang Mu didn't think much of it and walked straight over.

"Halt! This is the temporary resting place of Zhu Xiaotian, the eldest son of the Zhu family patriarch. Who goes there? State your name!" Seeing Wang Mu move forward, the armored guards stepped forward in pairs, blocking his path with their long spears crossed.

"I'd like to inform your master that I am Wang Mu, a rogue cultivator of little renown, who wishes to exchange ideas with your master, Zhu Xiaotian," Wang Mu replied, clasping his hands in a half-smile.

"How dare you! Young Master is wise and mighty, how could he possibly recognize a fool like you? Besides, how dare you address Young Master by his name? Guards, seize him!"

The remaining armored guards took out their standard-issue spears and slowly approached Wang Mu, surrounding him.

'cough'

A soft cough came from the resting camp behind the armored guards, and the lead armored guard gave the rest of the armored guards a meaningful look.

"Our chance to shine in front of Young Master Zhu has arrived! Let's capture this man and curry favor with him. Today is the day we'll be promoted and make a fortune! Brothers, don't be afraid, charge!" The armored guard in the lead nodded in agreement.

"Why are all the people I meet so ignorant and full of nonsense?" Wang Mu said helplessly.

The Heavenly Demon Sword materialized in his hand, and with a gentle wave, a burst of sword energy erupted from Wang Mu's body. In the next moment, no one was left standing around; the armored guards all fell to the ground.

"I forgive your ignorance, but I won't kill you this time. If you dare to be unreasonable again, don't blame me for being ruthless."

The next moment, an old woman came out of the camp and gestured to Wang Mu.

"Young hero, you have quite the cultivation level."

“Young hero, I mean you no harm. I have come at the behest of Young Master Zhu, who invited you to the camp for a gathering.” The old woman gestured for him to join her.

This was the result Wang Mu wanted, so he nodded and gestured for the old woman to lead the way.

Finally, Wang Mu and his group sat down in front of the campfire. Opposite Wang Mu sat a fat man who looked about the same age as him, with layers upon layers of fat on his face. He was warmly greeting Wang Mu.

"Young Master Wang has impressive cultivation. Judging from your young age, you must be heading to the Flame Domain Grand Competition to try your luck."

"What do you mean by this?"

"Oh, Young Master Wang, don't you know? The elite disciples of various sects participating in the Yan Domain Grand Competition have all announced that they want to recruit personal attendants during the competition. If we Golden Core Realm cultivators can be appreciated by an elite disciple and taken in as personal attendants, wouldn't our rise to prominence be just around the corner?"

Zhu Xiaotian said excitedly, his eyes filled with anticipation.

"Such a wonderful thing! It seems this Flame Domain Grand Competition is going to be quite lively," Wang Mu replied.

"Indeed, I'm not exaggerating, but with the support of our family resources, we've almost reached the Golden Core stage. The remaining stages can only be reached through opportunities. And the elite disciples of various sects, who receive even a slight allocation of resources for their daily cultivation, are all huge benefits and opportunities for us."

When he got excited, Zhu Xiaotian even stood up.

"Then I wish Young Master Zhu all the best in obtaining his great opportunity soon." Wang Mu cupped his hands in greeting.

"It's getting late, I'll go and rest now."

“Young Master Wang, please go ahead. It is indeed getting late. Young Master Wang is in a hurry,” Zhu Xiaotian replied.

Watching Wang Mu's departing figure, Zhu Xiaotian then asked the old woman who was always by his side.

"Granny Liu, what is this person's cultivation level?"

"In response to your question, young master, this person possesses profound spiritual energy. Every word he utters carries the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. I believe his cultivation level is at the ninth level of the Golden Core Realm, or even higher than the Nascent Soul Realm," the old woman replied after pondering.

"Up to the Nascent Soul Realm?" Zhu Xiaotian gasped upon hearing the answer.

"Such people are the kind of young people I, Zhu Xiaotian, need to befriend," Zhu Xiaotian thought to himself. Reflecting on his composed and respectful demeanor just now, Zhu Xiaotian nodded in satisfaction.

“When interacting with this kind of young people, being too attentive can also be off-putting.”

Wang Mu, who was at a distance, withdrew his divine sense upon hearing this. "He really is a strange person."

Without much thought, I sat cross-legged and entered a meditative state.

The next morning, nothing unusual happened overnight.

The guards around him had already been relieved of their vigilance during the night, after all, nighttime is the time when things are most likely to go wrong.

"Young Master Wang, Young Master Zhu has prepared breakfast. Please follow me." The armored guard gestured for him to enter.

Wang Mu then went to have his meal. Zhu Xiaotian was already waiting by the breakfast table, surrounded by armored guards and others. However, the old woman from last night was nowhere to be seen. It seemed that she had noticed Wang Mu's question, so Zhu Xiaotian spoke up to answer it.

"Grandma Liu is currently scouting ahead; let's have our meal first."

After Wang Mu recovered, his wife still hadn't returned, so he woke up Zhu Xiaotian.

"Why don't you wait here... I'll get going first!"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Xiaotian panicked. Was Wang Mu going to abandon him?

Zhu Xiaotian's idea was indeed good. Wang Mu didn't think he was very reliable. If he had him by his side, he wouldn't be of much help and would probably only cause him a lot of trouble.

"Sir, I will go with you. Let my servants keep watch here!"