How did a bastard like him become an immortal?

[Foundation Building Level 1!]

Four large characters appeared prominently on the Immortal Martial Stone Tablet, so conspicuous! Eye-catching! Dazzling!

The entire training ground fell into complete silence, followed by a series of gasps of astonishment. The expressions on everyone's faces were incredibly varied, with mouths agape wide enough to fit an egg.

Only the young man in white stood calmly with his hands behind his back.

"Young Master Yun is truly a genius in cultivation! In just a few months, he has already completed the Foundation Establishment stage. Hehe. Congratulations to the Marquis's mansion for having another genius immortal." Shi Miaochan laughed.

Li Rentu's eyes were filled with shock and a hint of complexity. "This is truly beyond my expectations."

The second wife, Liu Ruyue, stood to the side, her face extremely pale. Her fists, clenched tightly in her sleeves, trembled slightly. "This is impossible! This is impossible!"

The other ladies also had different expressions, especially the First Lady, whose eyes held an unconcealable chill.

Looking at everyone's expressions, Shi Miaochan smiled and said, "Young Master Yun might just be the one who can create miracles."

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On the training ground, Yuan Wuji looked at Li Muyun with burning eyes and said, "Young Master Yun, Immortal, Foundation Establishment Level 1!"

Hearing Yuan Wuji's words, the young men and women in the training ground could hardly maintain their composure, their faces filled with shock. Many who had just been mocking and disdainful were now swallowing hard, unable to even change their expressions.

In just four months, he went from being a useless person to an immortal, and even reached the Foundation Establishment stage. This is simply a miracle!

Just as Li Tianci was about to mock Li Muyun, he stared incredulously at the four characters "Foundation Building Level 1," his shock beyond measure. Then, his eyes turned red with jealousy and resentment, and he trembled all over!

This made his ninth level of martial arts pale in comparison, not even causing a ripple. Compared to the first level of foundation building of an immortal, the ninth level of martial arts was like stars compared to the moon, not worth mentioning!

"How is this possible! How could a bastard like him possibly do this?!"

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Li Muyun's lips curled slightly upward as he surveyed everyone present, memorizing each expression. Just like when they had previously mocked and ridiculed him as a good-for-nothing bastard, and insulted his mother as a prostitute. Only now, their expressions had shifted from disdain and ridicule to shock.

Li Muyun flicked his long sleeves, bowed to Yuan Wuji, and then calmly withdrew. After so many years of forbearance, Li Muyun was no longer a child, and his small achievements were not enough to make him complacent; this was just the beginning.

On the high platform, Shi Miaochan excitedly rushed to the martial arts arena, grabbed Li Muyun and said, "Young Master Yun, you are a man of great talent."

Li Muyun smiled faintly and said, "Your cultivation has improved recently. Your Highness, you and I are so close, aren't you afraid of gossip?"

Just as Li Muyun said, as soon as Shi Miaochan came down, everyone's eyes followed her closely, all admiring Shi Miaochan's beauty and envying Li Muyun.

Shi Miaochan raised an eyebrow, her eyes sparkling with tears, and moved her fair and beautiful face closer to Li Muyun. "I have declared that you are the man I have chosen. Now you are a Foundation Establishment Immortal and the son of a Marquis. You are a perfect match for me. What do I have to be afraid of?"

"Your Highness, stop teasing me. You may not be afraid, but I am, okay?"

Li Muyun chuckled dryly and quickly turned his head away. He really couldn't stand such ambiguity in public, especially since it was Princess Li Muyun.

Shi Miaochan chuckled, "Handsome, you are the one I've been longing for. As long as you're here, His Majesty won't marry me off to that nasty guy from the Lü family."

"My shield is really useful, isn't it?"

Li Muyun rubbed his nose speechlessly. Another reason he hadn't left his house in recent months was that Shi Miaochan had countless suitors in the capital. Upon hearing of Shi Miaochan's marriage proposal, they all wanted to kill Li Muyun. Even at home, Li Muyun received numerous challenges. Fortunately, the Heavenly Slaughter Marquis's reputation was well-known, and no one dared to break into the Marquis's residence. Otherwise, Li Muyun might have been attacked by Shi Miaochan's crazed suitors even at home.

"All tests are now complete. Next is the challenge phase. The Marquis's Mansion will distribute monthly stipends and cultivation resources according to the level of cultivation. Those below the fifth level of Martial Apprentice can challenge those above the fifth level. If they succeed, they can stay in the Marquis's Mansion. Those above the fifth level of Martial Apprentice can also challenge each other. If they succeed, they will receive three months' worth of the other party's monthly stipend and resources."

Yuan Wuji announced the rules, "Each person has only one chance to challenge. Now everyone prepare to begin the challenge."

These words stirred up the young people in the training ground. Some of them had a glimmer of hope in their eyes, for this was their last chance to stay in the Marquis's mansion.

At this moment, most of these burning gazes were actually focused on Li Muyun.

Shi Miaochan chuckled and said, "It seems that people still don't want to believe that you are now a Foundation Establishment Immortal."

Li Muyun also laughed and said, "Everyone only wants me to be a useless bastard, not an immortal. If they still hold onto that sliver of illusion and challenge me, I don't mind letting them know the consequences of deceiving themselves."

Just as Li Muyun finished speaking, someone finally made up their mind and stepped forward.

This man was Lin Feng, one of Li Tianci's underlings. In the recent test, he was at the fourth level of Martial Apprentice, just one step away from the fifth level, and he was very confident in his strength. Moreover, he didn't believe that Li Muyun could really become a Foundation Establishment Immortal; he must have used some means to disable the Immortal Martial Stone Tablet.

Moreover, if Lin Feng can expose Li Muyun's deception, Young Master Tianci and his second wife will definitely take a liking to him, and his future prospects will be limitless!

"I challenge Li Muyun!"

Lin Feng fixed his provocative gaze on Li Muyun, seemingly confident that he had him cornered.

The others also cast curious and questioning glances. Everyone had doubts about Li Muyun's sudden transformation, and some of the younger ones even showed regret, lamenting that they were not the ones challenging Li Muyun.

Li Muyun looked at Lin Feng indifferently. He remembered Lin Feng, one of Li Tianci's lackeys, who had insulted and bullied him many times over the years.

A cold glint flashed in Li Muyun's eyes as he said calmly, "Then let's go."

Lin Feng was somewhat surprised by Li Muyun's quick and decisive agreement, and a sense of unease crept into his heart. Could Li Muyun really be an immortal?

However, with the arrow already on the bowstring, there was no turning back. Lin Feng comforted himself and shouted, "I've never heard of someone suddenly becoming an immortal and then establishing their foundation so quickly in just a few months! This is impossible! Li Muyun, let me expose your deceitful tricks and let everyone in the Marquis's mansion know your true colors!"

Li Tianci said from a short distance away, "Give him a good lesson. From now on, you will stay by my side as my personal bodyguard. I will reward you with a high-grade human-level martial arts technique."

Upon hearing this, Lin Feng's fighting spirit soared even higher. The slight unease in his heart was suppressed by greed. He walked towards the challenge arena and shouted, "Li Muyun, stop deceiving yourself and come to fight!"

Li Muyun, dressed in white, entered the room with an air of nonchalance, gently shook his head, and chuckled, "What a self-deceiving act. Come on."