I long to return home!

If "戾气" refers to a person's irritability, ruthlessness, and extreme nature, then "煞气" represents a person's viciousness.

The two energies can harm the body, and if they are too strong, they may shorten one's lifespan. The few strands of white hair on Xue Wu's forehead are a sign that his lifespan has been slightly reduced.

However, the evil energy can still be controlled and tamed. The harm caused by the evil energy can be ignored as long as one's temperament is not in a state of extreme anger and pain. But the malevolent energy is different; it accompanies one's body and directly affects one's temperament.

During the months of enlightenment, the entire Wuji Empire announced a major event to all states: the Foundation Establishment Holy Land, which was originally scheduled to open in five years, was forcibly opened by the Royal Family with several Nascent Soul stage devotees. The Holy Land had the most abundant spiritual energy and was also the most dangerous.

He specifically called upon cultivators from all states, with each sect allowed to send ten disciples to participate, firstly to observe the prodigies of each sect, and secondly to provide training for the participating members of the royal family.

Once this battle begins, it will undoubtedly be a stage for the young talents of various sects, where masters abound and bloody battles are inevitable.

...

With Lin Mubai's spiritual energy conditioning over the past few months, Xue Wu's body has recovered to its peak. The malevolent energy that was transformed into evil energy no longer surges violently, but has become exceptionally peaceful, which is also beneficial to Xue Wu's cultivation progress.

Lin Mubai seemed to sense something and slowly withdrew his hand that was transmitting spiritual energy. At this moment, his face was somewhat pale. Even a cultivator would be exhausted after many days without sleep.

A few breaths later, Xue Wu opened his eyes. His aura had become much stronger, and his face looked much colder and more arrogant. He looked around and examined his own body. Then he turned his head and saw the weak Lin Mubai.

"Awake?" Lin Mubai squinted and yawned.

"Ah."

"It's good that you're awake. You were corrupted by malevolent energy, but you're mostly recovered now. However, you still need to memorize the internal energy cultivation method to regulate your mind and prevent being controlled by malevolent energy again." Lin Mubai took out an internal energy cultivation method from his storage bag and handed it to Xue Wu. He then said, "I will continue my seclusion now. If you have nothing else to do, go find your senior brother. He has already come out of seclusion and will pass on some things to you." Lin Mubai's eyes blinked, clearly indicating that he was extremely sleepy.

Xue Wu took the cultivation manual and was about to leave when he suddenly remembered something important. A hint of malevolent energy surfaced within him as he angrily said, "Master, that teleportation jade slip is damaged. The secret technique within it is incomplete and cannot support my teleportation back."

Upon hearing this, Lin Mubai was taken aback. He had already had a premonition that Xue Wu could not have been trapped inside the jade slip without a reason. There must be something fishy going on. He had suspected Huang Jun before, but had never been able to confirm it. Now, after hearing Xue Wu's explanation, everything made sense.

A flash of anger crossed his eyes. After a moment's thought, he waved his hand and said calmly, "I understand. Go find your senior brother first. I will definitely investigate the matter thoroughly."

Xue Wu responded, his murderous aura dissipated, and he turned and left the spirit house after bidding farewell to Lin Mubai. Not long after Xue Wu left, Lin Mubai felt a chill, and the entire spirit house was instantly frozen. His fists clenched so tightly that blood flowed from them.

A moment later, the spirit house was covered with a barrier. If it weren't for the loss of his cultivation, given Lin Mubai's personality, he would have already stormed the main peak and thrown Shangguan Tou into the realm to stay for a month.

...

Xue Wu walked along the Cloud Peak Path. He wasn't in a hurry to find Xu Tao. Instead, he wanted to go back to the cozy cottage first. He missed home and felt uneasy about not going home to see his family after being away for so long.

The forest of Yunfeng is filled with birdsong, creating a very peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. However, as you walk along, you can also hear two Yunfeng disciples chatting ahead.

Their conversation was still about Xue Wu. Even after many months, all sorts of rumors circulated. Some said Xue Wu was the reincarnation of a blood demon, wielding a deadly weapon; others said he had fallen into evil ways and killed many people in the Valley of Hundred Weapons with a deadly weapon... Even more absurd was the claim that Xue Wu was not human, but a demon beast in human form.

These rumors were mostly spread by disciples of Hundred Weapons Valley who were with Xue Wu's group. Xue Wu himself was puzzled when he heard them and quickly went forward to discuss them.

"Senior brother, who are you talking about?"

"Xue Wu, Junior Brother, you must know, right? He's been making headlines for the past few months. I heard he was trapped in Hundred Weapons Valley for a month, and when he came out, the sky was filled with blood, and he was wielding a vicious weapon and smashing many buildings."

"Yes, yes, I was there at the time. The shattered building left scarlet bloodstains that haven't faded yet."

"Furthermore, this Xue Wu is extremely bloodthirsty. According to the senior brother who came from Hundred Weapons Valley, he killed many people in the valley and came out carrying many magical beast cores, including a fourth-tier magical beast, the Purple Winged Thunder Eagle."

Xue Wu chuckled a few times as he listened, then went back to his own business; this was the first time he'd encountered something like this.

"No, junior brother, what are you laughing at? This is a serious matter. By the way, junior brother, what's your name?"

"Xue Wu," Xue Wu said calmly, his tone soft enough for the two Yunfeng disciples to hear.

Upon hearing those two words, the two broke out in a cold sweat. Seeing Xue Wu's sinister smile, they immediately imagined his bloodthirsty nature, screamed in terror, and fled in panic.

Xue Wu watched the two run away, clutching his stomach and laughing incessantly. He had only ever seen this kind of scene in novels, but he never expected it to appear before his eyes. He composed himself and headed towards home.

Along the way, whenever they saw Xue Wu's disciples, those who didn't know his character would run away as soon as they saw him, showing no semblance of harmony among fellow disciples.

Xue Wu quickly walked up the familiar stone steps. He would be home if he walked up further. Just then, he heard a man and a woman arguing.

Holy crap! Who's arguing in front of my house?

Xue Wu frowned and quickened his pace as he walked up the mountain. As his steps quickened, his voice became clearer and clearer.

This guy's voice sounds so smug, like I've heard it somewhere before, but I can't quite place it. And the girl's voice... Holy crap! Jin Lingjiao!

Xue Wu was startled, then took two steps in one and rushed to his door. Upon closer inspection, he saw Shangguan Tou pinning Jin Lingjiao against the wall, intending to commit an indecent act.

"Damn it! You're a fucking beast! Doing this in front of my house?!"

Xue Wu shouted angrily, interrupting Shangguan Tou's next move. Jin Lingjiao, who was blocked, was in a better mood when she saw the person who came. She pushed Shangguan Tou aside and came to Xue Wu's side, hugging his arm tightly.

Seeing that things had been interrupted, Shangguan Tou, displeased, snapped, "What are you doing here?"

"Are you fucking an idiot? You're doing a wall slam at my doorstep, what am I supposed to be doing here?" Xue Wu roared, then looked at Jin Lingjiao, who looked aggrieved, and asked, "And you, what are you two doing having your love talk at my doorstep?"

"No, I've been staying here waiting for you to come back. It's him who's been harassing me," Jin Lingjiao explained, pointing at Shangguan Tou in front of her, feeling wronged.

"Holy crap! Is that true?" Xue Wu was taken aback. At first, he thought Jin Lingjiao had changed her mind and was even a little sad, but he never expected things to turn out like this. He looked at Shangguan Tou with disdain, his eyes subtly changing: "No, buddy, are you a simp?"