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Leng Yueyao picked up the rough ceramic cup, her fingertips touching the slightly hot tea, but she felt nothing. She gently swirled the clear but spiritually thin tea in the cup, but did not drink it. Instead, she changed the subject and went straight to the point:

"Sect Leader Shen is too modest. To be able to frighten Elder Jin Yan of the Blazing Sun Sect is far beyond mere luck."

"I wonder what kind of relationship exists between your sect's founder and that True Man Liuyun? My Xuanbing Pavilion is quite interested in ancient secrets, and I hope Sect Leader Shen will be so kind as to enlighten us."

The true intentions were revealed! Leng Yueyao had indeed come to investigate the truth, and her target was the core issue—the truth behind the "Nascent Soul Sword Immortal's Manifestation" that day and the origins of the Qingyun Sect!

Shi Tie clenched his fists as he listened. This woman's words were barbed; she was clearly here to cause trouble!

He glared at her, wishing he could kick this cold-blooded woman out immediately.

Shen Mo felt a chill run down his spine, but his expression remained calm. He gently blew away the tea froth, took a sip, and then said slowly:

"The story of our patriarch is ancient, and the sect's records are incomplete, so it is mostly passed down orally. I, Shen, also know little about it. I only know that our patriarch was called 'Qingyunzi,' and that he once traveled here. Whether he truly interacted with True Person Liuyun is difficult to verify. As for the matter of startling Senior Jin Yan..."

He put down his teacup and looked calmly at Leng Yueyao. "In truth, there were unusual celestial phenomena at the time, and the power of the stars surged, which happened to trigger the resonance of the Water Palace's restrictions. It was just like the manifestation of the ancestral master's legacy. We juniors were only able to escape by chance and dare not take credit for the work of heaven."

He attributed everything to "celestial phenomena" and "coincidence," which seemed reasonable and difficult to refute, yet left room for endless imagination.

A glint of icy blue light flashed in Leng Yueyao's eyes, clearly indicating her disbelief in his words. However, Shen Mo's words were earnest, and she couldn't find any flaws in them for the time being.

She paused for a moment, her gaze sweeping over Shi Tie, who stood behind Shen Mo like an iron tower protecting him, and suddenly said:

"This fellow Daoist possesses abundant qi and blood, and an inner aura of malevolence; he must be a esteemed disciple of your sect. Judging from his foundation, it seems he is not following a purely qi-refining path, but rather displays some physical cultivation qualities. The Qingyun Sect's lineage is indeed unique."

Her words were both a change of topic and a continued test of the Qingyun Sect's strength. The path of body cultivation is arduous and requires extremely high resources, far beyond the reach of ordinary small sects.

Upon hearing this, Shi Tie stiffened his neck and was about to speak, but was stopped by a look from Shen Mo.

Shen Mo smiled slightly: "I'm sorry to have made you laugh, Fairy Leng. This is my junior brother, Shi Tie. He is honest and straightforward, and does have some rudimentary talent in body refinement."

"Our sect's heritage is meager and cannot compare with the profound methods of the Xuanbing Pavilion. We merely allow our disciples to follow their own nature and explore their own paths."

"Oh? Each according to its own nature?" Leng Yueyao's gaze swept across the outside of the reception hall again. She could vaguely see spiritual light flickering in the distant herb garden, as if it were shrouded by an array. Although the fluctuations were weak, the structure was quite ingenious and definitely not an ordinary maze.

Her suspicions deepened. This small sect, from its leader to its disciples, and even its protective formation, seemed unusual in every way.

Seeing this, a male disciple in the late stage of Qi Refining behind her suddenly stepped forward, cupped his hands in a gesture of respect towards Shi Tie, and suggested in a slightly provocative tone:

"Han Li, an outer disciple of the Xuanbing Pavilion. I have long heard of the extraordinary talents of the Qingyun Sect's disciples, and now that I have the opportunity to meet them, I am eager to learn. May I ask if you could teach me a few moves, so that we may broaden our horizons?"

This was clearly a test to see who would make a move! The atmosphere instantly became tense!

Su Xiao's face turned pale. Although Shi Tie was brave, his opponent was a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator and a disciple of a major sect like the Xuanbing Pavilion. His cultivation techniques and magical treasures must far surpass those of his own. How could he be a match for him?

Shi Tie, however, glared angrily. He had been holding back his rage for a long time, and upon hearing this, he not only showed no fear but also seemed eager to try. He looked at Shen Mo and asked, "Sect Leader!"

Shen Mo sneered inwardly. They had come, just as expected. He looked at Leng Yueyao and said calmly, "Fairy Leng, my disciples are uncouth and may offend the harmony of your esteemed disciples."

Leng Yueyao replied calmly, "It's just a friendly spar. We'll stop when we've reached our limit. Sect Leader Shen, there's no need to worry. Han Li, be mindful of your limits."

"Yes, Senior Sister Leng!" A hint of smugness flashed in Han Li's eyes as he looked at Shi Tie and gestured, "Please!"

Shen Mo knew this battle was unavoidable, and it would also be a good opportunity to see the skills of disciples from major sects. He nodded slightly to Shi Tie in agreement: "Since it's a friendly spar, then go ahead. Remember, victory and defeat are common occurrences; don't be reckless."

"I know!" Shi Tie roared, his muscles bulging, and a fierce aura burst forth as he strode towards the open space outside the hall.

He had been practicing the "Giant Spirit Shaking Mountain Technique" for a long time, and with Shen Mo's new technique to solidify his foundation, his vitality far surpassed that of his peers!

Upon seeing this, Han Li's eyes flashed with disdain. A body cultivator? Just a brute!

With a swift movement, he floated out of the hall like a ghost, his movements graceful and elegant, displaying his extremely high level of agility.

Before he could even stand still, he had already drawn his fingers like a sword, and a sharp, icy gust of wind from his fingertips had already pierced through the air and struck Shi Tiemian! The chill from his fingertips caused the surrounding temperature to plummet!

"Well done!" Shi Tie neither dodged nor avoided, but instead met the punch head-on, lowered his waist and stood at attention, throwing out a punch! There were no fancy techniques, only pure power! The wind from the punch surged, producing a muffled sound of air being torn apart!

"Bang!"

Their fists clashed, producing a muffled thud. Han Li felt an immense force surge through him, his finger bones throbbing with pain. He staggered back three steps uncontrollably, his contempt instantly replaced by shock!

How can this barbarian be so strong?! He's at the seventh level of Qi Refining!

Shi Tie merely swayed slightly before regaining his footing. With a low roar, he pounced again, his fists and feet raining down like a storm. His attacks were wide and sweeping, forcing Han Li to rely on his exquisite footwork to dodge constantly. Occasionally, he would counterattack with ice spikes and wind blades, but Shi Tie withstood them all with his powerful physique!

The situation on the field was that Shi Tie, a body cultivator, was subtly suppressing Han Li, who was at the seventh level of Qi Refining!

Although Han Li was agile and his techniques were exquisite, preventing him from being defeated immediately, the scene was truly unsightly.

The other two disciples behind Leng Yueyao looked rather grim, clearly not expecting Han Li to be in such a predicament.

Leng Yueyao remained expressionless, but a hint of seriousness crept into her eyes. The solid foundation and robust physique of this Qingyun Sect disciple far exceeded her expectations. This was definitely not something an ordinary small sect could cultivate!

That's enough.

Seeing that Han Li was losing face after a long and arduous attack, and seemed about to resort to his trump card, Leng Yueyao finally spoke up calmly.

The sound wasn't loud, but it carried a chill that instantly enveloped the entire area, causing both fighters to freeze in their tracks.

Han Li reluctantly withdrew his hand, his face flushed and paled in turns. He retreated behind Leng Yueyao, his gaze towards Shi Tie filled with shame, indignation, and fear.

Shi Tie also stopped and stood up. Although his breathing was a little disordered, his eyes were bright and his fighting spirit was high. He grinned at Han Li, revealing a set of white teeth, which made Han Li even angrier.

"A well-trained disciple of Sect Leader Shen." Leng Yueyao looked at Shen Mo, her tone still calm. "He has a solid foundation and is exceptionally brave. Given time, he will surely achieve great things."

"You flatter me, Fairy Leng. My junior brother is clumsy and only knows a few farming tricks. I'm sorry to have made your sect laugh at me," Shen Mo said modestly, though he was quite satisfied with Shi Tie's performance.

This battle not only demonstrated the strength of the Qingyun Sect disciples, but more importantly, it showcased a spirit of fearlessness in the face of power and a willingness to confront adversity.

Leng Yueyao gave Shen Mo a deep look, as if trying to discern something from his calm face.

Today's probing gave her the feeling that Qingyun Sect was shrouded in a fog, seemingly ordinary, but deep down it seemed to hide something that made her heart tremble.

The sect leader was as steady as a mountain, the disciples were no ordinary people, and there was also a faint, peculiar fluctuation of an array...

She stood up and said goodbye: "We have troubled you for a long time today. We still have to go on our way, so we will take our leave now."

Shen Mo also rose to see her off: "Please take care, Fairy Leng. This is a remote mountain place, and I apologize for any shortcomings in our hospitality."

Leng Yueyao nodded, said no more, and turned to leave with her three disciples. Her figure quickly disappeared at the end of the mountain path. She came and went in a hurry, leaving behind only a cold, icy landscape.

Only after confirming that the other party had really gone far away did Su Xiao and the others breathe a long sigh of relief, feeling that their backs were soaked with cold sweat.

"Sect Leader, these people from the Xuanbing Pavilion are too arrogant!" Shi Tie was still indignant.

Shen Mo gazed in the direction they had left, his eyes deep and unfathomable: "A great sect has its own pride. Although they were testing us today, they didn't truly break off relations."

"After this incident, the Xuanbing Pavilion should not come easily again in the short term. But we... cannot afford to be complacent in the slightest."