Chapter 1298: Chapter 1298: Mo Youu’s Explanation
Swoosh...
Mo Youu appeared out of thin air.
"Thank you," Mo Youu said, his tone a bit inexplicable.
"Thank you for what?" Xiao Yi said indifferently.
Mo Youu remained standing instead of sitting, "If it weren’t for Junior Brother Xiao Yi letting Junior Brother Qing Lin leave, how would I have the face to appear?"
Xiao Yi shook his head, "If I remember correctly, this is the second time Senior Brother Mo Youu has thanked me."
"The first time, I accepted it, but now I regret it."
"This time..."
Xiao Yi stopped speaking and fell silent.
Mo Youu looked at Xiao Yi’s face, as cold as frost, frowned, and also said nothing.
After a while, Mo Youu was the first to speak, "I come to give Junior Brother Xiao Yi an explanation."
Xiao Yi spoke indifferently, "Senior Brother Mo Youu, do you still remember what you promised me before the second round of the competition?"
"I remember." Mo Youu nodded.
At that time, Xiao Yi’s exact words were, ’In the second round of the competition, I entrust Senior Brother Mo Youu to look after Qin Yi and Tong Ye.’
In Xiao Yi’s view then, these two were the most troublesome disciples in the Black Cloud Academy, second only to Qing Lin.
As for Qing Lin, Xiao Yi never worried.
Because he believed in Qing Lin’s strength, even the top five Chiefs wouldn’t dare to harm Qing Lin.
And Mo Youu’s exact words then were, ’If these two have the slightest mishap, I will pay with my life.’
Now, Tong Ye and Qin Yi indeed had no mishap, at most minor injuries.
Only Qing Lin, the disciple that Xiao Yi was assured of and did not entrust to Mo Youu, was severely injured, near death.
Xiao Yi did not explicitly say it.
But Mo Youu understood his meaning.
A trace of guilt flashed across Mo Youu’s face, "Junior Brother Xiao Yi should know, given my nature, I won’t argue any point."
"If Qing Lin’s matter requires me to pay with my life, so be it."
Xiao Yi shook his head, "Senior Brother Mo Youu should also know, Qing Lin is now alright, otherwise, you wouldn’t be standing here talking to me."
Mo Youu’s face turned sharp, "I assume Tong Ye and the others have already informed Junior Brother Xiao Yi of the matters within the Heavenly Hidden Secret Realm."
"If it were Junior Brother Xiao Yi in such a situation, how would you handle it?"
"I have only one sister, not help?"
Xiao Yi did not answer, but his tone suddenly turned grave, "15 years ago, during the last Hundred Schools Competition, Senior Brother Mo Youu suddenly withdrew, it was also for Mo Youh, wasn’t it?"
"You knew?" Mo Youu’s face slightly changed.
Xiao Yi remained silent.
Mo Youu’s expression turned serious and he nodded, "Indeed."
"15 years ago, during the last Hundred Schools Competition, I was not yet 20, yet I had overwhelmed the Chiefs of the Twelve Peaks of Heavenly Hidden Academy."
"Even the then Chief of Heavenly Hidden could only withstand my sword for a minute."
"None of the other Chiefs from various academies could withstand a single blow from me."
"At that time, I became famous in a single battle, high-spirited and even dared to ignore all the Central Region heavenly talents."
Mo Youu’s face was full of pride.
This was the real Mo Youu. Although he usually appeared calm and composed, in his bones, he was extraordinarily proud, with all the pride a heavenly talent should have, yet more confident and defiant than any other heavenly talent.
Of course, he had the ability to back it up.
"It was also at that time." The pride on Mo Youu’s face suddenly faded, replaced by complexity.
"The Sky-reaching Peak Elder of Heavenly Hidden sought me out."
"So that’s how the current Direct Disciple of Heavenly Stacked Peak, Mo Youh, came to be?" Xiao Yi interrupted coldly.
"Yes." Mo Youu nodded, "Mo Youh and I have relied on each other since childhood, having neither influence nor background."
"But as long as I gave up the third round of the competition, the Heavenly Hidden Academy would agree to let the then 5-year-old Mo Youh enter the academy for cultivation."
"With treatment equivalent to a Direct Disciple; even the Heavenly Stacked Peak Elder personally went to the demon-infested dangerous land and captured a Charming Demon Butterfly for Mo Youh to awaken her Martial Soul."
"It was from that time that Mo Youh came to be as she is now." Mo Youu suddenly gritted his teeth.
"Junior Brother Xiao Yi should know, Martial Souls can influence a Martial Artist’s character."
"If a Martial Artist cannot fully control a Martial Soul, they will be invaded by it; conversely, if they fully control it, they can maximize the Martial Soul’s power."
"The Charming Demon Butterfly is one of the rarest demon beasts."
"As a Martial Soul, it ranks in the purple tier. How can Mo Youh, barely over 20, fully control it?"
"What kind of demon beast is the Charming Demon Butterfly, Junior Brother Xiao Yi, who has traveled widely, should know."
Having finished in one breath, Mo Youu looked earnestly at Xiao Yi, "In this matter, I hope Junior Brother Xiao Yi can understand, if blame is necessary, blame me."
"I understand." Xiao Yi nodded.
The awakening of a Martial Soul by a Martial Artist is related to their aptitude, character, experiences, etc.
Conversely, the Martial Soul also influences the Martial Artist.
This is why those who cultivate the Fire Dao are often irritable; those who cultivate the Sword Dao or awaken Sword-type Souls are undisguisedly arrogant.
Of course, if a Martial Artist can fully control their Martial Soul, these influences don’t happen, or if their Dao Heart is strong enough, they can avoid such effects.
However, Xiao Yi’s face remained extremely cold.
"I understand." Xiao Yi said indifferently, his tone suddenly turning solemn, "But it doesn’t mean I approve."
"If I had known about this earlier, ten days ago, I would never have agreed to withdraw from the second round."
"Back then, Senior Brother Mo Youu, with just a word, no, just two words ’give up’, allowed Mo Youh to enjoy all the pampering and arrogance at the Heavenly Hidden Academy."
"She can be proud of it, reckless, blind to everything."
"But that doesn’t mean I approve."
Indeed, Xiao Yi had long known about the events of the last Hundred Schools Competition 15 years ago.
But he discovered it in the Wind Shattering Hall Main Hall of the Heavenly Hidden Territory.
That’s why he raced back just before the end of the second round, worried about some unexpected event.
years ago, Mo Youu could do anything for Mo Youh.
years later, he can too.
If he had known about this earlier, he wouldn’t have agreed to withdraw before the second round.
Xiao Yi coldly stared at Mo Youu, "Do you know, Qing Lin’s injuries, even Martialsoul burning within limits can be salvaged."
"Even over-burning at most results in reduced ability."
"It was the Soul-breaking Needle that was a fatal wound."
"The Treasures in the hands of the Heavenly Stacked Peak Elder, the Soul-breaking Needle, once achieved a record of instant-killing a Peak Saint Emperor."
"How could Qing Lin withstand it?"
"Mind collapse, the fate of becoming a walking corpse, Senior Brother Mo Youu should understand clearly."
When the words fell.
The air temperature suddenly fell below freezing.
Mo Youu felt the cold atmosphere around him but his expression remained unchanged.
"Therefore, today I come to give Junior Brother Xiao Yi an explanation." Mo Youu said solemnly.
Clang...
A crisp sword screech suddenly echoed.
Sharp Sword Intent instantly enveloped Mo Youu.
Swish... swish... swish...
Countless sharp Sword Qi raged on Mo Youu.
In just a moment, Mo Youu was covered in wounds, his body soaked in blood.
"Consider this what I owe Junior Brother Qing Lin." Mo Youu’s face remained indifferent, "If it’s not enough, I can continue."
Clang... The Sword Intent in the air raged once more.
Xiao Yi shook his head, "This doesn’t count as an explanation, and Qing Lin doesn’t need such things."
After speaking, Xiao Yi turned and left without giving Mo Youu, engulfed in the raging Sword Intent, a single glance.
"Junior Brother Xiao Yi." Mo Youu gritted his teeth, watching Xiao Yi’s departing back.
Xiao Yi shook his head, "Whatever happens with you is something the academy’s teachers and seniors should handle, it’s not my place."
"But concerning Qing Lin, Tong Ye, and the other academy disciples, I will intervene."
"What are you going to do?" Mo Youu’s face changed.
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First update.
The second and third updates will be completed a little later, before 3 AM.
