The God of Sky and Earth

Gu Yue cleared her throat, looked around at the hesitant crowd, and continued in a deep voice.

"Everyone here is qualified to participate in the Yutian Soul Race. But to make it more efficient, the Yutian Soul Race will be compressed and held in one day. Also, the location of the race has changed! This year’s Yutian Soul Race will take place in the Broken Sword Sea in the Yun Region!"

"Broken Sword Sea!" The crowd was shocked and confused.

"Broken Sword Sea is a very dangerous place. My Yutian Palace is using all its power to hold the Yutian Soul Race there. These participants are the future of Yutian Palace, so if anything goes wrong, what will we do?"

"Yes, I also find it inappropriate. Can’t we use the Yutian River to test? Why do we have to go to Broken Sword Sea?"

"I understand the Palace Master’s intention. Broken Sword Sea has very high standards for soul quality, and not just anyone can enter. In recent years, there have been many pirates and troublemakers in Broken Sword Sea. It’s unknown if they will disturb the Yutian Soul Race."

The Princely Elders whispered to each other, their expressions showing worry, anger, and confusion.

"Sect Leader Han, Broken Sword Sea is under the jurisdiction of Wuliang School. Can you guarantee our safety?" Elder Gu Yue stood on the high platform, waving his robe, filled with concern.

Han Wulong slowly walked out from the crowd, releasing a powerful aura that seemed to span the heavens and earth. It was fierce and intense, causing people nearby to retreat and make way.

He respectfully bowed to Duanmu Xiaoman and Elder Gu Yue on the high seats. His eyes gleamed with determination as he said, "Palace Master Duanmu, Elder Gu Yue, if you agree to hold the race in Broken Sword Sea, Wuliang School will send strong warriors to protect it and ensure no harm comes to the participants. However, I’m curious why Palace Master Duanmu chose Broken Sword Sea instead of another place."

"Is it to delay time for Su Yi?" Gu Yue glanced at Palace Master Duanmu lightly. On his cold and serene face, there was still no trace of warmth, making it hard to fathom.

"Boom!"

Duanmu Xiaoman, who had been silent all along, lifted her steps lightly like a fairy in exile. Her white robe was like a surge of clouds and mist, and amidst the thin veil, her fair skin was faintly visible. Amidst her elegance, there was an air of grace and nobility.

Slowly walking to the front, he said in a cold voice, "Han Wulong, when does my Yutian Palace need your Wuliang School’s protection? Listen, everyone, with the Yutian Soul Race approaching, do we choose talent or combat power that can rival the six lands, three continents, and one ocean?"

Everyone fell into silence. This Yutian Soul Race was different from previous ones and was actually being prepared for the upcoming Sky Wind Ranked Battle in less than ten days. Therefore, individual strength was not of much practical use.

"If you don’t dare to step out of Yun Region and only cause trouble in Yutian Palace, behaving like a bully in your own territory, what kind of people from Yutian Palace are you? When did my Yutian Palace raise such cowardly individuals?"

"Boom!"

With a cracking sound, the flood-like soul energy poured out, causing the entire Zhongzhen Square to start cracking within a radius of over one kilometer, shocking everyone.

This statement carried a hint of meaning. The Faculty Elder standing by nodded continuously, not daring to have any objections. He spoke directly, "What the Palace Master said is extremely true!"

When Palace Master Duanmu returned, everyone in Yutian Palace felt a strong and fierce wind that filled the whole square.

The atmosphere in the square became very heavy and serious. Han Wulong quickly created a powerful golden energy shield beneath his feet. The shield vibrated like ripples in water and instantly calmed his shock. Han Wulong wondered if the woman had truly reached the legendary state of Tianren. Only she would know what that meant!

Elder Gu Yue and the others were surprised when they saw Duanmu’s strength. They thought that if Duanmu had such power now, Yutian Palace would only become even stronger in the future.

Han Wulong struggled to catch his breath and felt more and more amazed and shocked. He thought, "Those Supreme Elders from Wuliang School can’t compare to Duanmu Xiaoman, let alone those strange people from Yutian Palace! How did she cultivate? She’s truly a weirdo!"

Duanmu Xiaoman calmly spoke, "Afraid of the Sacred Mountain? Engaging in intrigue and forming cliques? Making trouble for no reason? When did Yutian Palace become like this?" Her words were simple, yet they pierced the hearts of everyone present like ice cones.

Jun Haotian, among the audience, felt like Duanmu Xiaoman was speaking directly to him. He bit his lip, clenched his fists, and his blood was slightly visible beneath his pale skin.

"Ding dong!"

Jun Haotian’s slender figure slowly emerged from the crowd. As he looked at Duanmu Xiaoman, he saw her icy gaze and felt his heart and mind trembling. The gaze of someone in a superior position made Jun Haotian involuntarily shake.

Jun Haotian half-knelt down, respectfully saying, "Palace Master, I, Haotian, am willing to be the first to go to the Broken Sword Sea! If there are thieves, I am willing to eliminate them for Yutian Palace!"

The people’s expressions changed in different ways. Jun Haotian, who usually kept to himself and ignored worldly matters, unexpectedly took the lead. Afterwards, he understood in his heart that he no longer had any support. If he didn’t work hard, he was afraid he would truly be forgotten by everyone. Now was a chance to show what he was capable of.

A sense of satisfaction flashed across Gu Yue’s kindly face. This disciple of Zuo Qiufeng’s was indeed much stronger than his master.

"It’s enough for everyone to go together. Haotian, there’s no need for this!"

Jun Haotian’s expression quickly changed, and a hint of nervousness flickered on his face. He hastily spoke.

"Palace Master, elders, Haotian is willing to go. Even though my master is currently guilty, the people of Yutian Palace are not cowards. I’m willing to lead the charge for Yutian Palace!"

Duanmu Xiaoman remained unchanged, glanced at Jun Haotian, and then created a dark tear-shaped space crack in the palm of her hand.

Immediately, the shattered stones in Zhongzhen Square shot up, and the hurricane produced by the spatial exchange made people’s breath momentarily stop!

"Space crack!" Some of the young disciples present exclaimed in shock. Everyone, including Li Shiran and Achu, was completely horrified at this moment.

However, all the elders present seemed unfazed. Those at the Yuan Zong Realm could influence space and create their own small spatial domains. By reaching the Yuan Yu Realm, they could truly shape-shift, move mountains and oceans, and cross space!

"I heard that this woman became a powerful Yuan Yu Realm expert several decades ago. It seems like she went easy on me back then! She’s really strong!" Han Wulong’s face twitched, filled with astonishment.