Of course, Yu Changfeng’s misfortune was far from over. There were even more stories about him, some even related to Fairy Valley, that had been circulating across the Nine Heavens for many years.
One of them, in particular, was the most regrettable.
In the beginning, when Fairy Valley was established, a Spirit Vein nourished by the depths of the earth nearly achieved Divinity Transformation. Had there been no mishap, Fairy Valley would certainly have become a well-known major power on the Nine Heavens.
Secondly, there was Yu Changfeng himself.
His identity and origin were astonishing, as he was associated with some Big Shot.
It was for this reason that when Fairy Valley was established, many major powers dared not act rashly.
But Yu Changfeng was too unlucky, failing Tao Verification three times. Even sacrificing himself to create the Heaven Tao Divine Weapon ended in failure.
Later on, Fairy Valley faded from people’s sight, relocating to a remote area, and news about Yu Changfeng gradually lessened.
The reason Guang Xiaoyu remembered so vividly was entirely because Yu Changfeng’s first Tao Verification had failed because of her.
Time flew by, and tens of thousands of years passed.
She had returned to life, only to meet a Fairy Valley disciple once again.
"What’s your name?" Guang Xiaoyu asked, narrowing her eyes.
"Good," Guang Xiaoyu smiled. "So, why did you steal my Junior Sister’s Qinglian?"
She intended to reason things out.
Wu Mo’s face darkened as he said angrily, "Lady, you speak so arrogantly! We’ve been guarding this place for several months, waiting for the Sky Swallowing Python and the Ancient Giants to leave before coming out to pick the Qinglian. Yet, you claim the Qinglian as your own with just a word, HA HA!"
Upon hearing this, Guang Xiaoyu roughly understood the situation.
The Fairy Valley disciples had guarded for several months but dared not act rashly due to the Ancient Giants and the Sky Swallowing Python.
It wasn’t until Zi Ji appeared, leading Lao Huang the ox, that those two creatures were driven away.
Thus, the Fairy Valley disciples sprang into action.
And Zi Ji also insisted that the Qinglian was hers.
Guang Xiaoyu asked, "You say you’ve been guarding here for several months. Fine, then why didn’t you take action during this time?"
Wu Mo was taken aback. Recalling those terrifying Ancient Ferocious Beasts, his face froze on the spot.
Guang Xiaoyu continued, "It’s because of the Ancient Giants and the Sky Swallowing Python that you didn’t dare to make a move or act, right? But now that they’ve run away, you come out saying the Qinglian is yours, correct?"
Feng Yuhan opened her eyes and laughed. "Lady, you have a clever tongue and articulate speech. In just a few words, you’ve left Brother Wu without a rebuttal. We are impressed."
"Do you want to talk it out, or do you want to fight?" Guang Xiaoyu looked at her. "Considering you are Fairy Valley disciples, I am willing to give you a chance to choose."
The group exchanged glances, seeing the coldness in each other’s eyes. They wanted to fight, having the advantage in numbers, but the memory of Guang Xiaoyu’s recent sword strike made them hesitant.
Moreover, up to this point, they still had not seen through Guang Xiaoyu’s true realm.
This person is unfathomably deep.
Wu Mo said earnestly, "Naturally, we should talk it out."
"Good, you’ve made the right choice," Guang Xiaoyu began. "I will ask you, is guarding this place important, or is driving away the Ancient Ferocious Beasts important?"
Upon hearing this, Bai Yisheng and Yuan Qifeng realized the predicament.
Wu Mo responded, "Of course, driving away the Ancient Ferocious Beasts is important, and guarding here is secondary."
Guang Xiaoyu nodded. "In that case, does it mean that whoever can drive away the Ancient Ferocious Beasts should claim the Qinglian as theirs?"
Wu Mo answered again, "Naturally."
With wide eyes, Zi Ji said, "Sister, he just said it was he who drove them away."
Guang Xiaoyu waved her hand, indicating for her to keep quiet, and continued, "The answer is clear. From now on, whoever dares to draw a sword against the Ancient Ferocious Beasts—no need to harm them, just getting close enough is sufficient—if they can do that, then the Qinglian is theirs."
Wu Mo and the others suddenly burst into laughter. "Are you joking?"
"Those are Ancient Ferocious Beasts!"
"Powerful beings on par with Lords! Adult beasts that could even challenge Ancient Saints!"
How could they possibly face such mighty creatures?
Guang Xiaoyu’s smile didn’t diminish. "Are you too scared?"
Wu Mo sneered, "Forgive my bluntness, but I suspect your little junior sister here doesn’t dare to either, does she?"
Guang Xiaoyu narrowed her eyes. "Just answer me, do you dare or not?"
Wu Mo chuckled. "My lady, why resort to provocation? We are not fools. Such a terrifying creature as an Ancient Ferocious Beast—who would dare confront it lightly?"
Guang Xiaoyu laughed. "Very well, from your answer just now, I can almost deduce that the person who chased away the Ancient Ferocious Beasts has nothing to do with you."
"Are you suggesting it has something to do with you?" Feng Yuhan scoffed.
"Not with me," Guang Xiaoyu said. "But I think it might have something to do with my little junior sister here."
Upon hearing this, the seven of them burst into great laughter.
"An Ancient Ferocious Beast, for heaven’s sake!"
"Then look at Zi Ji’s frail figure, so delicate she could be blown away by a breeze! How could she have chased away an Ancient Ferocious Beast?"
"What kind of joke is that?"
Wu Mo chuckled disparagingly. "Such boldness, my lady, to gamble with your little junior sister’s life for a mere Qinglian. Impressive, indeed."
Feng Yuhan also spoke up, "If your junior sister truly possesses such ability, then we might as well not claim the Qinglian!"
"Yes, yes! The Ancient Ferocious Beast is in that direction. Hurry up and kill it, and then the Qinglian will be yours," a man chortled lightly.
"Certainly, we won’t make a move and will offer it to you willingly."
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"The Qinglian is waiting for you," the others chimed in, laughing.
But their words were filled with irony and mockery.
However, only Bai Yisheng, Yuan Qifeng, and the others not far away knew the truth.
They had tried to warn them, but to no avail.
Bai Yisheng simply shut his mouth.
Yuan Qifeng said in a low, knowing tone, "I wonder what their expressions will be like in a moment?"
"Who knows?" the young man shrugged.
Wu Mo smiled. "If this little lady truly can drive away the Ancient Ferocious Beast, we will naturally withdraw from the competition for the Qinglian."
Guang Xiaoyu blinked. "How about we make it a little more interesting with a wager?"
The group exchanged glances, revealing smirks as Feng Yuhan asked, "How do you want to bet?"
"If you lose, how about licking Lao Huang’s butt?" Guang Xiaoyu smiled.
Lao Huang the ox raised its head. ???
The smiles on their faces froze.
Guang Xiaoyu pursed her lips, speaking indifferently, "If you don’t dare, then forget it."
But Wu Mo, glancing at Zi Ji’s small frame, readily agreed with a sneer. "Fine, I accept your challenge. But what if you lose?"
Guang Xiaoyu replied, "Whatever."
Her tone was bold, brimming with immense confidence.
However, Wu Mo and his group of seven did not believe they would lose. After all, it was an Ancient Ferocious Beast. No matter how extraordinary or powerful Zi Ji might be, the idea of someone her age facing an Ancient Ferocious Beast seemed too far-fetched.
No one spoke; all were sneering silently.
Bai Yisheng and the others beside them started to show strange expressions upon hearing Wu Mo accept the bet. They wanted to laugh but restrained themselves, as they were all fellow sect disciples.
Zi Ji sighed softly, not having expected her senior sister to wager so boldly. She said helplessly, "Well, Senior Sister, here I go then!"
Guang Xiaoyu nodded. "Go on!"
The three parties each harbored their own thoughts, but only Lao Huang the ox felt like it was bleeding internally. Bet on whatever you like, but why lick my butt? Do you people have some kind of serious problem?