The Terrifying Power of Muyun Yao

Facing Mu Yunyao, Da Huang had an instinctive fear, a reflex honed through countless beatings over time.

Of course, Chen Chang'an played a crucial role in this, indirectly increasing the frequency of Da Huang's thrashings.

So every time Da Huang saw Mu Yunyao, he couldn’t shake the illusion that he was about to get beaten.

Especially when Chen Chang'an and Mu Yunyao appeared together—then, the likelihood of a beating felt infinitely higher!

"Stay right here and behave."

"I heard you’ve developed quite a fondness for brothels and pleasure houses lately."

"Fun, is it?"

Mu Yunyao’s faint smile sent Da Huang into near incontinence. Oh no, he knew that look—this was it!

He was about to get pummeled!

"Not fun at all! Absolutely not fun!"

"It was all Chen Chang'an’s friend—yes, Xuan Wudao—he dragged me there!"

"He even tried to take Chen Chang'an too. That Xuan Wudao is the worst!"

"I had no choice in the matter!"

"I…"

Under Mu Yunyao’s piercing gaze, Da Huang’s excuses trailed off. There was no point—he was guilty as charged.

He knew Mu Yunyao was already aware of everything. No amount of talking could hide the truth from her.

"No more! I won’t go again!"

"Not even if you beat me to death!"

"I’ll be a good… good dog," Da Huang said with a cheeky grin.

"Enough. I’m not in the mood to beat you today."

Mu Yunyao’s words finally let Da Huang exhale in relief. Thank goodness she wasn’t in the mood this time.

Wait—this time? Did that mean she’d be in the mood later?

"Master, where have you been all this time?"

"Ever since the Gu Family incident, I couldn’t sense your presence at all," Chen Chang'an asked curiously.

"I was investigating something."

"You’ve probably heard—the Sealed Immortal Holy Land is about to re-emerge in the Tai Xuan Realm."

"Back then, the Holy Master of the Sealed Immortal Holy Land must have escaped back to the Tai Xuan Realm long ago."

Escaped back to the Tai Xuan Realm?

What did that mean?

"Master, are you saying the Holy Master ascended to the Upper Realm, then came back?"

"Did he offend someone up there?"

"But why does his return concern you? Why investigate him?" Chen Chang'an pressed.

"There are reasons."

"The Holy Master, Feng Xiu, was second only to me in strength back then—a prodigious talent."

"When he ascended, he must have already set this plan in motion."

"His goal was to one day return to the Tai Xuan Realm and dominate it entirely."

Huh?

What kind of nonsense was this?

Chen Chang'an grew more confused. If Feng Xiu had already ascended, why not aim to conquer the Upper Realm instead?

Why come back to rule the Tai Xuan Realm? Was he insane?

Was this realm really that appealing?

Seeing Chen Chang'an’s bewilderment, Mu Yunyao explained, "There’s much more to it. The reappearance of the Sealed Immortal Holy Land is no good omen."

"However, I haven’t been able to locate Feng Xiu’s hiding place. Yet, he may already know of my presence."

"So, when you go to the Sealed Immortal Holy Land, I need you to check if Feng Xiu is there."

"If I go, he’ll likely flee."

Flee?

"Master, just how much more is there to this?"

"I feel like you’re holding back a lot of information," Chen Chang'an frowned.

"The time isn’t right."

"All I can say is—Feng Xiu is a master manipulator. Be extremely careful around him."

"I have other matters to attend to."

"By the way, are you only missing one fetal bead now?"

"Your cultivation has reached the Immortal Realm?"

"How strong are you in reality?" Mu Yunyao asked curiously.

"In terms of actual combat power, annihilating a peak Great Emperor would be effortless—like blowing dust from my hand."

Even before breaking through to the Immortal Realm, Chen Chang'an had been capable of slaying peak Great Emperors. Now, with his power surging again, peak Great Emperors were mere ants before him.

"Oh?"

"Come, let me test your strength."

At these words, Da Huang’s eyes lit up!

Yes! Perfect!

He’d been dying to see if Chen Chang'an could finally stand up to his master.

"Master, isn’t this inappropriate?"

"How could I raise a hand against you?"

"If I accidentally hurt you, I’d be heartbroken."

Hurt her?

Mu Yunyao smirked coldly. "Are you overestimating yourself or underestimating me?"

"I may not be able to harm you, but you won’t lay a finger on me either."

That confident?

Chen Chang'an was also curious—just how strong was his master?

"Master, then don’t blame me for being impolite."

"Go all out."

"Fine!"

Without another word, Chen Chang'an unleashed his full power, charging straight at Mu Yunyao.

Watching his momentum and the sheer force of his attack, Mu Yunyao nodded in approval.

"Not bad. You’ve got some real skill now."

"But… it’s still not enough!"

BAM!

"Holy—!"

"How is the gap this huge?!"

Da Huang, having witnessed Chen Chang'an’s strength firsthand, was utterly stunned.

He never imagined the disparity between Chen Chang'an and Mu Yunyao would be so vast.

One slap—that familiar slap.

Though Chen Chang'an’s body remained unharmed, Mu Yunyao’s strike effortlessly dispersed his attack and sent him flying.

Chen Chang'an was now unrivaled in the entire Tai Xuan Realm—no peak Great Emperor could stand against him.

Yet facing Mu Yunyao was like a three-year-old child going up against a thirty-year-old brute—an exceptionally muscular one at that.

Chen Chang'an was equally shocked. He’d always known his master was strong, but without cultivation before, he’d never grasped the extent.

Now, he truly understood.

Why had Mu Yunyao been so certain back then? If she couldn’t harm Chen Chang'an, then no one in the Tai Xuan Realm could.

This was absolute confidence. With power like hers, the entire realm combined probably couldn’t last a round against her.

"Master, your cultivation… it’s not peak Great Emperor, is it?"

Mu Yunyao replied indifferently, "Some questions are better left unasked. You’ll learn in time."

"Your strength is decent. Even if you encounter Feng Xiu, given his current state, he shouldn’t be able to handle you."

"That puts my mind at ease letting you go alone."

Huh?

Wait—Mu Yunyao knew about his indestructible body. Why would she still be worried?

"Master, why wouldn’t you be at ease?"

"If he’s weaker than me, shouldn’t he pose no threat?"

"True, overt actions may not suffice, but as I said, this person... excels at beguiling minds with despicable tactics. I fear you might suffer unseen losses."