Chapter 10: Enough, Kid

Several of them immediately stopped in their tracks, feeling the overwhelming pressure emanating from the gigantic python’s body, their faces turning grim.

“It speaks human language? This beast must be at least at the Nascent Core stage!”

Feng Buxing’s expression grew serious. He hadn’t expected such a colossal creature to be here.

Cultivation is divided into three tiers with nine realms in total:

They are the Profound Realm, the Opening Mansion Realm, the Spiritual Realm, the Nascent Core Realm, the Fish-Dragon Realm, the Venerable Realm, and the Sage Realm.

Beyond those lie the ethereal Emperor Realm and the legendary Divine Realm.

Now, a python at least at the Nascent Core Realm blocked their path. Trying to pass through was nothing but a fool’s dream.

“What should we do?” Ye Xiao asked.

As a disciple of a prominent family, Feng Buxing had witnessed far more than Ye Xiao. After a moment’s thought, he gritted his teeth and stepped forward.

“Senior, we are here to participate in the Yin-Yang Academy trials. Could you please show some leniency? Rest assured, we won’t disturb the esteemed master.”

The “esteemed master” naturally referred to the overlord of the Dark Jiao Forest—a formidable being on the verge of evolving into a dragon!

The giant python flicked its tongue, its massive head slowly lowering as its crimson eyes fixed on the somewhat nervous Feng Buxing.

“I know well you are participants in the Yin-Yang Academy trials, but this is not a place for you. Leave immediately!”

Its tone was stern, as if it would attack if they did not retreat.

“Senior!” Ye Xiao stepped forward as well, “Since we are here for the Dark Jiao Forest trials, logically, we should be allowed anywhere!”

“Besides, we are merely passing through. I don’t think the esteemed master would have any objections, right?”

He was still young and fearless. Back at the Ye family, he had never ventured far, so his courage had naturally grown.

The python’s gaze turned sharply to Ye Xiao. Suddenly, a murderous intent locked onto him, sending a chill down his spine.

Cold sweat broke out across his back.

This creature really seemed about to strike!

Just as Ye Xiao hesitated, pondering whether to forcibly awaken the Sword of Slaughter in his hand, the killing intent abruptly dissipated.

At that moment, a voice rang out in the air.

“Let them pass!”

The giant python was momentarily stunned, then nodded and moved aside.

“Go ahead.”

Ye Xiao and Feng Buxing exchanged glances, hesitated briefly, and then led the group forward.

After the fierce battle, Feng Buxing and Ye Xiao had subtly become the leaders of the group.

They walked slowly to the edge of a huge pool of water. Seeing the clear surface, their hearts relaxed somewhat.

Beautiful scenery always brought a flicker of joy.

Just as they prepared to wash up, Ye Xiao’s peripheral vision caught two figures standing not far off.

“Wait!” he urgently called out and gestured with his eyes.

Everyone looked over to see two men standing on the shore.

One wore a white robe and held an ancient book, exuding the air of a scholar.

The other looked to be in his twenties, with a stern face and hands clasped behind his back—clearly not someone to be trifled with.

“This is…”

Feng Buxing’s eyes flashed with a sharp light as he recognized one of them instantly.

This was his third time participating in the Yin-Yang Academy trials; he had once passed the first trial and entered the academy’s inner grounds.

Hence, he immediately recognized the man dressed as a scholar.

“Yang Ye, one of the three vice directors of the Yin-Yang Academy!”

Everyone was shocked.

Vice director?

That was a super boss at the Venerable Realm!

Ye Xiao narrowed his eyes slightly, his heart uneasy. Facing such a powerful figure, would his cultivation of the Blood Divine Vein be discovered?

If they mistook him for an evil cultivator and killed him on the spot, that would be quite a problem!

Though thinking this, he did not stop, instead following the group to the two men.

“Young one, what is your name?” Yang Ye suddenly asked Ye Xiao.

Ye Xiao was stunned; his heart skipped a beat.

“I am Ye Xiao.”

“Ye Xiao, huh?”

Yang Ye’s gaze sharpened slightly, as if pondering something. The atmosphere grew tense.

“Good, I’ve noted you. You all may leave now.”

After a long moment, Yang Ye’s face returned to a friendly smile. He then turned to the young man beside him.

“That’s enough. Their talents are decent; don’t kill them all.”

The young man shrugged. “Alright, since you say so, I’ll give them some face. They can leave unhindered.”

Hearing this, joy was impossible to hide on everyone’s faces!

With Yang Ye’s words, it meant they had passed this round of trials!

Only Ye Xiao furrowed his brows slightly, pondering whether he should stay behind alone to kill some more beasts.

After all, opportunities like this were rare!

At that moment, Yang Ye’s voice suddenly echoed in his mind.

“Kid, that’s enough. Advancing too quickly in realm isn’t good. Besides, you’re nearly unable to suppress that killing intent.”

Ye Xiao’s heart shook violently.

So everything he had done was witnessed by these two?

He glanced at Yang Ye, who still wore a smiling expression, and breathed a sigh of relief. Since he hadn’t been called out directly, it should be fine.

“Then I take my leave!”

After bowing once more to the two, everyone quickly washed away the bloodstains and hurried off.

Just as the young man had said, they encountered no more attacks from beasts along the way.

Even when they met some, they quickly left without conflict.

“Phew! Finally out!” Everyone relaxed completely upon exiting the Dark Jiao Forest. Watching the sun nearing the horizon, Feng Buxing said, “Not far ahead is a city. Let’s rest there and set out again tomorrow.”

Everyone nodded; after the day’s exertions, they were exhausted.

Willow Leaf City.

Inside a relatively luxurious tavern, Ye Xiao, Feng Buxing, and the others were ravenously devouring food.

“Young master!” An elderly shopkeeper whispered as he approached Feng Buxing.

“You’re the second young master! If my elder brother heard that, I’d be in for a beating!” Feng Buxing mumbled with a pork knuckle in one hand and a wine jug in the other.

“Yes, yes! Second young master, would you like to order more dishes?” The old shopkeeper smiled warmly.

Feng Buxing glanced at the nearly finished plates and said, “Do you want anything else? Don’t be shy; this is my Feng family’s business. I’ll cover all expenses!”

Everyone looked at Feng Buxing, secretly admiring his generosity as a scion of a great family.

“Another jug of wine!”

“This beef is good, bring more!”

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After ordering, Feng Buxing told the shopkeeper, “That’s all. Also, prepare a few guest rooms. We’ll rest here tonight.”

The shopkeeper nodded and left.

Once sated, everyone went to their assigned rooms to rest.

Since the group was large and the tavern small, two people shared each room.

Naturally, Feng Buxing and Ye Xiao shared a room.

“Brother Ye, who do you think the young man with Yang Ye is?” Feng Buxing asked.

Ye Xiao lay on the bed with eyes closed, seemingly resting. Upon hearing the question, he replied casually, “Haven’t you guessed? Why ask me?”

Feng Buxing chuckled and turned to look at Ye Xiao on the other bed.

“So, who do you think is stronger between the two?”

“Boring. Go to sleep. We have to travel tomorrow!” Ye Xiao responded.

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