Meanwhile, Sheng Xuzi and the other elders had already prepared themselves to enter Verdant Mist Peak and collect Mo Yu's remains.
However, the moment they passed through the mountain-protecting formation, they froze.
Mo Yu was completely fine.
Not only was he alive, but he was also sitting there peacefully, continuing his cultivation as if nothing had happened.
"T-This..."
"He's actually unharmed?"
The elders stared with wide eyes, their faces filled with disbelief, as though they had seen a ghost.
For a moment, no one could find the words to speak.
Sheng Xuzi was stunned before suddenly bursting into hearty laughter.
"Hahaha!"
"As expected of the Saint of our Heavenly Profound Holy Land!"
"He possesses the destiny of an Immortal!"
"He will undoubtedly achieve Immortal Ascension in the future!"
His laughter echoed throughout the mountain peaks.
Ye Lingluo stared fixedly at Mo Yu.
Her beautiful eyes trembled slightly as waves of shock surged through her heart.
It's over.
He actually survived.
Even that kind of Heavenly Tribulation failed to kill him.
With a monster like him around, the Heavenly Profound Holy Land would continue to dominate the Tianyuan Continent for thousands—perhaps even tens of thousands—of years.
For the first time, she felt a trace of helplessness.
Compared to this freak, even the famed Sword Child of the Sword Sect seemed somewhat ordinary.
Beside her, Elder Qingxuan's face was blooming with satisfaction.
His smile was so wide that the wrinkles on his face nearly merged together.
"Since Little Yu is perfectly fine, everyone..."
He rubbed his hands together and grinned.
"Ten thousand Top-Grade Spirit Stones each."
"Please don't forget."
The surrounding elders' expressions instantly stiffened.
Although they were reluctant, none of them attempted to evade the debt.
One after another, they took out storage pouches and handed over the Spirit Stones to Qingxuan and Sheng Xuzi.
Watching his rapidly growing fortune, Elder Qingxuan's smile became even brighter.
Although they had lost a considerable amount of Spirit Stones, the elders showed little frustration.
Compared to the rise of a future Immortal, ten thousand Top-Grade Spirit Stones was a trivial price.
As they looked toward the young figure seated in cultivation beneath the heavens, every elder's gaze carried unconcealed admiration and expectation.
The Heavenly Profound Holy Land...
Had produced another peerless monster.
Mo Yu slowly opened his eyes.
He had now broken through to the third layer of the Nascent Soul Realm, and his strength had increased tremendously.
The Great Burning Heaven Art had also advanced to the Mid Heaven Rank.
At this moment, he was confident that he could defeat the Sword Heir of the Sword Sect.
Compared to yesterday's version of himself, the difference was like heaven and earth.
With a mere flick of his hand, he could easily suppress his former self.
Only then did he notice that more than a dozen elders had gathered around him.
The Peak Masters of Artifact Peak, Pill Peak, Sword Peak, Spirit Beast Peak, Five Elements Peak, and several other peaks were all present.
"Senior Brothers, Junior Martial Uncle, what is this...?"
Sheng Xuzi smiled faintly.
"It's nothing. We simply came to take a look."
He stepped forward and gently patted Mo Yu on the shoulder, his eyes filled with admiration.
"Good lad. Consecutive breakthroughs!"
"Very good! Very good!"
"You've got a bit of my demeanor from back in the day."
"Thank you for the praise, Senior Brother," Mo Yu replied politely.
After a brief pause, he seemed to remember something and continued,
"Senior Brothers, this Junior Brother recently accepted a disciple..."
The moment Elder Qingxuan heard this, his eyes lit up.
"That's right!"
He immediately looked toward the gathered elders.
"Little Yu has accepted a disciple. Since you're all elders, surely you won't come empty-handed?"
Mo Yu immediately cast Qingxuan a grateful glance.
This Junior Martial Uncle was truly a good person.
Sheng Xuzi stroked his beard and pondered for a moment.
"In that case, I'll gift one hundred thousand Top-Grade Spirit Stones."
"Consider it both a congratulatory gift for accepting a disciple and a celebration of your breakthrough to the Nascent Soul Realm."
The other elders quickly followed.
"A Marrow Cleansing Pill. It can improve aptitude and enhance future cultivation potential."
"Ten Profound Spirit Colorful Feather Chickens. They're meant to be ornamental spirit beasts, but since you enjoy eating them so much, you can have them."
"A Five Elements Spirit Gathering Bracelet. A High-Grade Spiritual Artifact that accelerates cultivation. It should be quite suitable for your disciple."
"A Thundersteel Hammer. A High-Grade Spiritual Artifact. It can be used for both forging and combat—a must-have treasure for a true warrior."
Various treasures continuously piled up before him.
...
After finally seeing off the elders, Mo Yu began counting his harvest.
The smile on his face became increasingly radiant.
Although the System could provide even better treasures and rewards, that was ultimately cheating.
It felt completely different from obtaining things through his own efforts.
Just as he was immersed in the joy of reaping rewards, a sudden chill brushed against his ear.
Soft yet firm fingers pinched it and gave it a gentle twist.
"Oh? You've grown bold, haven't you?"
A voice, charming to the bone, drifted into his ear.
"Daring to scare your big sister like that?"
"Sister Mei'er, how could I possibly dare to scare you?"
Mo Yu hurriedly turned around.
The sight that greeted him was a breathtakingly beautiful fox-eared woman.
Silver hair cascaded down her back like a waterfall.
Her pink eyes were naturally alluring, the slightly raised corners carrying an irresistible charm.
Her fluffy white fox ears twitched lightly atop her head, adding a touch of adorable innocence.
She wore a flowing white gauze dress that perfectly outlined her graceful curves.
In fact, they were even more impressive than Meng Lanyin's.
This was Su Meier's human form.
Judging by her appearance, she was genuinely angry.
Normally, she couldn't even be bothered to transform.
Su Meier leaned in close.
The tip of her nose was almost touching his.
Her sweet breath carried the fragrance of orchids.
"You."
"You always act so recklessly."
"If you ever get yourself killed one day, no one will even collect your corpse."
Despite her harsh words, she released his ear.
In a flash of white light, she transformed back into a snowy fox and leaped into his arms.
Mo Yu instinctively reached out and caught her.
Gently stroking her silky fur, he coaxed her softly.
"Alright, alright."
"I'll be more careful next time."
"So don't be angry anymore, Sister Mei'er."
The little fox nestled in his arms let out a soft huff.
She didn't answer.
Instead, she rubbed her fluffy head against his chest, searching for a more comfortable position.
At the same time, a System panel appeared before her.
The idle cultivation multiplier displayed on it had already reached an astonishing 666×.
...
After returning to Heavenly Profound Peak, Sheng Xuzi sent Ye Lingluo away before taking out a communication talisman.
A moment later, a projection slowly materialized before him.
It was Ye Ximei.
She wore a pale-purple dress.
Her jet-black hair flowed down her back like a waterfall, casually draped over her shoulders.
Reclining lazily upon a soft couch, she looked completely relaxed.
Yet even in such a posture, her peerless elegance remained impossible to conceal.
Her breathtaking beauty seemed as though it had gathered all the spiritual essence of heaven and earth into a single face.
Every feature was flawless.
Perfect beyond reproach.
The moment Sheng Xuzi saw her, his previously straight back instantly bent.
His knees weakened.
Without hesitation, he dropped to the ground with a loud thud.
His eyes reddened as tears nearly flowed out.
His voice trembled with emotion.
"Ancestor!"