Chapter 8: Are You Challenging Me?

  Wild, having lived for over a hundred years, Ao Feng and Zhong Shang had never seen anyone as wild as this before. Their masters or fathers were all prominent figures in the three realms, and they had met people of all shapes and sizes by association with their seniors. However, someone like Li Mu, who was lowly but boasted without draft, they had never seen before.

  If he didn't behave like a good boy in front of his own father, Ao Feng would definitely teach Li Mu a lesson. However, although he couldn't take action, his sharp and piercing words didn't stop.

  "Anyone can talk big, but what's the real skill? Let's see it and open our eyes. The little princess is kind-hearted and easily deceived, we should help her filter out the unqualified ones." Ao Feng restrained his anger and said in a low tone. He intentionally emphasized the word "slave", as if reminding Li Mu of his identity.

  Li Mu glanced at him faintly and said indifferently, "You, don't have the qualifications to make me take action." In the past, someone like Ao Feng could be handled with one hand. However, a hero doesn't mention his past bravery, now that he's fallen into a humble situation, he can't be bullied by those inferior creatures. Although he no longer has sharp teeth and claws, he absolutely cannot lose in terms of momentum.

  "You..." Ao Feng's brief display of magnanimity was instantly dispelled by Li Mu's provocation, and a surge of powerful energy rose up in his body. He wanted to use his strongest move to blast this arrogant guy into smithereens and show him what true power looked like. However, he suddenly remembered the purpose of his visit here, and considering his father's generation behind him as well as the little princess Ao Ran by his side, he immediately restrained himself and regained his composed demeanor.

  The gunpowder maker, Ao Ran, not only didn't stop the two from arguing, but instead watched with a face full of interest. Her eyes were filled with amusement as she looked at Ao Feng, as if the person in front of her was only worthy of competing with her own slaves, and was no longer on the same level as her.

  Compared to Ao Feng, Zhong Shang beside him was much calmer. Although he was also very dissatisfied with Li Mu's arrogance, he never showed his dissatisfaction. As a participant this time, Zhong Shang and Ao Ran had the same idea, happy to see Ao Feng and Li Mu compete with each other. He looked down on Ao Feng, thinking that Ao Feng and Li Mu were equally insignificant small characters.

  "What's going on?" The Western Sea Dragon King Ao Ran and the Penglai immortal flew over together, looked at Ao Ran, then shifted their gaze to Li Mu. In their eyes, it was clear that the center of the conflict was Li Mu. They didn't understand why Ao Feng would have a falling out with a stranger.

  "Your Majesty, this newcomer is incredibly arrogant and doesn't put you or the great immortal of Penglai in his eyes at all. I couldn't bear it, so I gave him a chance to show himself, but he didn't dare. I think he's just a swindler with no real skills."

  "Oh, the land!" Ao Ran and Penglai Xianren looked at Li Mu in surprise. They were all old monsters who had lived for unknown years, but this was the first time they had seen such a young land. Although the Heavenly Realm did not have any explicit regulations regarding the age of the land, for millions of years, it had always been an elderly person who took on the role of the land.

  Li Mu glanced at the two old men in front of him again, due to Ao Feng's relationship with them, he had no good feelings towards them, and didn't bother to pay attention to them. He shifted his gaze to one side, pretending not to see them.

  "If I'm not mistaken, you're Li Mu, right?" The immortal of Penglai smiled slightly and said kindly. He was a well-known loose immortal in the four seas, one of the four major Xian schools, Penglai Island's master ancestor. With extensive interpersonal relationships, his knowledge was naturally much stronger than that of the Four Seas Dragon King who stayed at the bottom of the sea in the dragon palace. Coincidentally, he had heard from a friend about Li Mu being demoted to be a land god. Originally a small matter, but it was said that Li Mu came here to be a land god, seemingly a hint from the Buddha, which made the Penglai immortal very curious. He took a subtle glance at Li Mu, wondering what kind of person the Buddha had chosen as a land god.

  Li Mu was taken aback, not expecting that someone in such a small place would know his name. He couldn't help but be curious and asked back, "Who are you? How do you know my name?" As he spoke, he looked at Ao Ran with suspicion.

  He shook his head quickly, "Don't look at me, it wasn't me who told the Great Immortal." Ao Ran was also curious, the Great Immortal of Penglai usually didn't leave Penglai Island, so how did he know Li Mu's name?

  "Hmph, no manners at all. This is my father, the Western Ocean Dragon King, this is the Penglai Great Immortal from Penglai Island, and this is the Xiangliu Great Immortal from Xiangliu Island. All three of them are renowned figures." Ao Feng's expression was arrogant, as if he had also gained some prestige by association.

  Li Mu's expression didn't change, and he calmly paid his respects to the Great Immortal of Penglai: "Junior has seen Senior." As fellow cultivators of the Immortal Path, although Penglai Island was not as powerful as Tongyuan Gate, the island's master, the Great Immortal of Penglai, still had strength that couldn't be underestimated - even the Great Immortal of Tongyuan often praised him. As a cultivator, he was fundamentally different from Ao Feng, who was born with innate divine qualities; they placed more emphasis on respecting their teachers and the Way rather than blood relationships.

  So from Li Mu's expression, it can be seen that: "Penglai Daxian naturally knows, as for the other two, they have never been heard of."

  "Hehe, your master is really willing to let you come here to gain experience." The Penglai Immortal was very amiable, with a gentle smile and a peaceful tone that made it hard for people to get angry. Moreover, he was on the same level as Tongyuan Immortal, so Li Mu treated him with the same respect as his own elder.

  Li Mu replied with rare respect: "Since I have made a mistake, it is only right that I should be punished. The master's rewards and punishments are fair and just; how can they be compromised by personal feelings?"

  "Alright, alright. I've long heard that Tongyuan Gate has a remarkable person, and today I see that you're indeed extraordinary. Now I somewhat understand the intention of the Upper Realm, and I look forward to your growth." The Penglai Immortal said with a smile.

  Two people sang and harmonized, but confused everyone else. The Western Ocean Dragon King Ao Ran and the Thai Great Immortal looked at Li Mu, then at the Penglai Immortal, very puzzled. And Ao Ran's junior disciples were already shocked with their jaws dropped to the ground. A small piece of land could actually gain the approval of a great figure like the Penglai Immortal, what an honor it was.

  Ao Feng and Zhong Shang may not know, but Ao Ran knows about Li Mu's affairs. She vaguely guessed that Li Mu's background might be even bigger than she imagined.

  "Penglai Daxian, who is this person?" Ao Ran asked, unable to hold back.

  Penglai immortal smiled and said: "Do you still remember the case of Hong Zelong being punished by law a few days ago? It was this child who did it."

  "What!" Western Sea Dragon King Ao Ran and Xiang Luo Great Immortal stared at Li Mu with wide eyes, they couldn't believe that this twenty-year-old young man was actually the one who killed Hong Ze Long Jun. Although Hong Ze Long Jun only ruled over a lake, his thousand years of cultivation were not for nothing. Even someone like them would have to expend some effort to kill Hong Ze Long Jun.

  This matter was widely spread in the immortal world, and even Ao Ran and other younger generations had heard of it. Everyone only knew that Hong Ze Long Jun was killed by a young junior, but most people guessed that his age was generally over 200 years old. Ao Feng and others even once worshipped the person who killed Hong Ze Long Jun, wanting to take him as a model for learning. Such a huge gap was placed in front of them, if it weren't for Peng Lai Da Xian, a famous figure in the three realms, saying it with his own mouth, no one would have believed it even if they were beaten to death.

  The Dragon King of the South China Sea, Ao Qin, and the Dragon King of the North China Sea, Ao Shun, arrived at the East China Sea with their entourage. They saw that the immortals of Penglai were gathered here, but they didn't understand what was going on. However, due to the status of the Great Immortal of Penglai, they didn't dare ask too many questions.

  Due to the preconceived notion, Ao Feng's view of Li Mu is hard to change. Especially after knowing Li Mu's true identity, Ao Ran's gaze towards Li Mu has changed, and he hates Li Mu even more.

  Li Mu is now a toothless tiger and is definitely no match for him. Ao Feng has already begun to plot how to make Li Mu lose face in front of everyone.

  Let's go to the East Sea Dragon Palace, as the host, the East Sea Dragon King Ao Guang warmly entertains friends from all over the world. The old ones chat and reminisce, while the young ones come to the already prepared martial arts arena after chatting, and what they will do next is up to them to control, adults generally won't ask too much.

  Although Ao Guang was curious about what kind of person Li Mu was, the rules couldn't be broken and he could only patiently accompany the guest who came from afar. However, when discussing, the South China Sea Dragon King Ao Qin inadvertently asked about the matter on the east coast earlier, and Ao Guang only understood Li Mu's true identity.

  "Fellow Daoist clansmen, today is the grand day of our gathering after fifty years. Everyone here is a young and promising talent from all corners, and the future of the four seas still relies on us. Therefore, we must unite as one, so that the four seas can occupy a place among the immortal clans."

  "Fifty years, one gathering, is to enhance our communication among us, no matter what misunderstandings you had before, today in my Donghai, we must put aside past grievances. Although the elders do not participate in today's affairs, they are always paying attention here. This martial arts arena was already set up by my father king in advance, I can reveal to the ancestors of the dragon clan that there are mechanisms and difficulties inside, if there is half a sentence of falsehood, I am willing to accept the punishment of heaven and earth. Everyone has had a long journey, my father king has prepared delicious food and drink, please enjoy it freely."

  With a magnificent speech, she indeed had the demeanor of a host. Her solemn expression when making vows carried a hint of strong beauty.

  Everyone who comes here is the best of their respective younger generations, with dragon tribe members not exceeding 500 years old and human tribe members not exceeding 50 years old. According to previous regulations, in order to obtain food and wine, one must undergo a test. Don't look at the small size of the martial arts arena, but the mysteries inside are indeed very profound.

  There were several younger ones who acted impulsively and rushed into the Seven-Colored Illusory Realm set up by the East Sea Dragon King. The so-called Seven-Colored Illusory Realm had seven changes: ice, fire, thunder, stone, wood, water, and gold. For safety's sake, as long as one was injured in this illusory realm, they would automatically be bounced out of the realm. This also meant that the challenge failed.

  Only Ao Ran, Ao Feng and Zhong Shang did not move. Ao Feng looked at Li Mu beside Ao Ran, a hint of playfulness rising to the corner of his mouth, saying: "Brother Land is so capable, why don't we enjoy the delicious food together?"

  The little man has achieved his goal, and Ao Feng's current expression is the most appropriate to describe with this word. The repeated provocations have ignited Li Mu's anger, and the mud Bodhisattva still has three points of earthly nature, let alone the proud son of heaven Li Mu.

  "Are you challenging me?" Li Mu's eyes were as sharp as a blade, staring tightly at Ao Feng.

  "I just hope you can last more than ten seconds inside." Ao Feng didn't care about Li Mu's icy stare, and with a slight snort, he walked into the illusion alone.

  Zhong Shang shrugged and followed Li Mu into the fantasy realm with a playful gaze.