Mo Yang, who was in the Scripture Pavilion, had no idea what was happening outside. He had flipped through nearly ten ancient books in a row, but he couldn't find any record of the Star Emperor.
Through the long years, it was as if such a person had never existed.
However, he was not without Harvest.
While flipping through ancient books, he accidentally discovered an Incomplete Manual of Sword Arts, but it was severely incomplete, with only one layer of Mind-Cultivation Technique remaining.
"How could he choose that Incomplete Manual? That Sword Art is too incomplete, and its Mind-Cultivation Technique is too profound to Cultivate!" The Grand Elder muttered with a frown, as he had seen Mo Yang's actions in the Scripture Pavilion clearly.
"Huh, this kid... could it be that he doesn't fancy other Cultivation Techniques? Why did he come out like this?" The Grand Elder continued to frown... Several Elders hid in the dark, watching Mo Yang walk out of the Scripture Pavilion. Mo Yang did not stop and walked directly towards Wood Peak.
However, just as he was about to leave the sight of the Elders, Mo Yang actually turned back and glanced at where the Elders were hiding.
It seemed intentional, yet also unintentional.
"Could it be that he discovered us!" The Grand Elder exclaimed in a low voice, then quickly restrained his Aura.
"He is only at the first stage of Earth Profound Realm, yet his spiritual sense is so sharp!" The Second Elder also exclaimed in a hushed voice.
"He probably hasn't discovered us, but this little fellow is becoming more and more unfathomable..." The Grand Elder unconsciously stroked his beard with his right hand.
As he spoke, he nodded slightly, and a smile actually appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Afterwards, the group secretly left. They had originally come for Su Feier's matter, to settle scores with Mo Yang, but they were directly stopped by the Grand Elder.
Although the Grand Elder and the Second Elder found Mo Yang displeasing, they could only endure it.
After Mo Yang returned to Wood Peak, he directly entered the stone tower and began to comprehend the Sword Art he had obtained from the Scripture Pavilion. He had already memorized the short incantation.
The reason Mo Yang favored this Sword Art was simply because the incantation was exceptionally obscure and difficult to pronounce, clearly not like an ordinary Sword Art.
Because the Star Emperor Scripture he Cultivated was similar to it.
He Cultivated until nightfall, but Mo Yang still had no clue. However, unknowingly, his cultivation had increased significantly.
The True Qi flowing in his Meridians had expanded by a circle, gradually approaching the Middle Stage of the first stage of Earth Profound Realm.
Mo Yang couldn't help but sigh that the Star Emperor Scripture was indeed extraordinary. At this rate, it wouldn't be long before he could Breakthrough to the second stage of Earth Profound Realm. This Cultivation speed would probably drop jaws even in those major forces.
And he had no idea that at this moment, the Lingxu Sect was already in an uproar because of him.
Because many Disciples had seen Su Feier rush down from Wood Peak, weeping, her dress torn in several places, and her long hair dishevelled. Such a sight naturally led to many speculations among the Disciples.
Various speculations spread among the Disciples, and Su Feier's admirers were completely enraged.
However, what puzzled the Disciples was that the Elders of the Sect did not question it at all... as if they were completely unaware!
And Su Feier herself was completely bewildered. The rumors were one thing, but what she couldn't understand was that when she went to see the Grand Elder that evening, the Grand Elder had no intention of punishing Mo Yang at all.
Instead, he encouraged her to interact more with Mo Yang, constantly praising Mo Yang.
The implication was obvious.
The next day, Lingxu Sect's top Prodigy, Qi Heng, emerged from his Cultivation. As the Senior Brother of the main peak, he had been in seclusion for several months and had Breakthrough to the first stage of Earth Profound Realm.
Upon hearing the rumors, Qi Heng was furious.
He originally wanted to directly attack Wood Peak, but after learning about Mo Yang's actions a few days ago from other Disciples, he sent a challenge letter to Mo Yang after some thought.
On Wood Peak, Mo Yang sat on a stone stool in the small courtyard, looking at the challenge letter in his hand, feeling a bit bewildered... because it only contained the time, place, and Qi Heng's name. Mo Yang had no idea that the culprit was actually Su Feier.
"Qi Heng... young people are just competitive..."
"That's good, it's a good opportunity to test my current combat strength. Master often says that true Strong are forged in endless battles!" Mo Yang muttered to himself.
He didn't pay too much attention to it. In his opinion, Qi Heng must have known that his cultivation had reached the Earth Profound Realm, which was why he came to challenge him.
The challenge letter stated that the time was three days later at noon, and the location was the training ground.
This matter naturally could not be hidden from the Elders of the Sect, but the Grand Elder turned a blind eye, intentionally letting things develop. He wanted to take the opportunity to see Mo Yang's true combat strength.
After all, both Qi Heng and Mo Yang were at the first stage of Earth Profound Realm. When the two fought, the winner and loser would naturally be revealed.
In the following time, Mo Yang spent most of his time comprehending the mysterious runes in the stone tower, and at the same time, he was also Cultivating that Incomplete Manual of Sword Arts.
Three days passed in a flash.
At noon on this day, the Lingxu Sect's training ground was bustling with activity, as Disciples from several peaks gathered.
Amidst the many discussions, a young man in black slowly walked into the training ground.
The young man was tall and had a stern face. One could clearly see the explosive muscle contours under his black clothes, which subtly gave off a powerful sense of oppression.
He was Qi Heng, the Lingxu Sect's top Prodigy and the Senior Brother of the main peak.
Seeing Qi Heng arrive, many Disciples cheered, making the scene even more lively.
"Senior Brother Qi has emerged from seclusion, let's see how arrogant Mo Yang can still be!"
"Senior Brother Qi will surely win!"
"Mo Yang is worse than a beast, daring to plot against Junior Sister Su, he deserves to die!"
...However, some Disciples also frowned. After all, Mo Yang had also displayed his Earth Profound Realm cultivation a few days ago. The outcome of this battle seemed truly hard to predict.
The key was that Mo Yang used to be a good-for-nothing who couldn't even step into the Qi Condensation Realm, and there seemed to be unknown secrets hidden within Mo Yang.
"Mo Yang is also at the first stage of Earth Profound Realm cultivation, so it's hard to say who will win or lose this battle for now!"
"Indeed, judging from Mo Yang's performance a few days ago, this guy is not someone to be trifled with. They used to say he was a weak good-for-nothing, but Luo Hao's hands were broken by him, and now he can't even hold a sword steady..."
No one noticed that not far away, several figures were already secretly observing the situation in the training ground. A group of Elders were already secretly watching.
It was noon. The training ground was packed with people, and Disciples from various peaks came to watch the battle. Qi Heng had also been waiting in the training ground for a long time.
However... Mo Yang's figure did not appear for a long time.
"Mo Yang isn't scared to fight, is he? Why isn't he here yet..."
"Damn it, this good-for-nothing actually dared to stand up Senior Brother Qi!"
Some impatient Disciples looked towards Wood Peak while cursing, clearly having waited impatiently... In the training ground, Qi Heng's face was stern, and he leaned on a long sword in front of him. He remained silent, standing quietly in the center of the training ground.
As time slowly passed, the atmosphere on the scene gradually became a bit strange.
Because Mo Yang's figure still hadn't appeared.
It wasn't until nearly half an hour later that Mo Yang's figure appeared in everyone's sight. What was speechless was that he looked sleepy and seemed to be yawning as he walked.
There was an uproar around the training ground, and many Disciples began to discuss.
Qi Heng's face had already turned cold. Staring at the slowly approaching figure, a powerful Aura emanated from him, all due to anger.
"So many people here, I'm sorry, I overslept!" Mo Yang came to the front of the training ground and spoke to the Disciples with an apologetic look.
All the Disciples were speechless.
Overslept?
Could someone oversleep for something like this?
Is that something a person would say?
"Mo Yang, I thought you wouldn't dare to come!" Qi Heng finally couldn't help but speak.
His voice was very sharp, and the anger in his tone was unmistakable.
"I was indeed a little flustered!" Mo Yang looked at Qi Heng and said with a chuckle.
"I didn't expect you to be so audacious. What exactly did you do to Junior Sister Su?" Looking at Mo Yang's distracted appearance, a deep anger appeared on Qi Heng's face, and he questioned him loudly.
"Huh? Which Junior Sister Su?" This made Mo Yang look bewildered.
"I'm talking about Junior Sister Su Feier!" Qi Heng was on the verge of rage and spoke heavily.
"This beast, he did it but doesn't dare to admit it!" A Disciple directly shouted angrily.
"You eat and then deny it, are you still a man?"
..."What did I do to Su Feier?" Mo Yang listened to the angry shouts around him, his face full of confusion.
He truly didn't know, but vaguely, he recalled what Su Feier had said when she left the small courtyard three days ago, and he suddenly felt speechless.
Qi Heng's face completely turned cold. He stared at Mo Yang and asked coldly, "Don't you use a sword?"
Mo Yang stretched lazily and said, "Even if I can't win, I can't lose my Aura. Just do it, why use a sword!"
He then twisted his waist and said, "Come on, I'm rushing back for my afternoon nap!"
Many Disciples around looked stunned. They had never realized that Mo Yang was so eccentric.
"Hmph!" Qi Heng snorted coldly.
Immediately, he unsheathed his long sword with a whoosh, his entire Aura surged violently, and he directly flashed and thrust towards Mo Yang. The sword's edge thrust forward fiercely, faintly emitting a sound of breaking air.
A wisp of True Qi could be clearly seen condensing on the sword's edge, and a sharp Aura instantly emanated.
However, facing this fierce strike, Mo Yang actually stood silently in place, neither attacking nor retreating.
Qi Heng's attack was exceptionally fast. The long sword reached Mo Yang's front in the blink of an eye. Only then did Mo Yang suddenly extend his right hand, his palm sliding along the sword's edge, and then fiercely slapping the sword body.
Qi Heng's face changed slightly. He clearly felt a huge force coming along the sword body, and the long sword was almost shaken off.
Even his arm felt numb from the shock. He quickly secretly exerted force to firmly grip the sword hilt, and then swept it towards Mo Yang.
Mo Yang quickly retreated, then True Qi circulated in his right hand, and a wisp of Sword Qi actually slowly condensed from his palm, colliding rapidly with the sweeping long sword.
This was that Incomplete Manual of Sword Arts. Mo Yang had Cultivated it for several days, and could only barely condense this wisp of Sword Qi.
"Clang!"
With a soft sound, as a sharp and unparalleled Aura flashed away, the long sword in Qi Heng's hand was actually directly severed, and the broken part fell onto the bluestone slab of the training ground, emitting a crisp sound.
At this moment, the training ground was completely silent, and many watching Disciples were stunned.
And not far away, the Grand Elder's eyes almost popped out, and the hand stroking his beard directly pulled off a large chunk of his beard.
He had Cultivated that Incomplete Manual of Sword Arts before, but he couldn't Master it after several years of Cultivation because it was too incomplete.
But he clearly remembered that Mo Yang had only obtained this Sword Art in the Scripture Pavilion three days ago. In just three days, this incomplete Sword Art was actually successfully Cultivated by Mo Yang!
How was this possible!
Su Feier, who had been hiding in the dark, almost couldn't help but exclaim. Compared to a few days ago, Mo Yang seemed to have become much stronger again.
Because she saw very clearly that from the beginning, Qi Heng had attacked with full force, but Mo Yang seemed to have dealt with it very casually.
It wasn't just the onlookers; at this moment, Qi Heng was also stunned!