Xia Ziheng gritted his teeth. Nothing had been going well lately. Ever since Lu Xiaoxuan had disguised himself as Yu Hao, Xia Ziheng had never succeeded. Even the Yu family's incident had been blamed on him. He had become Xia Shenji's punching bag, and his temper had become extremely irritable. "Old bastard, my Xia family will kill you sooner or later."
Kui Luo rolled his eyes. "I believe you."
Xia Ziheng's anger surged again.
"Seniors, please calm down." Mu Shang lowered his voice. Although he was only an Emissary and these two were Half-Ancestors, he was an Origin Array Heavenly Master. His status was higher than most Half-Ancestors, and he could speak with Progenitors. He didn't care about these two.
Xia Ziheng slowly descended. Kui Luo was a troublemaker who wasn't afraid of anything. With Lu Xiaoxuan backing him up, Xia Ziheng might even dare to scold an ancestor. However, Xia Ziheng was different, and he had to give Mu Shang face.
Mu Shang looked at Kui Luo.
Kui Luo smiled proudly and descended as well.
Mu Shang's eyes flashed coldly. There were too many people in the Cosmic Tree who had a grudge against this old bastard. At least half of the people present wanted to kill him, but they were wary of Lu Xiaoxuan. The situation in this region had changed because of Lu Xiaoxuan.
Not long after, Qiuling appeared, and Mu Shang hurriedly went to greet her. He was also an Origin Array Heavenly Master, but he was the youngest.
Qiuling glanced at him and smiled. "It seems that I'm the first to arrive."
Mu Shang smiled. "Heavenly Master, you've given me enough face by coming."
Qiuling asked, "Are you confident?"
Mu Shang naturally knew what she was asking. "Lu Xiaoxuan isn't weak. Let's see."
Qiuling nodded and didn't say anything else. She hadn't received any orders from the Eternals regarding Lu Yin, and even they couldn't control him anymore.
More and more people arrived and gathered at the edge of the battlefield. Anyone who could make it here was familiar with the battlefield, and no matter how the five array bases fought, it was all normal to them.
Heavenly Master Gu Yan arrived, wearing an extremely luxurious robe. He slowly approached with his maid Xiao Cui and guard Buttface.
When he saw Gu Yan arrive, Mu Shang's expression turned solemn as he went up to greet him.
Many people stopped talking and looked at Gu Yan.
No one dared to ignore the number one Heavenly Master of the Cosmic Tree.
"Thank you for coming, senior." Mu Shang smiled and bowed.
Heavenly Master Gu Yan hummed reservedly. He looked past Mu Shang and asked, "Is Lu Xiaoxuan not here yet?"
Mu Shang frowned slightly. Lu Xiaoxuan sounded like he was very familiar with Mu Shang. "Not yet. Senior, please."
Divine Master Gu Yan wasn't here for Mu Shang. Although he didn't dislike Mu Shang, Mu Shang was still a member of the Frigid Immortal Sect, so Divine Master Gu Yan didn't need to give him face.
First of all, the two had met once in the Mortal Realm, and if not for the fact that Lu Yin didn't want to reveal his identity, he might have already become Lu Xiaoxuan's disciple. Second of all, he and Lu Xiaoxuan were old acquaintances.
Of course, not many people knew about this.
Seeing that Heavenly Master Gu Yan had arrived, Xia Ziheng, Wu Yao, and several other half-step Ancestors stepped forward to welcome him.
Heavenly Master Gu Yan was still as polite and shameless as ever. While he was at it, he was also thinking of ways to get some gifts from these old men for Xiao Cui.
Kui Luo took a few steps back. Outside of Progenitors, there weren't many people in the Astral Tree Realm that he was afraid of. Heavenly Master Gu Yan was definitely one of the top few, and he had suffered a loss in the past.
When Heavenly Master Gu Yan saw Kui Luo, he smiled brilliantly. "Isn't this Kui? After playing dead for so long, you finally decided to show yourself."
Quite a few?
Everyone was confused. What Kui?
Kui Luo was speechless as he stared at Heavenly Master Gu Yan. This old man really was a good-for-nothing, exposing him as soon as they met. "I still have to thank Heavenly Master for your help back then. Don't worry, I know what I'm doing, so I won't shortchange you."
Heavenly Master Gu Yan blinked. What the hell?
Many people looked at Heavenly Master Gu Yan with strange expressions. Had he helped Kui Luo?
Had he helped this notorious bastard?
Heavenly Master Gu Yan was speechless. "Old man, don't spout nonsense. You're shameless."
Kui Luo laughed strangely. He had only said a few words, and it was none of his business whether the others believed him or not.
Heavenly Master Gu Yan felt that he wasn't as shameless as this old man. The more he spoke, the more troublesome it became. He looked off into the distance and saw the Hellwyrm. "Isn't that the Xia family's toy?
Did Lu Xiaoxuan really steal it? "
Xia Ziheng's expression turned ugly when he heard this.
Mu Shang quickly changed the topic.
"Why isn't Lu Xiaoxuan here yet?
He's too arrogant. He was the one who challenged Heavenly Master Mu, so he should've come earlier. "
"Shhh, don't talk. Don't provoke Lu Xiaoxuan. Nobody dares to provoke him now."
"Didn't the Four Way Scales set him up so that he could appear in the open?
In the eyes of the Four Way Scales, he's just bait, "someone said disdainfully.
"Eh, where's Qiao 'er?
Why hasn't she been seen for so long? "
Many people fell silent. Some knew, while others didn't, that Qiao 'er was the reason for this challenge.
Mu Shang's birthday wasn't very grand. If not for Lu Yin's challenge, many people wouldn't have come. Those who were truly willing to come were either from the Frigid Immortal Sect or Lockbreakers. In particular, many Lockbreakers wanted to become Mu Shang's disciples, which was why they had prepared gifts.
As Mu Shang's only disciple, Qiao 'er was naturally more attentive. Unfortunately, her gift would never be seen again.
A figure walked into the back of the battlefield and looked at the battle in the distance with a shocked expression. It was Imperial Tutor Skymender.
Lu Yin and Mu Shang were playing chess, so how could only the Origin Array Heavenly Master from the Astral Tree Galaxy appear? He had actually wanted to bring Heavenly Master Xiu and Heavenly Master Supreme Sage as well, but decided against it.
Imperial Tutor Skymender's appearance immediately attracted Heavenly Master Gu Yan's attention. "An unfamiliar Origin Array Heavenly Master?"
Heavenly Master Qiuling and Mu Shang immediately saw Imperial Tutor Skymender.
Mu Shang's expression darkened, as he recognized this person. This was the person who had helped Yi Xian Academy's sourcebox array block him. This person was also an Origin Array Heavenly Master.
When Imperial Tutor Skymender arrived, Kui Luo leaned over and said something.
After that, the Food God went over as well. Imperial Tutor Skymender had helped Yi Xian Academy block Mu Shang, so the Food God naturally recognized him.
With a roar from the Hellwyrm, Lu Yin's figure appeared at the back of the battlefield. He stepped forward and appeared in front of everyone.
Everyone fell silent as they stared at Lu Yin.
Xia Ziheng's eyelids twitched; he hadn't seen Lu Yin since he had fought his way out of Shenwu Plane. Now that they had met again, he realized that this person had changed. He had become incomparably domineering.
The Hellwyrm's enormous figure covered the back of the battlefield, and Lu Yin used the Hellwyrm as a backdrop. The Commander Appointment Platform floated as he approached the crowd. Every step he took was loud and clear.
As he approached, the Commander Appointment Platform became much clearer. He had borrowed the rune lines of the Progenitor Realm from the platform.
Lu Yin believed that there were countless people who wanted to attack him, and the Four Cardinal Scales would not go back on their agreement. However, that didn't mean that no one would help them. Not all of the Progenitors in the Astral Tree Galaxy were present.
The Four Cardinal Scales.
Even if they weren't Progenitors, they might have other methods, so they had to be on guard.
Heavenly Master Gu Yan had a complicated expression as he watched Lu Yin approach. Was this the current Lu Xiaoxuan?
It was a pity that the once sunny and optimistic child had become like this.
When Lu Yin appeared, there was no one else in Mu Shang's eyes. He had been waiting for this moment.
"Brother Lu, how do you plan on challenging me?"
Mu Shang stepped forward and asked Lu Yin directly.
Everyone looked at them. Lu Yin was so young, but he had such an extraordinary talent in lockbreaking. It was unbelievable.
Most did not believe that the current Lu Yin could defeat Mu Shang. Lockbreaking was not a battle, and even if Lu Yin had the ability to fight Progenitors, it could not be used in lockbreaking. However, that was only for now. As time passed, Lu Yin's achievements in lockbreaking would be unimaginable, and they believed that he would definitely be able to match Mu Shang in the future.
Many believed that Lu Yin was challenging Mu Shang because he was too arrogant. His attitude towards fighting Progenitors had made him insufferably arrogant, and he believed himself to be invincible in all aspects.
In the Sovereign Realm, Bai Wangyuan and the others looked down.
"Is Mu Shang confident?"
Xia Shenji asked.
Bai Wangyuan did not answer. Mu Shang had given him a definite answer, but he was facing Lu Xiaoxuan.
He suddenly felt like Xia Shenji had gone to the Abandoned Lands to kill Lu Xiaoxuan when the New Void Corridor had opened.
At the back of the battlefield, Lu Yin calmly looked at Mu Shang. "Stable Radius."
Mu Shang calmly looked back at Lu Yin. "I can give you another chance to choose. Stable Radius, you'll definitely lose."
Lu Yin shrugged. "Let's try."
Mu Shang nodded. "Once upon a time, you all called me Brother Mu. I've given you a chance, but since you don't want to accept it, then Stable Radius."
Stable Radius seemed like a game, but it was a test of an Origin Array Master's abilities. It was obvious who was better and who was worse.
Gu Yan shook his head. If this kid dared to challenge Mu Shang, then he might have a chance. However, Stable Radius would definitely lose.
"Hey, why is it Stable Radius? Is that guy sure that Lu kid will lose?"
Kui Luo asked Qiuling.
Qiuling frowned. She loathed this bastard, "I don't know."
"Aren't you a Celestial Master as well?"
Kui Luo retorted.
Qiuling avoided the question.
Kui Luo rolled his eyes and looked at Lu Yin. "Shouldn't challenging an Origin Array Master be lockbreaking?
What Stable Radius? Don't bother with these useless things. We want to see lockbreaking. "
"Yes, we want to see lockbreaking!" Nong Sanniang shouted.
Liu Song coughed. "Lockbreaking is still better."
Mu Shang's lips curled up as he calmly looked at Lu Yin. These people were all close to the Lu family and obviously wanted to help Lu Yin. It was just a matter of whether or not he would accept their kindness.
Lu Yin didn't know where Mu Shang's confidence came from. He had Qiuling's lockbreaking talent and was confident that he wasn't much weaker than Mu Shang. His battle prowess even surpassed Mu Shang's, and although battle prowess didn't represent lockbreaking ability, he still had an advantage in Stable Radius. Why was Mu Shang so sure that he would lose?
Lu Yin still had a choice.
At this point, Xia Ziheng spoke up. "This is the back battlefield. Who's going to take responsibility if something goes wrong?"
Lockbreaking a sourcebox could result in an unknown danger. This was the back battlefield, where the humans were facing the Eternals, so it wasn't appropriate.