As soon as she finished her sentence, Zheng Yunan unleashed her imposing spiritual pressure. As it bore down on them, terror rose in Li Kai and the others hearts.

Wu Di, however, grabbed her arm and shook his head. Dont worry about it.

He patted the dust off his body, then rose to his feet. When he saw that the gourd of wine was still intact, he finally smiled in relief.

Zheng Yunans nostrils flared. She immediately noticed the gourd. Wu Di, even if the clan sent you to Black Ox Town, you shouldnt get discouraged. Immortal Brew is indeed excellent, but you ought to focus on your cultivation. When you make waves at our clans competitions, my grandfather can say a few words on your behalf. Youll definitely be allowed to return to the clan.

Clearly, Zhen Yunan had misunderstood. When she saw how concerned Wu Di was about the gourd of wine, she thought hed sunk into despair and was trying to drown his sorrows in booze.

Wu Di didnt explain. He simply pressed his lips into a smile and nodded. I understand.

Can you quit it with the perfunctory answers? Let me tell you, Im here to tell all the clansmen in Black Ox City that the clan will be hosting its grand competition in a month. You if you keep acting like this, can you score in the top one-hundred?

The clans grand competition!

When the youths by Li Kais side heard this news, they grew visibly excited.

There were far too many Wu clansmen. If you wanted to stand out amongst countless others, you had to be so dazzling people couldnt possibly overlook you, or you had to do well in the clans grand competition.

So long as you entered the top one-hundred, youd become one of the clans elites. Your status would rise exponentially and youd no longer have any need to worry about cultivation resources.

Those youths by Li Kais side had already tightly clenched their fists. As soon as they returned home, theyd definitely go into seclusion for the rest of the month in order to show off their skills at the grand competition.

Him? Lil Nan, Im afraid youre overestimating him. Hes just a slave girls filthy bastard, yet you think he can enter the top hundred? With his status, even entering the clans gates might be a problem. Youd best not get too close to him or he might infect you with his bad luck.

Li Kai snorted in disdain. Hed heard about the upcoming grand competition half a month ago so he wasnt particularly surprised to hear the news now.

Li Kai, youd better take back what you just said. Wu Di glowered coldly at Li Kai and clenched his fists so tightly, his knuckles cracked.

Apologize? To a beast like you? Or should I apologize to that disreputable mother of yours?

You cant talk that way about my mother!

Why not? She wasnt even allowed in the clans ancestral hall. In the end, her remains were just buried in a mass grave. If shed been a proper woman, shed have been allowed into the ancestral hall, wouldnt she?

Shut up!

Boom!

His entering immortality spiritual pressure instantly exploded outward. Sensing this pressure, Zheng Yunan was somewhat surprised at first, but she soon smiled at him in delight.

Facing Wu Di, Li Kai couldnt help but feel that the one standing before him was no longer that little whelp who never fought back no matter what he did. Instead, he felt as if he faced an ancient and vicious beast.

Bang!

His legs softened as he collapsed to the ground.

Hmph, what trash. With a cold snort, Wu Di turned and walked away.

Li Kai sat there on the ground, his eyes bloodshot. He shouted in fury, kill him! Instantly, his followers, as well as the guards his father had arranged for him, went to seize Wu Di.

Li Kai, what are you trying to do? You can compete with your clansmen, but you cant take their lives. Dont you know that? Zheng Yunan shouted furiously, but Li Kai only smiled playfully in response.

Let me tell you, he said, in Black Ox City, I am the heavens! Zheng Yunan, you might be the grand visiting elders granddaughter, but dont forget that youre ultimately just an outsider. You dont have any blood relation with our Wu Family. I strongly advise you to mind your own business.

With that, he turned to the group surrounding Wu Di and chastised them, what are you just standing there for?

The very next moment, a shout loud and sudden as a thunderclap shook the skies. Scram!

Instantly, everyone surrounding Wu Di was sent flying. When they crashed back to the ground, they coughed up mouthfuls of blood

This sudden development startled everyone present. The next moment, they saw a black-robed man standing beside Wu Di. His expression was icy as he scanned Li Kai and his followers.

One of the onlookers was a human immortal level expert but not even he could tell where Ye Zichen had come from.

Obviously, this expert whod just appeared out of nowhere was above the human immortal level!

Sen..

Wu Di wasnt sure at first. His impression was of a disheveled old beggar, completely different from the man currently standing beside him..

This mans eyes were bright, his posture upright, and he radiated calm self-respect and an air of superiority.

Especially those sharp brows. A single glance was enough to fill someones heart with terror.

What, you dont recognize me?

When he saw Wu Dis stunned expression, Ye Zichen smiled and reached out to tousle Wu Dis hair, then took the gourd of wine from his hands.

Is this for me?

He hadnt thought that this new arrival really was that senior. Wu Di was stunned for a moment, but when he heard Ye Zichens questions he hurriedly nodded his head. Yes, I got this for you, Senior.

Ye Zichen didnt hesitate. He started pouring wine down his throat and chugged, letting it flow down the sides of his mouth and onto his chest. Moments later, he tossed the empty gourd to the ground.

Good wine.

When he saw Ye Zichens pleasure, Wu Di smiled radiantly, delighted from the bottom of his heart. Hed actually been somewhat worried that this kind of immortal brew wouldnt satisfy this seniors standards.

In an instant, the situation changed completely.

Li Kais guards and followers hurriedly returned to his side. Zheng Yunan stared dumbly at Ye Zichen. When she realized his relationship with Wu Di wasnt simple, she smiled delightedly and ran out to greet him. Junior Zheng Yunan pays her respects, senior.

Mm. Ye Zichen nodded at Zheng Yunan, then his gaze darkened. He turned and slowly approached Li Kai.

Lu Kai never would have guessed Wu Di knew such a powerful person. Beneath the weight of that seniors gaze, he felt the threat of imminent death.

Dad, save me! As soon as Li Kai cried out, they heard another voice cut through the air...

Who dares.

The middle-aged man in the sky stopped halfway through his sentence, so suddenly it seemed someone were squeezing his neck. Instantly, he plastered a warm, friendly smile onto his face.

Dad!

When Li Kai saw him, he hurriedly rushed to his side. The man glared at him, then turned to Ye Zichen and cupped his hands in greeting.

I am Li Wanlong. I am responsible for the Wu Familys affairs in Black Ox Town. Greetings, fellow daoist. I dont know how my dog of a son offended you. Please tell me what happened.

I'll be sure to punish him severely.

Li Wanlongs demeanor was polite and friendly. He couldnt see through Ye Zichens depths. Li Wanlong was already a mid-stage human immortal expert. Although he couldnt see Ye Zichens true strength, he absolutely didnt believe this person was an earth immortal expert.

An expert like that would have left for the profound great district long ago. Why linger in the mortal great district?

Your son didnt offend me, but he offended my disciple. Ye Zichen said coolly.

Li Wanlongs heart thudded violently in his chest. He glowered hatefully at his son and said, Fellow Daoist, your apprentice..?

Before hed finished his sentence, Li Wanlong saw Ye Zichen pull Wu DI towards him.

My apprentice is Wu Di! Im his master.