"You... want to challenge us?"

The figure of the top-ranked senior student appeared intermittently in front of the void gate of his cave residence, accompanied by a terrifying aura that spread out.

This dreadful aura made everyone present feel suffocated, struggling to catch their breath.

Mu Jinyu squinted his eyes slightly at the sight.

The opponent's cultivation was at the Mid Stage of the Life and Death Realm!

Approximately around the fourth or fifth layer of the Life and Death Realm!

This was indeed extraordinary, unmatched even by ordinary instructors.

At this moment, Mu Jinyu understood why Mo Yunqiong had set the odds at twenty times in this gambling setup.

The difference in cultivation between him and the top-ranked student was a major realm and nine minor realms.

Moreover, being ranked number one, the opponent's combat power was undoubtedly formidable, likely capable of contending with the Peak of the Life and Death Realm.

In the eyes of the average person, there was no way he could be compared to this person.

However, Mu Jinyu wasn't afraid of him; upon hearing the cold inquiry, he casually smiled and replied, "Yes, if there's a chance, let's see if I can take the top spot directly."

"Hmm?"

A light and emotionless hum, and the surrounding terrifying aura suddenly escalated to a higher level.

Some senior students with cultivation only at the First layer of the Void Breaking Realm couldn't resist falling to their knees, struggling helplessly to stand.

"Boom!!"

Mu Jinyu also sensed a mountain-like pressure rolling in from all directions, intending to crush him to the ground.

He understood this was the top-ranked student trying to overpower him with aura, aiming to humiliate him into not daring to challenge again.

"Hmph!"

Mu Jinyu's expression darkened, a cold snort akin to a thunderclap shattered the overwhelming pressure.

"Hoo..."

Instantly, the terrifying aura spread by the top-ranked senior student was crushed by Mu Jinyu, allowing the breathless students present to breathe greedily.

"Haha..."

"Interesting..."

As Mu Jinyu unleashed his formidable aura and defeated the opponent's aura, the top-ranked senior student finally chuckled coldly, and his figure in front of the gate solidified.

He transformed into a man of ordinary appearance with a resolute demeanor.

With short hair as sharp as steel needles, his eyes shot with brilliance like stars.

This man was Lu Kaige, who had held the top rank among Dongyue Mansion's senior students for several years.

As Lu Kaige finally appeared to accept Mu Jinyu's challenge, the second-ranked student, who had been silent and indistinct in front of the cave residence, also revealed himself.

This man was even less attractive than Lu Kaige, his face covered in ulcers, his tiny eyes barely visible, and his hands were riddled with age spots like tree bark.

He was Ning Ruofan, the second-ranked senior student in Dongyue Mansion.

It was said that he was once the most handsome man in Dongyue Mansion, but an accident during further activation of his Foreign Race Bloodline drastically changed his appearance, making him creepy.

But if it were anyone else faced with such a drastic change, they would struggle to accept it, seeking various ways to recover their looks, or at least hide their face with masks or other tools.

Yet Ning Ruofan didn't do this; instead, he boldly appeared to others with his hideous appearance.

This was his strength!

Mu Jinyu was slightly surprised upon seeing Ning Ruofan, astonished at how the latter could disregard his infamous ugliness and not care at all.

Soon, Mu Jinyu calmed down and invited, "Since that's the case, let's go!"

With that, he turned and left swiftly.

His figure turned and vanished into the sky.

Reappearing near the Combat Platform.

"Whizz whizz whizz!"

Following him were sounds piercing through the air, with ripples spreading in the void.

Then, those ranked in the top ten, along with the senior students who followed Mo Yunqiong to wager, returned near the Combat Platform.

"Buzz!!"

At this moment, the void distorted, light and shadows intermingling, then figures stood in the sky.

The leading figure was Wang Yeqing, Vice Manor Master of Dongyue Mansion.

Behind him were several Institute Heads and instructors.

Seeing the many senior students below, Wang Yeqing finally looked at Mu Jinyu and remarked with a headache, "Can't you be a bit more restrained? Why create such a scene upon arrival?"

The news that Mu Jinyu wanted to challenge the top ten senior students obviously spread, reaching Wang Yeqing's ears, forcing them to rush here.

As he spoke, Wang Yeqing glared at Mo Yunqiong and scolded, "And you, opening bets for no reason? Idiot!"

Wang Yeqing knew that Mu Jinyu wasn't a person who liked drawing attention or competing.

Otherwise, during his days as an intermediate student, he would've been doing more than just quietly maintaining a rank of ninety-six.

Upon becoming a senior student, perhaps due to lack of academic credits, it was unclear what he was planning, but the lure of credits evidently increased, coinciding with rewards for ranking.

Thus, he began challenging the top thirty students.

From rank thirty to twelve, if it weren't for Mo Yunqiong stirring things up, blindly opening bets.

Mu Jinyu might have likely settled for top three or ten, avoiding further challenges against Ning Ruofan and Lu Kaige.

But because of Mo Yunqiong's betting pool, offering twenty times the odds for first place!

It tempted Mu Jinyu to promptly challenge the top ten, not sparing the top three, causing a massive commotion, leaving Wang Yeqing furious at Mo Yunqiong's antics.

Mo Yunqiong shrunk his neck, looking somewhat timid, not daring to argue.

Seeing the Vice Manor Master and others rushing over, Wang Yeqing starting by blaming him, Mu Jinyu felt somewhat aggrieved and said, "Mansion Master, how am I not restrained? Is there a rule in Dongyue Mansion against new students directly challenging the top-ranked seniors?"

Hearing Mu Jinyu's words, Wang Yeqing's angry expression froze.

Mu Jinyu was right; Dongyue Mansion indeed had no rule forbidding this.

It's just that no one had ever done this before, leading to chaos among the seniors, prompting him to rush over.

But actually...

Mu Jinyu's decision to challenge the top three didn't seem troubling.

If he lost, he would merely become a laughingstock at Dongyue Mansion.

If he won, it wouldn't affect the big picture, rather it might motivate Lu Kaige and Ning Ruofan to strive harder in their cultivation, aiming to reclaim their rankings...

Other ordinary students, upon discovering Mu Jinyu's existence, might be inspired to work harder, hoping to become the next Mu Jinyu!

In retrospect, Mu Jinyu's challenges today were more beneficial than harmful!