"Xiao Yi, what are you doing?"

Gu Feifan and the others glared angrily.

"Stop immediately!" Sikong Yu shouted coldly.

Boom... Boom... Boom...

Purple thunder continuously roared.

Lightning and thunder intertwined and descended.

Outside, the two puppets seemed to be in the midst of the Thunder and Lightning Forbidden Land, enduring the relentless assaults of the purple Thunder Pillars.

In no time, the two puppets could no longer hold on, collapsing and being trampled by the tide of demon beasts.

"Damn it, Xiao Yi, you little thief, you’re too much!" Sikong Yu erupted in anger, his aura bursting forth.

However, before he could make any moves, he was stopped by several hostile gazes.

The First Yun, Zhangsun Chilie, Hua Ruolian, Ye Liu, and Ran Qi all coldly stared at Sikong Yu.

These five were the strongest here, apart from Mo Youu.

Just one look was enough to prevent Sikong Yu from acting rashly.

Moreover, the Black Cloud Academy group also cast cold glances, and he dared not make a move.

But while Sikong Yu didn’t dare act, he didn’t intend to keep quiet.

"Brother Mo Youu, you saw it."

"This Xiao Yi, no, that damn twin, they’re so insolent."

"A few days ago, Yi Xiao caused havoc at our Heavenly Hidden Academy."

"Everyone in the Academy, the elders, deacons, and disciples, all resisted with all their might, just to ensure You’s safety."

"Yi Xiao didn’t just injure people; he also ruthlessly killed, leaving You’s cultivation wasted and in a critical condition."

"And now, this Xiao Yi is being just as arrogant, going too far."

Sikong Yu’s tone was initially mocking, but by the end, he was gritting his teeth, his face furious and desolate.

Hearing this, Mo Youu’s face was initially indifferent, but towards the end, his expression became mixed and complicated.

"Sorry," Xiao Yi glanced at Mo Youu and said, "This Purple Lightning Sword Formation draws power from the Purple Lightning Divine Sword in my hand."

"The Purple Lightning I wield is a High Grade Peak Holy Artifact, a divine weapon in the world."

"I cannot fully control its power. The surge of lightning was an unfortunate accident that damaged the two puppets."

Unable to control? Accidental damage?

The disciples of the Five Great Academy couldn’t help but wince at his words.

Clearly, Xiao Yi deliberately targeted and destroyed those two puppets.

And the apology? Xiao Yi’s words of apology carried no sincerity whatsoever.

"Sorry? What good is an apology?" Sikong Yu’s tone was icy, laced with anger.

"Those two puppets were the rewards Brother Mo Youu earned from surpassing the Body Cultivation Restriction."

"Each of them possessed power comparable to Supreme 9999 Dao experts, extremely strong and precious."

"And now you think a simple sorry is enough?"

"No wonder Xiao Yi," Golden Dawn sneered, "ruins others’ treasures and thinks an apology suffices. Such arrogance."

"What do you want, then?" Xiao Yi’s lips curled into a cold smile.

His icy and mocking gaze swept over the disciples of the Five Great Academy.

Their bodies involuntarily trembled, and they fell silent.

Xiao Yi looked at Mo Youu, chuckling softly, "Or, I can compensate in some way."

"If you need me to make amends, Brother Mo, just ask."

"In the Central Region, there is hardly anything I, Xiao Yi, cannot obtain now."

Xiao Yi’s smile was gentle.

Yet to Mo Youu, it sent a shiver down his spine.

To others, it left them speechless with the truth.

Indeed, the present Xiao Yi, being the successor of the two divisions of Asura Wind Hall, coupled with the name of the twins and the help of another monster.

In the Central Region, there were few things he couldn’t find or obtain.

These were not empty words.

But to Mo Youu, it felt inexplicably ironic and mocking.

Nonetheless, Mo Youu remained composed, and his complex expression quickly faded into a faint smile.

"Junior Brother Xiao Yi is joking. It was an accident, so why would I hold a grudge?"

"Besides," Mo Youu said sincerely, "I owe Junior Brother Xiao Yi much more. How could I ask him for compensation?"

His greater debt naturally referred to the Sword Emperor Origin.

Though not taken by him, Xiao Yi did not blame him either.

But he had fused it with his Martial Soul and had been using it all along.

While the two Supreme 9999 Dao puppets were precious, compared to the Sword Emperor Origin, they were insignificant.

Of course, Mo Youu had no face to mention the word ’compensation.’

Around them, thunder roared.

Mixed with the sounds of countless demon beasts’ assaults and tramples, it kept everyone’s nerves tense and faces grave.

Yet under the Purple Lightning Sword Formation, the demon beasts remained ineffectual. Seeing this, everyone breathed a slight sigh of relief.

The First Yun and the three others suddenly recalled Sikong Yu’s earlier words.

More specifically, they remembered the name ’Yi Xiao.’

Compared to Xiao Yi, they were far more interested in Yi Xiao.

"Speaking of which, I remember when that guy gave us the quota, he said we might fight in the Ancient Emperor’s Tomb or even fight side by side."

"We came, but he simply vanished," the First Yun said with frustration.

Hua Ruolian furrowed her brow, "At such a critical moment, that guy remains in seclusion."

"Something seems off," Zhangsun Chilie said, scratching his head.

Near them, Xiao Yi’s heart skipped a beat as he casually said,

"You haven’t answered my question yet." Xiao Yi looked directly at Mo Youu.

"Do you still have confidence?"

His words caused everyone around to feel a pang in their hearts as all eyes turned to Mo Youu.

"I do, but not much." Mo Youu nodded but then shook his head.

"To be precise, it’s almost negligible."

"Then what are you waiting for?" Xiao Yi asked lightly, "Shall we continue?"

He didn’t finish his words, but everyone present was smart enough to understand.

What are you waiting for? Still trying to break this main setup? Wasting time?

This is the treacherous main setup of the Ancient Emperor’s Mansion.

Currently, they were surrounded by countless powerful demon beasts.

Mo Youu nodded and then shook his head again, sighing.

"Enough." Mo Youu said lightly, "The dangers of the main setup here are beyond my control."

"The only things that could give me great confidence, the two puppets, are lost."

"This journey to the Ancient Emperor’s Mansion ends here."

"The Black Cloud Academy group, leave with me."

As soon as Mo Youu said this, the faces of the Five Great Academy disciples changed drastically.

"No way." Golden Dawn shouted coldly first, "Mo Youu, are you giving up?"

"Have you forgotten Senior Luoo’s death order?"

"I haven’t forgotten." Mo Youu shook his head, "But I won’t put all my fellow disciples in danger."

"Facing a deadly situation with no hope and still dragging my disciples into danger, I’m not thick-skinned enough for that."

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First update.