The following morning.

Gao Yan was having tea and chatting with Nangong Yao and a few others in the inn booked by the Nine Saints Sect.

As they were about to enter the Emperor's Tomb, the group felt both excited and somewhat uneasy, as this state was not suitable for cultivation.

Besides, even if one practices diligently day and night for only a few days, one's cultivation level will not improve by even a fraction.

So why don't we all relax in different ways?

"Gao Yan of the Nine Saints Sect, my Holy Son Yang Yan has ordered me to issue you a challenge. Come out and accept the challenge at once!"

A thunderous sound instantly reverberated throughout the inn, attracting the attention of everyone inside.

"Junior Brother Gao, the Holy Son of the Burning Moon Sect is challenging you. Do you accept?"

Nangong Yao asked.

Although they only arrived in Zhongzhou yesterday, the sect had already gathered intelligence about Zhongzhou beforehand, and Gao Yan, as the Holy Son, naturally received a copy.

Although there is no specific information about Yangyan.

However, the general information is also recorded in the intelligence.

It is said that Yang Yan of the Burning Moon Sect is less than 100 years old, but he is already at the peak of the ninth level of the Nascent Soul stage. He should be able to advance to the Divine Transformation stage in less than ten years.

As for what kind of spiritual root the other party possessed, what special physique they had, or what supernatural abilities they wielded, there was no record of that.

Gao Yan replied with a smile, "Why should I accept his challenge!"

Gao Yan disdains challenges that are made without any real commitment, unless spirit stones are offered as a prize.

As for whether refusing the challenge would earn him a reputation for being a coward, he didn't care at all.

He always understood his purpose in coming to the world of cultivation: to improve his cultivation level and gain a long lifespan.

"Gao Yan, are you going to avoid battle? If you're afraid, kowtow three times in the direction of my Burning Moon Sect, and my Holy Son will spare you!"

The voice outside rang out again, this time filled with provocation.

"presumptuous!"

A cold voice followed immediately, and then the Nascent Soul cultivator who had come to deliver the challenge was sent flying dozens of meters away, landing awkwardly on the street.

"A mere Nascent Soul cultivator dares to be so insolent in front of our Nine Saints Sect! Who gave you the audacity!"

A figure flashed by, and Xiao Lingyue appeared in front of the inn's gate.

The other party glanced fearfully at Xiao Lingyue, then stood up from the ground: "You dare to lay a hand on me? Do you want to start a war with my Burning Moon Sect?"

Upon hearing this...

Xiao Lingyue sneered: "It's not that I look down on you, but what right do you, a Nascent Soul cultivator, have to start a war between the Burning Moon Sect and our Nine Saints Sect? Besides, you offended our Nine Saints Sect first. Even if I kill you, does the Burning Moon Sect think it can destroy our Nine Saints Sect because of you?"

"Master is so domineering!"

At this moment, Gao Yan walked out of the inn and said loudly.

Although the Burning Moon Sect is a first-rate sect, the Nine Saints Sect is not a pushover either. Even if they have the ability to destroy the Nine Saints Sect, they will have to pay a considerable price.

Besides, Xiao Lingyue held back in her attack, only causing the opponent minor injuries. If the Burning Moon Sect and the Nine Saints Sect were to start a war over this, they would be completely out of their minds.

Furthermore, if the Burning Moon Sect uses this pretext to destroy the Nine Saints Sect, the other eight sects in the Eastern Wilderness will definitely not stand idly by.

Because if the Burning Moon Sect can use such a lame excuse to destroy the Nine Saints Sect today, then they can use the same excuse to destroy one of them tomorrow!

Therefore, one should not be too arrogant.

The Nascent Soul cultivator sent by Yangyan clearly failed to grasp the situation and genuinely believed that by using the name of the Burning Moon Sect, he could disregard everyone else.

Sure enough, upon hearing this, the Nascent Soul cultivator from the Burning Moon Sect looked extremely unpleasant, and his eyes revealed a hint of guilt and fear.

"Anything else you want to say? If you have nothing to say, then get lost, lest I change my mind and kill you!" Xiao Lingyue said coldly!

"Gao Yan, this is a challenge from my Holy Son. Go to Langcang Mountain for a battle in three days!"

The Nascent Soul cultivator tossed a challenge letter to Gao Yan, then transformed into a streak of light and vanished in a flash!

Gao Yan flipped open the challenge letter and glanced at it.

I didn't take it seriously!

They then followed Xiao Lingyue back into the inn.

Xiao Lingyue said, "We have already received the news and will be heading to the Emperor's Tomb in four days. Let's not cause any unforeseen complications!"

"Don't worry, I won't bother with such a boring challenge!" Gao Yan said with a smile.

"I don't think they're using spirit stones as a prize!"

Xiao Lingyue couldn't help but tease.

"Hehe, Master understands me best!"

Gao Yan wasn't ashamed at all; on the contrary, he was proud and said, "If the other party can offer 10 billion spirit stones as a prize, I'd be interested in playing with him!"

"I don't know what to say about you!"

Xiao Lingyue rolled her eyes at Gao Yan and then left.

Gao Yan then returned to the tea room on the third floor to drink tea and chat with Nangong Yao and the others.

This inn is very large and only caters to cultivators, so it can easily accommodate the entire Nine Saints Sect.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

A large number of cultivators have gathered at Langcang Mountain.

They all came to watch Gao Yan and Yang Yan fight.

Unfortunately, they had no idea that Gao Yan wouldn't be coming!

As time goes by.

Yang Yan appeared at the mountaintop, awaiting Gao Yan's arrival.

But an hour passed.

Two hours have passed.

Three hours have passed!

Gao Yan has yet to appear.

Then someone came to Yang Yan's side and reported: "Holy Son, Gao Yan is still in Fushuang City and doesn't seem to have any intention of coming to Langcang Mountain!"

"What?"

Upon hearing this, Yang Yan's face darkened. In other words, he had waited here for Gao Yan for more than three hours in vain!

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