Chapter 110: Gaining Recognition When I returned to Yuemai, Yuemai was busy...

When I returned to Yuemai, Yuemai was busy storing puppets.

Li Youyang told Yin Yue what Chi Jun said today, and asked Yin Yue to ask the tribe members whether they were willing to share the risk with him.

Li Youyang believed that the Moon Clan had experienced the humiliation of being trampled upon. Even if the Red Lord remained silent, they could still live better with these things, at least on equal terms with the other branches. They were certainly unwilling to take such a huge risk. After all, even if the Red Fire Clan were absorbed by another faction, they could still exist as a subsidiary branch of that faction, which would not have a significant impact on the Moon Clan. However, if he truly went and failed, the wrath of the entire Red Fire Clan would be unleashed upon them, a true hell. The cost-benefit ratio was obvious, and most Moon Clan members would likely disagree.

But what he could not have imagined was that within a quarter of an hour, all the people of the Moon Vein gathered in front of his residence and said in unison: "We will live and die with you, Your Majesty!"

Li Youyang opened the door and said coldly, "Have you ever thought about the consequences if I fail?"

"We know that this is nothing more than returning to hell, but we are still willing to live and die with Your Majesty."

"Although Yuemai has been bullied for many years, as long as we are a member of the Red Fire Clan, we cannot stand by and watch the Red Fire Clan be swallowed up."

"Your Majesty, please go ahead. We will live and die with you."

Yin Yue stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I have not tried to persuade them. This is their true wish. If they succeed, that would be great. If they fail, we are willing to go to hell for the Red Fire Clan. This is what the Moon Clan owes them. Now that we have this opportunity to redeem ourselves, we do not want to miss it. Please grant us your blessing!"

After saying this, he bowed his head heavily.

"Please grant me your blessing, Your Majesty!"

The other tribesmen also shouted in unison and kowtowed.

Li Youyang nodded: "Get up."

"Has Your Majesty agreed?"

Li Youyang said coldly, "After I leave, all matters will be handed over to Elder Bei Liyuan to handle, with Yin Yue assisting him."

Yin Yue bowed and agreed.

Bei Liyuan was stunned for a moment. He thought he would go with Li Youyang.

Li Youyang looked at Bei Liyuan and said, "If we all leave, I'm worried that the other branches will be detrimental to the Moon Meridian. Also, how to make the most of the things we brought back will still require your planning."

Bei Liyuan hummed in a sad voice: "I understand, I will protect the Yuemai, and you too..."

"Don't worry, wait for me to come back."

After the written test, Chi Jun announced the rankings. The first place was Yuemai, the second place was Yangmai, and the third place was Shuimai. He also announced that the person who would accompany him to participate in the Great Thousand World Immortal Competition was Li Youyang.

Everyone was shocked. Chi Ye knelt down and said, "Chi Jun, in previous years, it was Chief Shui Maitao who accompanied you. Chief Li has no experience..."

"I have made up my mind."

Tao Ze knelt down and said, "Lord Chi, this competition may be the last for the Red Fire Clan. We should be more cautious. Chief Li's cultivation is beyond reproach, but immortal competitions are not just about cultivation and tacit understanding. You and Chief Li have never worked together before, so your participation may not be any better than that of your subordinates."

The leader of the Jinmai, Chongyun, also knelt down and advised: "Chief Tao's words are reasonable. Please think twice."

Chi Jun's eyes darkened. "Has my temper been a little too good lately? When did you ever get the chance to question me?"

Everyone knelt down hurriedly and kowtowed: "Lord Chi, please forgive me."

Li Youyang bowed and said, "Lord Chi, I'm new here, so it's normal for the leaders to have such questions. They are all thinking about the Chihuo Clan, so please don't be angry."

Chi Jun said coldly: "Everyone get up."

Everyone stood up, and Chi Ye said coldly: "Li Youyang, don't think that just because you speak for us, we will..."

Li Youyang interrupted coldly, "No matter what the rules of the battle are, the ultimate goal is victory. Now, everyone, follow me to the arena. You can form teams of two and fight me according to the competition rules. If I lose a round, I will voluntarily withdraw from this competition."

Chi Ye sneered, "With Chi Jun here, you won't lose."

Li Youyang glanced over with cold eyes and said coldly, "I'm alone."

Everyone was stunned.

Tao Ze was the first to come back to his senses: "Chief Li, are you serious?"

Li Youyang nodded.

Yin Yue was about to step forward, but Bei Liyuan stopped him: "I'm not in a hurry, why are you in a hurry?"

Yin Yue silently clenched her fists. "Although the Yang Vein has been the most powerful in recent years, it's actually all thanks to the connections of Princess Ling Yue. If we only talk about the leader's cultivation, Chi Ye is the weakest, not even in the mainstream. The former Qiong Cang leader was only fourth among the many leaders. The first was Tao Ze, the leader of the Water Vein. His cultivation was only second to Chi Jun, and the Qiong Cang leader couldn't last more than two moves against him. The second was Chong Yun, the leader of the Gold Vein. The Qiong Cang leader couldn't last more than a quarter of an hour against him. The third was Mu Qing, the leader of the Wood Vein. The Qiong Cang leader could barely fight him for half an hour. Furthermore, when these three fought the Qiong Cang leader before, they were already at the initial stage of the Heavenly God Realm. Now, I'm afraid they're approaching the middle stage. Your Excellency is indeed very strong. I believe he wouldn't lose against any of them, but the Immortal Race Competition is a two-person competition, which means they will team up to fight Your Excellency alone. Your Excellency has no chance of winning."

Bei Liyuan curled his lips: "Give your master some confidence, he will be fine."

Yin Yue clenched her fists: "Elder Bei, if someone takes this opportunity to seriously injure His Majesty..."

Bei Liyuan patted his shoulder and said, "Do you think Chi Jun and I are just here for show?"

"Can……"

Bei Liyuan said coldly, "Yin Yue, do you think I'm really at ease? I'm more worried and concerned than you are. Even though I believe he can do it, I still can't help but worry. But this battle! He! Must fight!"

Yin Yue was stunned, silently clenched his fists and lowered his head. It was Yuemai who dragged down His Majesty. His Majesty could have been living freely in the Jiuzhou Continent without having to put himself in danger, let alone participate in these fights.

When they arrived at the arena, Li Youyang flashed onto the stage.

Taoze and Chongyun looked at each other, then walked onto the fighting field together. They both bowed and said, "Chief Li, this is not a deliberate attack, but the matter is of great importance. I apologize for the offense."

Outside the arena, Chi Ye's eyes flashed with viciousness. Li Youyang, you are really looking for death. This saves me the trouble of taking action.

On the stage, Tao Ze swung his sword directly at Li Youyang. Li Youyang's eyes darkened slightly, and Tao Ze stopped mid-stride, unable to advance any further. How could this be possible? Last time in the Yang Meridian, this person was only at the initial stage of the Heavenly God Realm, and now, in just a short time, he's already reached the intermediate stage! Since entering the Heavenly God Realm, he's remained at the initial stage for countless years, unable to advance any further. But this person... perhaps he really can do it, and help the Red Fire Clan survive this crisis.

Seeing this, Chongyun moved his sword quickly, and the immortal sword instantly turned into a rain of swords pointing directly at Li Youyang. Li Youyang waved his sleeves lightly, and the sword rain turned around and rushed towards Chongyun. Chongyun's eyes darkened slightly, and the sword rain dissipated. He dodged and grasped the immortal sword, and slashed it down with one sword. Li Youyang moved his fingertips lightly, and Chongyun also stopped in the void. The next moment, with a scream, Chongyun was seriously injured and eliminated. At this moment, he realized that Li Youyang had set up a time formation just before he made a move. What an amazing judgment and terrifying talent for formations.

Mu Qingfei stepped onto the stage, and with the tip of his fingertips, a killing array attacked Li Youyang directly. At the same time, he held the sword and followed the killing array. Li Youyang lightly drew the sword, and the killing array dissipated. He slightly turned sideways to avoid the cold blade.

Mu Qing raised his sword to attack again, but Li Youyang met his attack with his sword. With a retreat, Mu Qing was knocked back. When he was about to fall off the arena, Taoze grabbed his ankle in time. At this moment, Li Youyang's killing array had arrived, and the two had to retreat to dodge. Then a loud sword print fell from the sky, and the two formed a formation to block it. Li Youyang used his spiritual energy again, and the two's protective array shattered in an instant, and they fell to the ground seriously injured.

Li Youyang didn't move an inch from beginning to end.

Taoze and the other two bowed, "We lost. We have no objection to this Immortal Clan Competition."

Li Youyang bowed and said, "Thank you."

Then he looked at everyone and asked, "Who else would like to give me some advice?"

Everyone was silent.

Chi Jun said solemnly, "Since that's the case, Chief Li will accompany me to this Immortal Clan Competition. Anyone who makes irresponsible remarks will be severely punished. Taoze, please tell Chief Li in detail about your experience in previous Immortal Clan Competitions."

Taoze cupped his hands: "Yes."

After returning to Yuemai, Li Youyang ordered Yinyue to serve tea to Taoze. Taoze took the teacup from Yinyue and said with a smile, "Even when Qiongcang was here, we couldn't even get Elder Yinyue to serve tea. It seems Elder Yinyue has great faith in Chief Li!"

Li Youyang was stunned for a moment. Ever since arriving in the Great Thousand World, the only person he was familiar with was Yin Yue. He always asked Yin Yue to handle almost everything. He had forgotten that Yin Yue was an elder after all, and he really shouldn't be bothered with such trivial matters as pouring tea and welcoming guests. "Yin Yue, you arrange the rest..."

Yin Yue interrupted: "Your Majesty, I am already used to it. There is no need to arrange for anyone else."

Li Youyang nodded slightly and did not insist any further.

A meaningful smile flashed across Taoze's eyes. He had seen how tough Yin Yue's temper was. If he didn't want to do something, even Chi Jun couldn't do anything about it. Now, at the command of Chief Li, he started pouring tea and water. He didn't believe that he had no other thoughts. However, Yin Yue himself might not have noticed this thought yet.

Li Youyang saw Tao Ze staring at Yin Yue and said coldly, "The Moon Clan has been weak these days, and there aren't many powerful people. If Chief Tao wants to recruit someone, please go somewhere else."

Tao Ze laughed: "Don't worry, Chief Li, I don't mean that."

Li Youyang added, "Let's get down to business."

Tao Ze put down his teacup and said seriously, "The Immortal Clan Competition is the largest event for all immortal clans. All major immortal clans will participate. The competition is conducted by drawing lots, and the winner is determined in one round. The top fifty are decided. In order to prevent the four major immortal clans from eliminating each other, they do not participate in the first round. The second round is a round-robin battle, and the ranking is based on the number of wins. The battle is played in pairs, and if one person falls off the fighting field, they lose. If it is a single battle, it is not a problem for Chi Jun to get into the top four with his strength. However, I am too weak in the doubles battle, which causes the Chihuo clan to perform poorly. Sometimes we can't even squeeze into the first round. Even if we squeeze in, we can't make it into the top fifty."

Bei Liyuan crossed his arms and asked, "Why will we be swallowed up if we can't make it into the top 50?"

Tao Ze lowered his eyes. "The laws of the universe respect the strong. In fact, even if we make it into the top 50, if the higher-ranked immortals want to annex us, the Red Fire Clan will have no choice but to accept their fate. However, the various immortals are in check and balance with each other, so they must calculate the pros and cons when annexing other immortals. If we can make it into the top 50, they shouldn't dare to touch us easily."

Bei Liyuan understood: "How is their cultivation?"

Tao Ze: "The lowest is the middle level of the Heavenly God Realm, and most of them are in the high level of the Heavenly God Realm. The monarchs of the four major immortal clans are all at the peak of the Heavenly God Realm like Chi Jun, one step away from obtaining godhood. Although the difference between the initial level and the middle level is only one word, but..."

Bei Liyuan interrupted: "I understand, but this gap is of no use to me and my master. I would rather know if they have any special magic weapons?"

Taoze: "Of course there are, but they never worked against us before, and after we lost, Chijun brought me back."

Bei Liyuan frowned: "Master, how about I go with you?"

Taoze was stunned for a moment, and Li Youyang frowned: "Stop it."

Bei Liyuan said "oh".

Tao Ze couldn't help but ask, "It seems that the relationship between the two of you is not just an ordinary master and apprentice."

Bei Liyuan: "We are Taoist companions. I told you on the day we first arrived that I am Chief Li's Taoist companion, Bei Liyuan. Didn't you hear me?"

Taoze coughed awkwardly a few times. Who would pay attention to what Bei Liyuan said at that time? "Sorry, I forgot. Um, Chief Li, I've told you everything I know. Do you have anything else to ask?"

Li Youyang said coldly, "Are there any prohibitions on the martial arts competition?"

Tao Ze shook his head: "No, any means can be used."

Li Youyang asked again: "Can you kill someone?"

Tao Ze nodded: "A death contract will be signed before the competition."

Li Youyang: "Who is the organizer?"

Tao Ze: "The four major tribes take turns hosting the event. This year it should be the turn of the demon tribe."

Li Youyang: "Who are the four major clans? Who are our main enemies? How powerful are they?"

Tao Ze: "The four major immortal tribes today are the Water Tribe, the Thunder Tribe, the Wind Tribe, and the Demon Tribe. If we can defeat the Yuetian Tribe this time, we should be able to enter the top 50. The Yuetian Tribe's participants in the competition should still be Chen Bing and Bai Ye. Both of them are at the middle level of the Heavenly God Realm, but they have a very good tacit understanding. Their combined moves can compete with those at the high level of the Heavenly God Realm. Fortunately, there is still some time before the competition, so Chief Li can practice with Chi Jun and get familiar with each other's moves."

Bei Liyuan's face turned dark in an instant.

Li Youyang curled his lips. If he were to practice combined moves with Chi Jun, this man would be more than just jealous. He might even make the entire Yuemai jealous. "Firstly, Chi Jun and I are not at the same realm. If we really fight, I will only be a supporting role. I will do my best to cooperate with Chi Jun. Secondly, Yuemai still has many matters to deal with after the secret realm, and I really don't have the time. Thirdly, tacit understanding cannot be cultivated overnight, nor is it necessary. Thank you, Chief Tao, for today."

Tao Ze stood up and said, "Chief Li, if you have any questions, you can come to me at any time."

After seeing Tao Ze off, Yin Yue couldn't help but say, "Your Majesty, why don't you get to know Chi Jun a little bit..."

Li Youyang interrupted: "Have you sorted out the puppets?"

Yin Yue nodded: "Among them, there are 50,000 low-level puppets, 20,000 mid-level puppets, and 5,000 high-level puppets."

Li Youyang: "I haven't asked you how the cultivation levels in the universe are divided yet?"

Yin Yue: "It's the same as the Jiuzhou Continent, except that above the Saint level there are different levels: Initial Stage of the Heavenly God Realm - Intermediate Stage - Advanced Stage - Peak Stage - Half-Step Godhood - Entering the Godly Realm."

Li Youyang nodded. "Everyone above the Saint level will be given a high-level puppet, those above the Semi-Saint level will be given a mid-level puppet, and those above the Golden Immortal level will be given a low-level puppet. We will make this rule public, and anyone who reaches that level later can claim it, until all are gone. In addition, the spiritual materials we bring back can improve the quality of the immortal swords. Those who need it and can guarantee to complete the smelting within a month can claim it and register the quality of the immortal sword. They can come back to re-register after a month. If they fail, their future allocated resources will be doubled."

Yin Yue's eyes lit up. He had originally been wondering why His Majesty had brought back so many of these things, but now he understood that this would not only improve the overall strength of the Moon Cultivation, but also encourage the tribe members to practice more diligently. He bowed and said, "Yes, then Your Majesty, please share with Chi Jun..."

Li Youyang said coldly: "No need."

Bei Liyuan said, "After you finish this, go find Chi Jun and ask him when he will be free."

Li Youyang frowned: "No need."

Bei Liyuan: "Go and ask."

Yin Yue hurried away.

Li Youyang felt inexplicably annoyed. Normally, this person always felt jealous of him. Although he felt a little disgusted, he still felt happy in his heart. Now that he was so generous and sensible, he felt annoyed instead.

Just as he was thinking about it, Bei Liyuan gently hugged him and said softly, "I know why you're angry. I don't want to be angry either. I'm already jealous, but I'm even more afraid that something might happen to you. This is a big world with too many capable people. I'm afraid... I'm really afraid... that it will happen again."

Bei Liyuan was choking up when he said the last part: "So, don't be angry with me, okay? I'm already feeling very uncomfortable."

Li Youyang sighed: "Don't worry, I promise I won't. I will always put my life first in everything, and I will never leave you alone."

Bei Liyuan choked up and laughed, "You always say that, but never do it. I know you too well. If we really get to the battlefield and Chi Jun leaves the rear to you, will you run away out of fear of death? No, you will probably defend it even if you die."

Li Youyang was silent.

Bei Liyuan turned him around and kissed him gently on the lips: "You break your promise every time. You really deserve to be punished."

Li Youyang's long eyelashes trembled slightly, and then he closed his eyes and entangled with Bei Liyuan.

"Your Majesty... Ugh!"

Yin Yue didn't think much about it. He pushed the door open and saw the two of them... He hurriedly retreated and waited. Normally, the two of them would definitely tidy up and let him in. As a result, as soon as he retreated, the door slammed shut, and then he heard the lingering sounds of passion.

It seems that it is impossible today. Yin Yue turned and left, and agreed with Chi Jun to start from tomorrow.

On the second day, Chi Jun came as promised. Li Youyang had not woken up yet because he had been busy for too long. After receiving the report, he hurriedly changed his clothes and went to the arena.

"I'm sorry to have kept Chijun waiting. I was late in handling official business yesterday."

Chi Jun hummed softly: "Let's start."

The two men flew onto the arena and exchanged moves. Chi Jun and Li Youyang had fought twice before, and he had a rough understanding of Li Youyang's cultivation level, so he only used 30% of his cultivation level during the sparring. But after the fight, he found that he had underestimated Li Youyang, so he changed it to 70%, and in the end he actually used all his strength.

After the end, Chi Jun praised: "You are really good. I originally wanted to spend the rest of the time training with you, but now there is no need."

After Chi Jun left, Yin Yue looked at Li Youyang with admiration: "My Lord, you are so strong. Chi Jun used all his strength just now."

Bei Liyuan crossed his arms and said, "You are so useless! Chi Jun used all his strength and you are so happy. I tell you, one day, even Chi Jun cannot defeat my master with all his strength."

Li Youyang shook his head helplessly.

…

A month later, everyone saw Li Youyang and Chi Jun off. Chi Jun handed over all the clan affairs, big or small, to Tao Ze, and ordered Bei Liyuan to assist. Ling Yue was directly annoyed and knelt down unwillingly and said: "Chi Jun, in the past, when you went on a long journey, all the clan affairs, big or small, were handed over to Chi Ye to take care of. Now..."

Chi Jun glanced at him coldly: "Are you questioning my decision?"

Ling Yue: "I dare not, but I am worried that Chief Tao may make mistakes due to his lack of experience."

Chi Jun said in a deep voice, "Do you really think I don't know what Chi Ye did when I was away? If it weren't for Master's sake, do you think I would have kept him alive until today?!"

Ling Yue was shocked and hurriedly bowed her head: "I know I was wrong."

Only then did Chi Ye suppress his murderous intent and left with Li Youyang.

…

"Madam, what do you think Chi Jun meant before he left today? Will he settle the score later? That's a huge sum of money. If he makes us cough it all up..."

Ling Yue scolded him coldly, "Useless thing, you're still worrying about such a petty gain at this hour! Chi Jun is clearly suppressing his Yang Meridian now. If Chi Jun and Li Youyang really make it into the top 50 this time, not to mention those few spirit stones, it's uncertain whether you and I will even survive."

"This... shouldn't be the case. After all, we haven't done anything excessive."

Ling Yue said with a look of disappointment, "Yes, they didn't do it, but do you think that once the Moon Cultivation gains power, they will let the Yang Cultivation go? Will they let you and me go?!"

Chi Ye shook his head repeatedly: "Then what should we do?"

Ling Yue said bitterly, "It was Chi Jun who betrayed me first, so you can't blame me for being so ruthless. Hasn't the Water Tribe always wanted to annex the Red Fire Tribe? Go to the Water Tribe and tell them that the Yang Vein is willing to help them and work with them from within. The condition is that after the annexation, you, Chi Ye, will become the leader of the Red Fire Tribe."

"This...will this work? Although the Yang Meridian is the strongest force in the Red Fire Clan, it doesn't have the strength to compete with all the other branches. If we fail, we won't have any way out."

Ling Yue raised her hand and slapped him: "What use do I have for you? You have no ability, no ambition. If it weren't for me, the Yang Meridian would have been swallowed up by other branches all these years."

"Madam... Madam, don't be angry. I'll be leaving right away."

After Chi Ye left, Ling Yue crushed the teacup in anger, tears streaming down her face unconsciously. Her master had promised her to Chi Jun, but Chi Jun was unwilling and directly recognized her as his sister. In anger, she chose the worst leader of the Yang Pulse. Over the years, she has never regretted it or hated him. She hated her childhood sweetheart, Chi Jun, for being so heartless to her, and she also hated herself for risking her future and ruining her life.

Thinking of this, she raised her hand to wipe away her tears, a hint of coldness appeared on the corner of her lips: "It doesn't matter. When she becomes the leader of the Red Fire Clan, everything she wants will be hers. At that time, she will ask Chi Jun to kneel in front of her and beg for her favor."