Chapter Twenty-Two: Battle Against the Peak Martial Artist of the Blood Qi Realm

“It seems the Luo family has already blacklisted you, and they've long since had the intention to eliminate me. Boy, I can see that this Mo San harbors no small amount of murderous intent. The Luo family must have promised him enough benefits. You need to be careful. If necessary, I'll step in—I don't want my only apprentice to meet his end so soon,” Elder Mu reminded.

From Mo San’s words, Ye Cheng discerned their underlying meaning, and his expression grew grave. Yet Elder Mu’s assurance allowed him to breathe easier.

Ye Cheng understood his own strength well enough; he could contend with martial artists at the peak of the Vital Energy realm, but someone like Mo San, at the very summit of that level, was still beyond him. Though he had never fought such a formidable opponent, how many moves he could withstand was an unknown. The gulf between their abilities, even with his devouring constitution, remained difficult to bridge.

“By crippling me, you’ll probably gain quite a reward from the Luo family, won’t you?” With Elder Mu’s backing, Ye Cheng felt more confident, and he smirked.

Mo San frowned, the murderous glint in his eyes intensifying. Glancing at the calm Ye Cheng nearby, Mo San seemed to foresee that this genius youth would perish by his hand.

Ye Wei, hearing Ye Cheng’s words, looked displeased and shouted, “Ye Cheng, I don’t need you to fight my battles. I’ll settle my affairs myself!”

Knowing Ye Wei’s proud temperament, Ye Cheng merely smiled and didn’t turn back, reply