Mu Jinyu didn't realize that after he left the Scripture Pavilion, there were still people who misunderstood his previous actions and followed suit, only to be thoroughly scolded by the Guardian Elder.
After leaving the Scripture Pavilion, he returned to his residence at the summit of Tianlan Peak.
Walking through the plaza, Mu Jinyu occasionally saw fellow inner sect disciples from the Heroes Rank pointing at him and whispering:
"That's him, yesterday he just entered the inner sect and defeated Huang Daotian, what a fierce force."
"So powerful, I remember Senior Brother Yunge didn't have such prowess when he joined the inner sect, did he?"
"Yeah, only at the fourth layer of the Divinity Transformation Realm, yet he can defeat Huang Daotian at the seventh layer, I can't believe it! No wonder the Sect Leader wants to take him as a disciple!"
"If he reaches the seventh layer of the Divinity Transformation Realm, even Senior Brother Yunge might not be his match!"
"True, in a few years, the top young disciple of the Heaven Sword Sect won't be Senior Brother Yunge but him!"
"..."
Listening to these whispers, Mu Jinyu didn't care about their comments on him but was more intrigued by this Senior Brother Yunge.
Yunge, the top young disciple of the Heaven Sword Sect, with a cultivation at the ninth layer of the Divinity Transformation Realm, first on the inner sect Heroes Rank, and third on the Four Sects' Genius Ranking!
His ranking on the Four Sects' Genius Ranking was from a few years back when he was still at the eighth layer of the Divinity Transformation Realm. Now, being at the ninth layer, many believe he has the potential to vie for the top position!
Of course, the top individuals from the other four sects aren't pushovers, and it's uncertain if Yunge would smoothly claim the top spot.
Nevertheless, he is a highly talented and gifted prodigy.
One who has earned the admiration of everyone at the Heaven Sword Sect.
Today's comparison between him and Mu Jinyu shows how much they fear and are astonished by Mu Jinyu's feat of defeating Huang Daotian and leaping to the forty-fifth spot on the Heroes Rank yesterday.
"Yunge, I look forward to our battle soon."
As Mu Jinyu walked towards his courtyard, he whispered to himself.
He knew that choosing to participate in the Hidden Dragon Tournament would inevitably require him to defeat countless opponents along the way.
The current top disciple of the Heaven Sword Sect is far from comparable to the many geniuses in the Hidden Dragon Tournament, so he can only be a small goal while the endpoint is far more distant!
Soon, Mu Jinyu returned to his courtyard.
Wen Rou and Jian Ruyan heard the commotion and came out.
"Little Mu, Chen Qiuqiao came looking for us just now," Wen Rou said.
"Hmm? What did he want with us?" Mu Jinyu asked in surprise.
Wen Rou explained, "No, he wasn't looking for us but for the former owner of the room, Huang Daotian. He didn't expect us to open the door."
"Oh, seeking backing? Ignore him," Mu Jinyu shook his head slightly, not caring about Chen Qiuqiao's small interruption.
Chen Qiuqiao was never in Mu Jinyu's eyes; since Mu Jinyu entered the inner sect, Chen Qiuqiao would no longer have the chance to compete with him.
Mu Jinyu's goals in the Hidden Dragon Tournament would keep moving further away, while Chen Qiuqiao would be left far behind.
Jian Ruyan suddenly asked, "What was your gain after going to refine elixirs yesterday?"
"Hmm, not bad. I acquired quite a few pill formulas and have learned them. I plan to refine for a few days and then go for closed-door training at the Heaven Cave Blessed Land of the Heaven Sword Sect," Mu Jinyu said.
Continuing, Mu Jinyu reminded, "By the way, now that you're inner sect disciples too, you can go to the Scripture Pavilion to choose a secret manual for cultivation. You can go later if you have time."
"Okay," Jian Ruyan and Wen Rou nodded.
After chatting with them for a few more moments, Mu Jinyu returned to his room to prepare for alchemy.
Elder Cheng had given him plenty of spiritual medicine, and his life source energy could accelerate the growth of plants, so as long as there were seeds, Mu Jinyu wouldn't lack medicinal herbs.
For three consecutive days, Mu Jinyu was immersed in alchemy.
On the third day, when he finally came out of his room, the number of elixirs in his storage bag was enough to make the Heaven Sword Sect and even the Four Sects of Yan Kingdom feel overwhelmed.
The four great sects' ten-year consumption of elixirs wouldn't match the amount he had refined in three days.
After coming out, Mu Jinyu found Wen Rou and Jian Ruyan and gave them each a thousand elixirs suitable for their current realm.
"Here, take these."
Mu Jinyu handed them two storage bags, reminding them, "Be cautious not to let anyone discover these elixirs."
These elixirs, each with six paths elixir patterns, were second-grade fine elixirs. Once leaked, they would cause an even bigger sensation than the elixirs he unintentionally leaked a while ago.
"Okay, we understand," Jian Ruyan and Wen Rou took the storage bags and nodded, promising not to consume the elixirs in front of anyone.
Mu Jinyu said, "Alright, I'm now going to the Heaven Cave Blessed Land of the Heaven Sword Sect for three days of closed-door training. Sadly, I can't take you along, but with these elixirs, you should be able to progress as well. Hopefully, when I return, you've reached the fifth layer of the Divinity Transformation Realm!"
Although Wen Rou and Jian Ruyan's soul and body mismatch had slowed their cultivation, with enough elixirs, they could still advance rapidly!
"We'll do our best to keep up with you!" Jian Ruyan, gripping the storage bag tightly, flashed a determined look.
Her unusual acceptance of Mu Jinyu's gift without resistance indicated a sense of pressure, driving her to elevate her strength quickly.
...
After bidding them farewell, Mu Jinyu headed to the summit of the main peak of the Heaven Sword Sect.
The Heaven Cave Blessed Land, the Heavenly Sword Pool, was situated here.
However, several Supreme Elders guarded this place, making it nearly impossible for anyone to enter easily.
Mu Jinyu arrived at the summit and presented the token allowing three days of cultivation in the Heavenly Sword Pool to the two Supreme Elders guarding the gate.
"Hmm, the limit is three days. You may enter."
The two elders took the token, gave Mu Jinyu a cold glance, and said flatly.
These Supreme Elders guarding the Heavenly Sword Pool knew Mu Jinyu had permission to enter for three days of cultivation.
They had expected that Mu Jinyu would rush to start cultivation on the first day he got the token.
To their surprise, it took four days for Mu Jinyu to finally come.
When did the Heavenly Sword Pool lose its appeal?
Mu Jinyu's indifferent attitude slightly irritated them, leading to their cold demeanor towards him.
"Thank you, elders."
Mu Jinyu didn't care whether the elders were warm or cold. After expressing his gratitude, he stepped into the garden where the Heavenly Sword Pool was located.
Upon entering the garden, Mu Jinyu immediately felt an exceptionally rich spiritual energy.
It's richness was two to three times stronger than Yinlong Mountain. Indeed, it deserved to be the Heaven Cave Blessed Land of the Heaven Sword Sect, with few granted access for cultivation.
"Swish, swish, swish..."
Fine raindrops continued falling from the sky. Bathing in it, Mu Jinyu felt comfortable all over, and his true yuan flow accelerated noticeably.
This rain wasn't ordinary but formed due to the dense spiritual energy, known as spiritual rain!