"One move."

Su Jingyao walked to Zhang Yuan’s side, her beautiful eyes in a daze: "You actually defeated Yang Hongyu with just one move."

Earlier, Su Jingyao chose to believe in Zhang Yuan, investing all her Daoist Merit on him as a bet.

In fact, she wasn’t sure at all.

After all, Yang Hongyu was stronger than Zhang Yuan in all aspects, and Su Jingyao’s bet actually had a hint of defiance.

Even if she lost, it didn’t matter much.

With this mindset, she came to watch Zhang Yuan’s duel with Yang Hongyu.

She was prepared for the worst!

But Su Jingyao never imagined that Zhang Yuan would knock his opponent off the Trial Platform with just one punch.

Directly destroying Yang Hongyu, this prodigious figure!

Until now, Su Jingyao still felt it wasn’t real.

Zhang Yuan withdrew his gaze, smiled and said: "He underestimated me; otherwise, I couldn’t have won so easily."

In reality, Yang Hongyu might have underestimated Zhang Yuan, but he definitely didn’t make the mistake of underestimating his opponent.

Yang Hongyu’s failure fundamentally was because Zhang Yuan was too strong!

Of course, Zhang Yuan wouldn’t point this out.

"Anyway, it’s a victory."

Su Jingyao’s eyes lit up: "I wagered 1,753 Daoist Merit on you, so I can retrieve..."

"6,135 Daoist Merit!"

They calculated the result simultaneously, and Zhang Yuan said with a smile, "Congratulations."

Su Jingyao really made a huge profit this round.

Zhang Yuan wouldn’t be jealous; he was just a bit envious.

Su Jingyao pursed her lips and said: "I can’t keep all this Daoist Merit for myself. I’ll give you 3,000!"

Zhang Yuan was stunned: "That’s not necessary." 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

That’s 3,000 Daoist Merit!

The Daoist Merit from Upper Scenic Celestial is much more valuable than that from the Celestial King Hall, as Zhang Yuan had fully understood during his time studying and cultivating in the Martial Pavilion.

Three thousand Daoist Merit would be enough to exchange for two mid-tier Profound Artifacts.

If the standards are lowered a bit, exchanging for three or four pieces isn’t a problem!

As for cultivation techniques, talismans, elixirs, heavenly treasures...

There are many treasures that can be exchanged!

"It’s rightfully yours."

If earlier it was impulsive, the now-calmed Su Jingyao was resolute in her thoughts: "Junior Brother Zhang, without you, there would be no Daoist Merit like this. If I don’t share half with you, I would feel uneasy, even become a Heart Demon!"

The reason Yang Hongyu targeted Zhang Yuan and initiated the Trial Platform challenge.

The root cause can still be traced back to Su Jingyao.

She asked Zhang Yuan to be her Guardian, bringing Zhang Yuan trouble!

Now, using the Daoist Merit won by Zhang Yuan as gratitude is completely reasonable and true to her heart.

"How about this..."

Zhang Yuan pondered for a moment and replied: "I’ll accept the 3,000 Daoist Merit; there’s no need to pay the Guardian’s fee anymore."

Su Jingyao revealed a breathtakingly beautiful smile: "Okay!"

The two returned to Upper Scenic Celestial together.

Su Jingyao went to Mei Garden to claim her winnings.

Zhang Yuan headed to the Merit Hall to wait.

Upon reaching the Merit Hall, Zhang Yuan realized he had become a taboo-like existence.

The incident of him destroying Yang Hongyu with one punch had already spread through the Martial Pavilion.

It caused a huge impact!

Everyone looked at Zhang Yuan as if he were a terrifying being, and none dared to get within three steps of him.

They all had an attitude of respect and avoidance.

Although Zhang Yuan previously had no friends in the Martial Pavilion, especially alienated by most after offending Xiao Yan.

But now, his situation was undeniably exaggerated!

However, Zhang Yuan didn’t mind at all.

He came to the Martial Pavilion for martial arts cultivation, not to build relationships and make friends.

In fact, Zhang Yuan preferred to be solitary, spending all his time on learning and cultivation, lacking unnecessary social interactions is actually a good thing.

Whether others respected or feared him, as long as they didn’t provoke him, it was good!

From now on, after this battle, he believed that no one would challenge him again.

Zhang Yuan sat in the Merit Hall for half an hour before Su Jingyao rushed in.

The look of this True Disciple from Mingxiu Peak wasn’t great.

She first transferred 3,000 Daoist Merit to Zhang Yuan, then said to him: "I just got news; Yang Hongyu is completely ruined, unless he can get an Origin Level heavenly treasure, otherwise there’s no chance of recovery."

Heavenly treasures are divided into many levels, Origin Level is a top-tier treasure, extremely rare and hard to come by.

Moreover, treasures of this level belong to the major sects and noble families as their town treasures - items to stabilize the sect or family.

Under normal circumstances, unless facing a disaster that wipes them out, they would never use them!

Although Yang Hongyu is a direct descendant of the Qianjing Yang Family.

Not to mention whether the Yang Family possesses such treasures.

Even if they did, the possibility of them using it to restore a now useless Yang Hongyu is very low.

One must know a noble family’s members are in the thousands, with branches and collateral lines totaling an even more astonishing amount, involving extremely complex interests!

"The Yang Family won’t let this go!"

The Yang Family may not use an Origin Level heavenly treasure to save Yang Hongyu, but having a family prodigy destroyed by someone, they definitely can’t stomach this.

Otherwise, where would their family prestige be?

Su Jingyao obviously heard something at Mei Garden, which is why she’s worried.

"It’s fine."

Zhang Yuan said indifferently, "Let them come."

Zhang Yuan naturally knew the Yang Family wasn’t easy to handle, but since he dealt a heavy blow to destroy Yang Hongyu, he’s not afraid of them seeking revenge.

Firstly, Zhang Yuan had more than four years of cultivation time at Upper Scenic Celestial. As long as he didn’t leave the mountain gate and venture outside, the Yang Family’s influence couldn’t touch him.

Compared to a behemoth like Upper Scenic Celestial, the Qianjing Yang Family is just a small fry.

Secondly, with Zhang Yuan’s current strength, he can fight and defeat Tier Six experts!

And by the time Zhang Yuan leaves the mountain, if he hasn’t advanced to Tier Six, he’d rather find a block of tofu to smash himself to death.

"Don’t worry, they absolutely won’t dare to cause trouble in Upper Scenic Celestial."

Su Jingyao promised, "If anything happens in the future, just come to me!"

Zhang Yuan smiled: "Thank you, Senior Sister."

He was a dignified man, how could he possibly rely on a woman?

Whether it’s storm or lightning, Zhang Yuan will bear it all!

After sending Su Jingyao off, Zhang Yuan borrowed the Daoist Merit exchange catalog at the Merit Hall and carefully went through it.

Previously, he didn’t have many Daoist Merit in hand and had to use it frugally.

Now, with a large sum coming in, Zhang Yuan couldn’t suppress the desire to "consume," feeling his fingers twitching!

He quickly identified targets in the exchange list.

Mid-tier Profound Soldier level Eagle-Shooting Bow?

Definitely worth considering.

Two hundred seventy-year-old Fiery Sun Vermilion Fruit?

Take it!

Three hundred ninety-year-old Qilin Grass?

Must take it!

One treasure after another was unknowingly added to his exchange list.

When Zhang Yuan reluctantly stopped sifting, he realized his 3,000 Daoist Merit was far from enough to exchange for so many items.

He could only pick and choose again, selecting a few must-have items.

He spent nearly all of the Daoist Merit he had just acquired.

Hardly anything was left!