Indeed, the one who suddenly appeared and blocked in front of Xiao Yi.

Was Elder Yun Yuan.

Roar...

The Vajra White Ape was repelled, yet still ferocious, charging again madly.

Elder Yun Yuan did not draw his sword, he merely raised the scabbard lightly, with the sword slightly unsheathed.

A vortex of Sword Qi effortlessly formed in front of the two.

The Vajra White Ape’s rampaging Giant Force struck the Sword Qi vortex, but it was like a mud ox entering the sea, not causing the slightest ripple.

Roar...

The Vajra White Ape roared furiously once more.

The gigantic fist struck again.

However, as the fist was about to hit the Sword Qi vortex, it suddenly retracted.

With a thrust of its legs, it swiftly fled away.

Elder Yun Yuan frowned, "What a cunning beast."

Xiao Yi glanced at the sky, smiling faintly, "It’s dawn."

Indeed, the Vajra White Ape escaped and fled away.

The reason was precisely because the day had broken, and the Golden Light was slowly dissipating.

Originally, when Xiao Yi killed the Night Shadow Flowing Light Python and the Thorny Holy Lizard, the dark night was almost receding.

"Do you want this beast’s inner core?" Elder Yun Yuan looked at Xiao Yi and asked.

Without a doubt, if Xiao Yi nodded now, Elder Yun Yuan would immediately chase the Vajra White Ape.

Xiao Yi shook his head, "No, I just want to hone my skills."

"Hone your skills?" Elder Yun Yuan slightly frowned.

"Why did Senior Yun Yuan come here?" Xiao Yi asked curiously.

"Senior?" Elder Yun Yuan did not answer but asked in return.

"Why, out of the academy, you don’t even call me elder?"

"Heh." Xiao Yi chuckled softly, "It’s all the same."

Elder Yun Yuan shook his head.

Elder and senior, naturally, they are not the same.

Within a power or family, elder is a title; in the academy, it’s what disciples call their Martial Arts teachers.

Senior is simply a term of respect from a younger generation to an older one.

Elder Yun Yuan remained silent but understood Xiao Yi’s meaning.

Xiao Yi acknowledged him as a senior but did not recognize his identity as an academic elder.

Elder Yun Yuan stayed silent, and Xiao Yi also remained silent.

After a while, Elder Yun Yuan was the first to speak, slightly angry, "You brat, how dare you provoke a demon beast like the Vajra White Ape?"

"If I hadn’t arrived in time, you might have been a heap of minced flesh by now."

Xiao Yi smiled, knowing that Elder Yun Yuan’s slight anger was just concern.

In truth, even without Elder Yun Yuan arriving, he wouldn’t fear the Vajra White Ape.

His Fog Demon wouldn’t be afraid of this beast.

Xiao Yi didn’t mention the Fog Demon, laughing lightly, "If I hadn’t put myself in danger, Senior Yun Yuan would probably still be lingering in the shadows, bored for days."

"Hmm?" Elder Yun Yuan squinted, "You noticed?"

Xiao Yi sighed with a bitter smile, "If I didn’t have even this little skill, given how many enemies I have, I would have long been dead numerous times."

Indeed, Elder Yun Yuan had, in fact, been in the Golden Light Dangerous Land long ago.

The timing was right when Xiao Yi entered the Golden Light Dangerous Land not long after.

Yet Xiao Yi hasn’t revealed this.

In recent days, after killing demon beasts, the fire used to refine Golden Light Pills was merely ordinary flames condensed by the Fire Control Beast.

Of course, the Fire Control Beast is ranked as a Purple Martial Soul.

Thus, even ordinary flames are still powerful.

"Senior Yun Yuan hasn’t told me yet, are you looking for me for something?" Xiao Yi asked curiously.

"There are indeed some matters." Elder Yun Yuan nodded, a light flashed in his hand, and he took out an item to hand to Xiao Yi.

Xiao Yi took it, frowned, "An invitation?"

On the invitation, an astonishing Sword Intent surged forth.

"To be precise, it’s a Sword Domain invitation." Elder Yun Yuan said solemnly.

"The Sword Domain isn’t close to the Black Cloud Region."

"Therefore, the original invitation intended for you was sent directly to the Black Cloud Academy."

"So I’ve brought it to you."

"Sword Domain’s invitation?" Xiao Yi slightly frowned.

The Sword Domain isn’t near the Black Cloud Region; on the contrary, the journey is very far.

Perhaps the news of his expulsion from Black Cloud Academy hadn’t yet reached Sword Domain.

Thus, Sword Domain sent the invitation directly to Black Cloud Academy.

"Yes." Elder Yun Yuan nodded, "The grand event within the Sword Domain is about to begin."

"You’re a Sword Cultivator, so naturally you’re eligible to participate."

Xiao Yi’s gaze moved from the invitation, speaking softly, "Again representing a faction in battle?"

Xiao Yi’s voice was very light; the tone was very low.

But in Elder Yun Yuan’s ears, it was heavy like words set in stone.

"No." Elder Yun Yuan shook his head, "This is an event solely for us Sword Cultivators."

"You’re representing yourself."

"I am also going to participate, representing myself as well."

"In short, it’s a grand event among Sword Cultivators across the continent, unrelated to any faction."

"I see." Xiao Yi chuckled, accepting the invitation.

Elder Yun Yuan looked at Xiao Yi’s actions, his expression somewhat complex.

Xiao Yi remained silent, his handsome face seemed to be pondering something.

The atmosphere suddenly fell silent.

Elder Yun Yuan suddenly spoke, "Are you still thinking about the Hundred Schools Competition?"

Elder Yun Yuan paused hesitantly, stating, "Actually, it wasn’t the Vice Dean’s intention..."

Elder Yun Yuan referred to, of course, the order to expel him from the academy.

Xiao Yi chuckled, interrupting, "I know."

"You know?" Elder Yun Yuan was taken aback.

"Yes." Xiao Yi nodded, "I somewhat guessed as much, it’s not like the Vice Dean’s style."

"However, it’s irrelevant." Xiao Yi shook his head, his tone very indifferent.

Evidently, he wasn’t interested in discussing the matter any further.

"Is there anything else, Senior Yun Yuan?" Xiao Yi asked.

"Nothing further." Elder Yun Yuan pondered for a moment, shaking his head.

"I only came to deliver your Sword Token."

"Seeing you were training in the Golden Light Dangerous Land, I’ve been observing for two days."

"During these days, I’ve watched your battles with the demon beasts; if I’m not mistaken, you’re honing your combat level, aren’t you?"

"Considering your true strength, you could easily slay many demon beasts."

"Yes." Xiao Yi nodded.

Elder Yun Yuan shook his head, "I advise you not to waste time in this area."

"In the face of absolute strength, those combat skills, combat level, are just a joke."

"When you face those old folks, besides your cultivation and strength, nothing else will help you."

"Those so-called battle experience, combat skills, are useful when you engage with martial artists of your generation."

"However, with your skills, among the Heavenly Talents of your generation, no one can surpass you; whether you hone these combat levels or not is meaningless."

"There will be." Xiao Yi confidently nodded, smiling with assurance.

Seeing Xiao Yi’s confident smile, Elder Yun Yuan heard this, frowning but then relaxing his brows.

He knows very well, the young man before him is astute and won’t engage in meaningless endeavors.

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Second update.