Library of Heaven’s Path 2: Eternal Destiny

Chapter 7: Being Mocked By A Horse

Source Coins were the currency in this world. As a groom, Zhang Xuan's monthly salary was only two or three hundred coins. Competing for a chance to win 100 Source Coins was an offer only a fool would refuse.

With the previous Su Shang, he couldn't be sure. But the current Su Shang was already dead. It could walk and jump thanks to the Spirit Awakening Technique. Ordinary killing aura wouldn't faze it, even in the face of a battlefield, it wouldn't retreat a single step.

Seeing him agree, Mo Yanxue's lips curled slightly, but it was so fleeting that one might miss it if not paying close attention. Her cold voice continued, "Liu Mingyue, you heard him. Since you want to compete, I'm more than willing."

"Great! I was afraid you wouldn't dare!" Liu Mingyue's eyes sparkled.

She had picked this fight because she had the utmost confidence in her Dao Li. Having experienced a real battlefield and adapted to true killing aura, it would be a disgrace if it couldn't outdo a mere colt.

Glancing at the clueless groom, she couldn't help but sneer.

Letting this guy decide? You'll regret it.

Yu Feng couldn't help but step forward and whisper, "Miss Mo, agreeing to this so hastily seems a bit rash, doesn't it?"

Yu Feng was stunned, then realized her cleverness. He looked at the girl in admiration once more.

Given the situation, not competing would affect their reputation, but losing would be worse. By letting a servant decide, any blame for a loss would fall on him, sparing her from too much embarrassment. Winning, however, would highlight her wisdom.

Coming up with this strategy so quickly showed why she was famous as a genius in White Roc City...

Turning to look at his sister, Yu Feng saw Yu Xiaoyu standing beside Su Shang, quietly cheering it on, oblivious to the confrontation between the two girls...

Yu Feng couldn't help but shake his head.

Despite being one of the three beauties of White Roc City, the difference was stark.

"Let's begin!"

Ignoring the other's melancholy, Liu Mingyue waved, and a black-clad servant approached, respectfully receiving the Mo Yun Jade. A stream of grayish-blue energy burst from his palm, enveloping the stone completely.

"This must be Source Power..." Zhang Xuan thought.

On the Master Teacher Continent, they cultivated True Energy. In the Source World, Source Energy had to be refined into Source Power through the Source Pool, making one stronger and able to roam the world.

The servant was clearly a cultivator who could refine Source Energy, a so-called "Source Warrior."

After infusing it with Source Power, the Mo Yun Jade seemed to activate, exuding a misty aura. A battlefield-like killing aura spread out.

Whoosh!

Feeling this aura, the onlookers felt their hearts race, cold sweat dripping down their foreheads, and hurriedly stepped back dozens of paces, leaving a large circular space.

The battlefield's killing aura might not affect strong cultivators, but it was challenging for these not-yet-enrolled students.

Placing the Mo Yun Jade on the ground, Liu Mingyue looked at Mo Yanxue and Yu Xiaoyu, "I'll go first and wait for you there!"

With that, she rode into the jade's aura, soon reaching a ten-meter distance.

Though the killing aura wasn't dense, it was enough to unsettle most horses.

Yu Xiaoyu was about to step forward when Mo Yanxue shook her head and looked at the young man, "Zhang Xuan, since you agreed, compete with Miss Liu."

"Yes!"

For 100 Source Coins, Zhang Xuan didn't hesitate. He mounted the horse and rode toward Liu Mingyue, soon reaching the ten-meter mark.

"Just an inexperienced colt, and you want to compete with me? Dream on!"

With a sneer, Liu Mingyue urged Dao Li forward, advancing five steps at once.

Now within five meters of the Mo Yun Jade, the intense killing aura surged over. Even the tall horse began to tremble involuntarily.

Despite its battlefield experience, the mental pressure was nearing its limit.

"Dare you to come closer?" Liu Mingyue taunted, lifting her head.

Though the killing aura affected her too, Dao Li bore the brunt, leaving her with just a trace of discomfort.

"I'll try..."

Showing a hint of nervousness, Zhang Xuan nudged Su Shang, leading it into the ten-meter range.

The killing aura rushed into his mind, not much but enough to cause mental stress for an ordinary person.

Of course,

to Zhang Xuan, this killing aura was nothing. Even if it were a thousand or ten thousand times stronger, it wouldn't affect him. But he was a humble groom, so he needed to keep a low profile. Charging in boldly would be too conspicuous...

With that in mind, he controlled Su Shang to stop and displayed a pained struggle...

He took acting seriously.

“Entering the ten-meter range without significant panic confirms Su Shang as a prized horse indeed...”

“No wonder it’s Miss Mo’s beloved horse. It’s impressive. However, this is its limit. No matter how great, a horse that hasn’t been to the battlefield can only make it this far.”

Those who understood the situation began to analyze.

Hearing these comments, Yu Feng couldn't help but nod. Though he had never been to a battlefield, he had felt the pressure of killing aura and knew how it affected mental strength. For Su Shang to enter the ten-meter range without panicking was beyond imagination.

Mo Yanxue also breathed a sigh of relief. She knew her horse well, and achieving this was no small feat. It seemed Zhang Xuan indeed had some skills. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to tame such a wild horse.

“Although it will still lose...” Mo Yanxue thought, “Managing to enter the ten-meter range without losing composure is already a success!”

She realized that Liu Mingyue had come prepared, deliberately provoking them into agreeing to this competition to embarrass them. She had no illusions about winning, only hoping not to lose too badly.

“It barely held up after entering the range. And you dare to compete with me with such a horse...”

Seeing Su Shang stop, Liu Mingyue sneered. However, before she could finish her thought, she saw the hesitant Su Shang shake its head and continue forward.

One step! The horse’s face twitched.

Two steps! The horse's face contorted.

Three steps! The horse's face looked like it was about to collapse.

At this moment, Zhang Xuan and Su Shang had reached Liu Mingyue, standing less than a meter away.

“…”

Liu Mingyue was dumbfounded. She had seen the horse shaking its head, seemingly unable to continue, and the groom appearing on the verge of collapse. Yet, they still pressed on and even seemed to have more energy left.

Liu Mingyue bit her lip. “A horse that’s never been to a battlefield, reaching six meters is its limit. I don't believe it can match me…”

Just as she was about to urge Dao Li forward, the horse beside her took another step, coming level with her.

Liu Mingyue turned with rounded eyes and saw Su Shang's large face just half a meter away. Suddenly, it opened its mouth, revealing a row of white teeth, as if... it was laughing at her!