Chapter 682 - 689: Someone Is Looking for Trouble

’I have to be extremely careful.’

Song Wanning averted her gaze, glanced over at the crowd of True Disciples who had gathered to watch the spectacle, and turned to enter her courtyard.

Before long, news that Song Wanning had gotten into a dispute with Mu Zixu right after she arrived spread rapidly throughout the Sect.

For a time, all sorts of speculation about Song Wanning circulated within the Sect.

Everyone now knew of this newly ascended celebrity.

「...」

The next morning, Song Wanning walked out her gate, planning to head over to the Sect’s Book Collection Pavilion.

After ascending to the Immortal Realm, the Cultivation Techniques from the Lower World were no longer suitable. She had to choose a new, appropriate Cultivation Technique for herself.

The Wuji Sect’s Book Collection Pavilion was located at the far end of a remote mountain range. The surroundings appeared tranquil, but they were actually filled with various high-level Arrays.

With her Identity Jade, Song Wanning entered the Book Collection Pavilion unimpeded.

The Book Collection Pavilion had twenty floors in total, with each floor corresponding to different types of Cultivation Techniques.

For example, there were categories like mental methods, offensive techniques, and so on. They were further sorted onto different floors according to their various attributes.

The lowest floor, as usual, housed biographies of famous figures, travelogues, and texts on fundamental knowledge.

Song Wanning went to the first floor, deciding to first get an understanding of the Immortal Realm’s common knowledge and basic power structures.

She walked to the shelves and began searching through them before picking up a book and reading it intently.

Other disciples trickled in to look for books. When they noticed Song Wanning, they merely gave her a passing glance before going about their own business.

Song Wanning, for her part, quickly became immersed in a sea of books, remaining seated for several days.

She read until she had a clear understanding of the general distribution of power in the Immortal Realm, had memorized some of the common rare treasures, and had learned about some of the current major figures.

Mo Yang Immortal Venerable was prominently on that list.

After reading Mo Yang Immortal Venerable’s life story, Song Wanning couldn’t help but be impressed. Whether it was his combat power or his cultivation speed, Mo Yang Immortal Venerable was in a league of his own.

He was revered by all.

In her heart, she silently set a goal for herself: to catch up to Mo Yang Immortal Venerable as soon as possible!!!

Placing the book back, Song Wanning stood up, full of vigor, and prepared to find a suitable Cultivation Technique.

However, before she could go upstairs, someone blocked her path.

"You’re Song Wanning?"

The leader of the group strode forward with his chest puffed out, his gaze toward Song Wanning extremely hostile.

Among the few people behind him, one face was quite familiar.

Back when she registered at the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall, this person had stood out in the crowd because of the rich, refreshing fragrance of Medicinal Herbs wafting from him.

Looking at them now, it didn’t take a genius for Song Wanning to figure out that these were Mu Zixu’s disciples, here to cause trouble.

Song Wanning’s brow twitched slightly. ’Looks like this Mu Zixu still hasn’t given up!’

"I’m talking to you! Are you deaf?"

Getting no response, the leading man’s face immediately darkened.

His ferocious expression immediately drew the gazes of the people around them.

"Hiss, isn’t that the Wood Immortal Monarch’s second disciple, Feng San?"

"Yes, and his youngest disciple, Ouyang Lin!"

"Tsk, are they here to make trouble for Song Wanning? I heard before that she has a feud with the Wood Immortal Monarch..."

"Exactly! Looks like they’re here to vent the Wood Immortal Monarch’s anger for him!"

"Of course. After all, the Wood Immortal Monarch’s status is too noble for him to bicker with Song Wanning himself!"

The surrounding disciples stood by the shelves, curiously watching the scene on the first floor.

But with a newly Ascended disciple backed by Mo Yang Immortal Venerable on one side, and a high-ranking Alchemy Grandmaster of the Sect on the other, no one dared to wade into these muddy waters.

"Song Wanning, I hear you’re very arrogant?"

Feng San and his men stopped in front of Song Wanning, his eyes sizing her up.

’Just a mere Ascender. I have no idea what Mo Yang Immortal Venerable sees in her!’

’Could it be her face?’

He narrowed his eyes, a calculating glint flashing within them.

’Master can’t make a move himself, but as his disciples, we can’t just stand by and do nothing.’

’Even if Mo Yang Immortal Venerable finds out, it wouldn’t be appropriate for him to interfere in a contest between us juniors!’

That was why he had immediately brought his men over upon learning that Song Wanning was in the Book Collection Pavilion!!

"On the contrary, I think you’re the arrogant one."

Song Wanning’s expression was indifferent, her eyes betraying no emotion.

She had already anticipated all sorts of situations long before joining the Wuji Sect. Encounters like this, where people tried to give her a hard time, were certainly to be expected.

But not only was she unafraid, she was even eager for the challenge.

’After all, only under this kind of pressure can I better tap into my potential and speed up my Cultivation progress.’

Therefore, Song Wanning was actually a little excited at this moment.

’I’ve probably already guessed what they’re planning!’

"Heh heh."

Feng San wasn’t angered by her words; instead, he laughed. Song Wanning was indeed as arrogant as the rumors claimed.

But soon, she wouldn’t be able to act so arrogant anymore.

’I’ll show her what an insurmountable gap is and teach her a lesson on how to keep a low profile!!!’

"I heard you were a peerless genius in the Lower World, which is why you were able to secure a spot among the True Disciples?"

"But since none of us have witnessed your abilities, there’s been some grumbling. Therefore, this junior brother of mine wishes to issue a formal challenge, inviting you to the Martial Arts Arena for a spar. Do you dare to accept?"

"If you don’t dare, then you can request to be stripped of your True Disciple status. How about it?"

The status and resources of a True Disciple were on a completely different level from those of an ordinary disciple.

The fact that Song Wanning had joined the ranks of True Disciples right after arriving had indeed left many feeling privately disgruntled.

But it was a decision made by the Sect, so no one had stepped up to question it—except for Feng San.

The aforementioned Ouyang Lin also stepped forward at this moment and said, "Junior Sister Song, I also ascended not long ago. I have been under our Master’s tutelage for just over ten years, and my Cultivation is only two minor realms higher than yours."

"But since Junior Sister Song is a peerless genius, I imagine fighting above your realm is no problem for you. I wonder if Junior Sister Song dares to accept the challenge?"

He spoke politely, but his eyes held a faint hint of provocation.

It seemed he was afraid Song Wanning wouldn’t accept the challenge.

But Song Wanning only waited two seconds before nodding in agreement.

"Since Senior Brother has extended such a gracious invitation, how could I possibly refuse?"

She also wanted to see the gap between herself and these Immortals. Even if she really lost, it didn’t matter.

’Besides, you can’t eat your pride.’

Song Wanning was very philosophical about it. The glories of the Lower World were in the past. From the moment she ascended, she had to re-evaluate herself.

"You agree?"

Ouyang Lin was very surprised, but then he had a thought. ’Song Wanning has only just ascended; she must still think things are the same as in the Lower World...’

’This is good, too. It saves me the trouble of having to persuade her.’

He clearly remembered his Master’s unusual reaction when he first learned about Song Wanning.

’If I can help Master vent his anger, he will surely be impressed with me.’

’But... if something unexpected really happens, Second Senior Brother is the one who initiated this. If Master gets angry, Second Senior Brother will be there to take the blame.’

"Mhm. Let’s go."

Song Wanning nodded lightly and took the lead, heading out of the Book Collection Pavilion.

Feng San was stunned. He clearly hadn’t expected Song Wanning to agree so readily.

He had already prepared a number of goading tactics, but as it turned out, none of them were needed.