"Can I… really use it as a mount?"
Although the dragon before her was indeed imposing and handsome in her aesthetic, it was a flood dragon. A dragon, no matter how you looked at it. And it was so powerful. Taming it would be incredibly difficult!
Ye Yun smiled faintly and said, "As long as you like it. Your master will get it for you later!"
In fact, he wanted to conduct an experiment. If he granted his disciple a mount, would he also receive a return reward?
A flood dragon at the first level of the Life and Death Realm – imagine getting a hundred or a thousand times the reward!
But his words made everyone gasp. To tame a flood dragon at the first level of the Life and Death Realm within the Sage's tomb? That idea was simply too wild.
Lan Zhaoyue's mouth twitched, and she exclaimed in astonishment, "Are you crazy? Even if you can defeat it, taming it is another matter entirely."
Yu Wenya also reminded him, "Yes, to tame a profound beast at the first level of the Life and Death Realm, especially a flood dragon with noble blood, one would need at least peak Life and Death Realm strength."
Generally, the most direct way to tame a profound beast was to subdue it through sheer force, which required overwhelming strength.
Yet, Ye Yun remained nonchalant, a faint smile on his lips as he said, "How do you know it's impossible if you don't try?"
"You all wait here. I'll go meet that flood dragon."
Lan Zhaoyue frowned. "You mean you're going to face it alone?"
"Of course. You just watch from here."
With that, Ye Yun leaped forward, charging towards the flood dragon.
The remaining people exchanged glances, feeling helpless about Ye Yun's actions.
Even a cultivator from the Linglong Immortal Palace at the Life and Death Realm couldn't help but remark,
"Young Palace Master, are you sure that guy can really defeat the flood dragon? I feel like he's acting like a lunatic."
As a cultivator from the Southern Region, he had heard many discussions praising Ye Yun recently, but he had never witnessed Ye Yun fight firsthand and was quite skeptical of his legendary combat prowess.
How could someone at the Half-step Life and Death Realm defeat someone at the fifth level of the Life and Death Realm? If that were true, then at the first level of the Life and Death Realm, wouldn't he be able to defeat someone at the peak Life and Death Realm?
But as soon as he spoke, Chen Lingyi retorted indignantly, "You're not allowed to insult my Master! He's not crazy, he's just very powerful!"
Hearing this, everyone suddenly remembered that they had such a person beside them.
Yu Wenya looked at Chen Lingyi and asked curiously, "Little sister, judging by your address, are you Elder Ye's new disciple?"
"Yes, that's right!"
Chen Lingyi nodded in affirmation, causing everyone to scrutinize her. When they saw her cultivation at the Half-step King level, their expressions turned peculiar.
What kind of luck did Ye Yun have to take in another such young Half-step King?
This led Yu Wenya to ask, "May I ask if your Master treats you well?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Lingyi's face was filled with pride.
"Of course! Master treats me very well! Not only did he give me spiritual fruits to cultivate, but he also passed on his techniques to me, making me stronger!"
Hearing her words, everyone almost dropped their jaws.
Lan Zhaoyue exclaimed in astonishment, "What did you say? Passed on techniques?! He actually passed on his techniques to you?"
"Yes, he did right after I became his disciple!"
Chen Lingyi's face was beaming with happiness. After all, she knew very well how precious it was for a master to pass on techniques to a disciple.
Unsurprisingly, after hearing this, everyone looked at the retreating figure of Ye Yun, each one more shocked than the last.
"This guy is way too good to his disciples!"
Lan Zhaoyue was visibly shaken and couldn't help but sigh, "Isn't he afraid of his cultivation declining?"
Yu Wenya beside her sighed silently.
"Truly an admirable man..."
It seemed they had underestimated him before. How many people in the world could be this good to their disciples?
She even couldn't help but wonder if the abnormal cultivation growth of Lin Xueyan and Bai Xiaoxiao before was also due to him passing on his techniques.
If that were the case, then Ye Yun was simply too terrifying. He still possessed such strength even when frequently passing on his techniques to his disciples. If he didn't, wouldn't he ascend to heaven?
However, despite their admiration, they were confident that Ye Yun could defeat the flood dragon. Whether he could tame it, however, was another matter.
Lan Zhaoyue sighed, "Speaking of which, should we go help him? Many hands make light work, right?"
"What, have you gone soft? Afraid he'll get hurt?"
Yu Wenya teased her with a smile. Lan Zhaoyue, however, snorted.
"Who's gone soft? I'm just afraid that if he gets hurt, it will affect our subsequent actions."
Seeing her trying to justify herself, Yu Wenya found it quite amusing and smiled without speaking.
Lan Zhaoye, however, chuckled, "Sister, according to common saying, you're being 'tsundere'."
Lan Zhaoyue's pretty face instantly turned red as if she had been exposed. Filled with shame and anger, she kicked her brother a hundred meters away and roared,
"Get lost!"
Yu Wenya watched helplessly and shook her head.
"Stop messing around. That guy is about to confront the flood dragon."
Hearing this, Lan Zhaoyue finally calmed down and quickly turned her gaze towards Ye Yun in the distance.
At the same time, thousands of people were watching outside the golden palace. They were hesitant about how to deal with the flood dragon, but now they had all noticed Ye Yun's appearance and were discussing him in hushed tones.
"Who is that young man? Is he going to face the flood dragon alone with that posture?"
"Interesting. Not long ago, this flood dragon swallowed a cultivator at the Life and Death Realm. And now another one is coming to seek his own death!"
"Alas, he looks quite handsome. What a pity..."
"But why do I feel like this person looks a bit familiar..."
The crowd outside the golden palace fixed their attention on Ye Yun, their expressions a mix of surprise, pity, and curiosity...
At this moment, Ye Yun, who was heading towards the palace, was like a warrior venturing alone to challenge a fierce dragon. Would he become a dragon slayer or a meal? They eagerly awaited the outcome.
Among them was the team led by Mu Yangchen of the Profound Nether Immortal Palace. When he saw Ye Yun appear, although he didn't recognize the person, the aura he exuded made Mu Yangchen's gaze falter.
Mu Yangchen stared intently at Ye Yun, gritting his teeth as he said, "It's him! It's him!"
Mu Qianyi, who was still bandaged, couldn't help but ask,
"Palace Master, who are you referring to as 'him'..."
"Naturally, the one who killed my brother!"
"..."
Mu Qianyi was stunned for a moment, then realized.
"You... you're saying he is Ye Yun?"
"Most likely, it is him!"
Mu Yangchen looked at Ye Yun with murderous intent and said coldly.
"Judging by his appearance, he's planning to fight that flood dragon. Later, while he's engaged in battle, we'll find an opportunity to severely injure him!"
With that, he glanced at the Life and Death Realm guards behind him. They all responded in unison.
"We obey the Young Palace Master's command!"
They had all heard of Ye Yun. If the rumors were true, they would have no chance in a fair fight. However, if they ambushed him, their chances of success would be much higher.
But this thought didn't last long before they were stunned by the scene in the distance.
Outside the golden palace, a black flood dragon was leisurely circling. It was in a very good mood.
It had slept for thousands of years in the swamp. Now, not only had it found this ideal resting place, but it also occasionally had human snacks coming to their deaths. It was living quite a comfortable life.
However, even now, it still harbored deep fear regarding its previous encounter. The human who had almost crippled it in its homeland had truly terrifying combat power.
Fortunately, it had escaped in the end and come to this place. It shouldn't encounter that perverted human again anytime soon.
"This dragon will cultivate here for a thousand years. The next time I see that human, I will exact this bloody revenge!"
As it was contemplating, the black flood dragon noticed a figure approaching and was immediately overjoyed.
"I just ate one, and another snack has already come knocking!"
The black flood dragon was extremely pleased and immediately turned its body, pouncing towards the approaching figure.
Its speed was incredibly fast, no less than thunder and lightning. In an instant, it arrived before him and was about to open its mouth to bite down.
Then, it clearly saw the appearance of the approaching person. In that 0.01 second of realization, a wave of dread washed over the flood dragon.
"Damn it!"