I gain ten years' worth of cultivation every day, and even geniuses will only see my doorstep!

The one-eyed cultivator on the right licked his lips: "Brother is right! The Life-Creating Pill of the Azure Wood Sect is a holy elixir for healing and saving lives! As for a beauty like the Wood Saintess... hehe, in this War God Hall, she's helpless, you might as well just give in!"

Mu Wanqiu's face was icy cold, her eyes filled with murderous intent. Mu Changchun shielded her behind him, his gentle face also frosty, and said in a deep voice, "The Life-Creating Pill is the most precious treasure of our sect. How could we give it to such lowly people as you? If you want it, you'll have to step over my dead body!"

"If you won't listen to reason, you'll have to suffer the consequences!" The scarred-faced cultivator's eyes turned cold. "Then don't blame us for being ruthless! Second brother, make your move! Cripple this Mu Changchun first!"

The two attacked simultaneously. The scarred-faced cultivator unleashed a jet-black, foul-smelling ghost-headed saber, slashing at Mu Changchun from mid-air. The saber's energy was sinister and specifically designed to break through protective spiritual power. The one-eyed cultivator, meanwhile, raised both hands, scattering a sky full of emerald-green poisonous sand. Its stench was overwhelming, clearly indicating its extreme toxicity, as it enveloped Mu Changchun and his sister.

Mu Changchun let out a low shout, his hands forming hand seals. His body surged with azure wood spiritual energy, transforming into a massive azure wooden shield that blocked his path. The shield teemed with life force, absorbing and dissolving most of the poisonous sand. Simultaneously, his other hand drew a talisman in the air, and a phantom of a verdant seed appeared, instantly taking root and sprouting into several thick vines that coiled around Scarface's Ghost Head Blade like venomous snakes.

Mu Wanqiu was not idle either. With a light wave of her jade hand, petals of green petals spun out like sharp blades, cutting towards the one-eyed cultivator. At the same time, she opened her mouth slightly and let out a clear and melodious sound. The sound waves turned into invisible ripples, impacting the opponent's soul!

The two cooperated seamlessly, their offense and defense perfectly integrated, showcasing the ever-renewing and subtly powerful characteristics of the Green Wood Sect's techniques. However, their cultivation was only at the late Nascent Soul stage. Facing two mid-Nascent Soul stage opponents with ruthless and vicious methods, they could hold out for a short time, but a prolonged battle would inevitably lead to their defeat, not to mention the need to protect their injured fellow disciple.

The demon-headed blade entangled with the vines, the poisonous sand was blocked by the wooden shield, and the petals and sound waves were barely blocked by the one-eyed cultivator with a bone shield and a hoarse, strange cry. The battle reached a stalemate, but the spiritual energy of the Mu Changchun siblings was clearly being depleted faster.

Qin Yuan's arrival, without any attempt to conceal his presence, immediately attracted the attention of both sides.

Scarface and the one-eyed cultivator sensed someone approaching again, their hearts tightening, their attacks slowing slightly as they warily glanced in Qin Yuan's direction. When they realized the newcomer was merely a young cultivator at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage, and not dressed in the distinctive attire of one of the five major sects (Qin Yuan's clothes were damaged during the battle in the corridor), they breathed a slight sigh of relief, but remained vigilant.

Mu Changchun and Mu Wanqiu's expressions changed slightly upon seeing Qin Yuan. A hint of surprise and complexity flashed in Mu Changchun's eyes, while Mu Wanqiu's beautiful eyes lit up, as if she had seen a glimmer of hope.

"Fellow Daoist," the scarred-faced cultivator said in a deep voice while remaining wary of Qin Yuan, "this matter is a private feud between my brother and the Green Wood Sect. I urge you not to interfere. We will surely reward you handsomely afterward!" He could tell that Qin Yuan was quite strong and did not want to cause any unnecessary trouble.

Qin Yuan seemed not to hear, his gaze sweeping across the arena, landing on the heavily injured Qingmu Sect disciple on the ground, then on Mu Wanqiu protected behind him, before finally settling on Mu Changchun's face. He didn't have a bad impression of the Mu siblings, and Mu Qinghe had asked them to take care of him. More importantly, the two seemed to be quite friendly towards Qing'er.

He didn't speak, but simply strode towards the center of the battlefield.

"Halt!" the one-eyed cultivator shouted, and a poisoned flying needle silently shot towards Qin Yuan's back!

Without turning his head, Qin Yuan grabbed the emerald green flying needle with his backhand and precisely pinched it between his fingertips, applying slight force.

"Crack." The flying needle turned into dust.

He continued on his way.

The scarred-faced cultivator's expression darkened: "They're asking for it! Second brother, take him out first!"

The two abandoned their attack on Mu Changchun. The scarred man spun his ghost-headed saber, which transformed into a black streak of light, slashing straight at Qin Yuan's head! The one-eyed cultivator, meanwhile, raised both hands in quick succession, unleashing several handfuls of poisonous sand, mixed with a few poisonous caltrops, which enveloped Qin Yuan's entire body!

Seeing this, Mu Changchun hurriedly said, "Fellow Daoist, be careful!"

Qin Yuan remained unmoved. Just as the black blade energy was about to strike him, he raised his right hand, joined his index and middle fingers together, and gently touched the blade energy.

"Mysterious Origin Demon-Slaying Finger".

A condensed, almost tangible, pale golden finger strike arrived first, precisely hitting the weakest point of the blade's energy!

With a soft "pop," the seemingly fierce black blade energy dissipated like a bubble! The remaining force of the finger strike pierced through the scarred-faced cultivator's hastily erected protective black light and entered his brow!

The scarred-faced cultivator froze abruptly, his eyes losing all life force, his face still showing disbelief and astonishment, before he collapsed limply to the ground.

The one-eyed cultivator was so terrified that he dared not fight any longer and turned to flee as if he were turning into poisonous mist!

Qin Yuan grabbed at the air with his left hand, and a pale golden palm made of spiritual energy appeared out of thin air, firmly imprisoning him!

"Spare me! Senior, spare me! I was blind..." The one-eyed cultivator cried and begged for mercy repeatedly.

Qin Yuan didn't even look at him, and slightly tightened his grip.

"Pfft!" The one-eyed cultivator, along with his protective poisonous mist, was crushed into a cloud of blood mist by the spiritual power hand, his body and soul annihilated.

The entire process took only a breath. Two fierce mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivators were easily crushed to death like ants.

The Mu siblings, Changchun and Mu Changchun, were dumbfounded. They knew Qin Yuan was strong; he had already shown his prowess at the Heavenly Pride Gathering, and the news from the Ice Palace was even more astonishing. But witnessing him so effortlessly and instantly kill two experts of the same level still left them speechless with shock. This strength… was probably no less than that of a true Void Refinement stage elder!

Qin Yuan flicked his fingers, as if brushing away dust. He walked to the side of the severely injured Qingmu Sect disciple and squatted down to examine him. The man's injuries were extremely serious; his internal organs were damaged, his meridians were severed, and he had been poisoned. If Mu Changchun hadn't been keeping him alive with his pure Qingmu spiritual energy, he would probably have already perished.

Qin Yuan took out a seventh-grade healing pill, the "Life-Sustaining and Soul-Returning Pill," obtained from the Taiyi Immortal Sect, and fed it to the patient. He then used his pure spiritual energy to help the patient neutralize the medicinal power. The pill melted instantly upon entering the patient's mouth, and its powerful medicinal power rapidly repaired the patient's damaged body, dispelling toxins. The patient's complexion quickly changed from bluish-black to pale, and the patient's breathing stabilized.

"Thank you so much, Senior Brother Qin, for saving my life!" Mu Changchun stepped forward, bowed deeply, and spoke sincerely. Mu Wanqiu also returned the bow gracefully, her beautiful eyes sparkling with admiration.

"No need for formalities." Qin Yuan stood up. "Senior Brother Mu, Senior Sister Mu, why were you stopped here?"

Mu Changchun gave a bitter smile: "It's embarrassing to admit. After my brother and I entered the War God Hall, we were teleported to a side hall called 'Green Wood Garden,' where we luckily obtained a 'Life Creation Pill.' Unexpectedly, when we came out, we encountered these two thieves. They coveted the pill and even spoke rudely to Wanqiu... so they chased us all the way here. If Senior Brother Qin hadn't arrived in time, the consequences would have been unimaginable."

He paused, then looked at the massive bronze gate: "This gate seems to require a special method or token to open. We were studying it when they caught up with us."

Qin Yuan nodded and looked at the giant door carved with the blood axe pattern. He could sense a stronger energy fluctuation behind the door, and the giant door itself also exuded a powerful restrictive aura.