Chapter 577: The Mole Pops Out!

Chapter 577: The Mole Pops Out!

As Yun Xiao stepped out of the Sword Suppression Hall, he was immediately met with hundreds of glares filled with disgust, contempt, and odd curiosity.

"He's done already?" someone muttered.

"Nonsense, do you think any man in the Thunder Department could last more than a minute with Thunder Emissary Cao? She's the succubus of the Thunder Department!"

"Guess he got sucked dry real quick!"

The prodigies of the Grand Firmament Academy were somewhat displeased by the lack of drama. Their irritation was sharply directed at Yun Xiao.

To the girls, Yun Xiao was nothing short of revolting.

Like Bai Ling'er, they couldn't fathom how such a fine exterior could cloak such a contemptible spirit.

And the boys? Their looks were a mix of disdain tinged with envy.

After all, to be favored by a woman of such devilish allure was not something easily dismissed.

"Wouldn't anyone relish a taste of that charm?" someone said, their envy quickly turning to bitter jealousy.

"The biggest difference between humans and beasts," Bai Zijun proclaimed, shaking his head as he looked down upon Yun Xiao with a gaze reserved for swine, "is that humans possess humanity and do not consort with their kin, while beasts mingle indiscriminately."

"A person's birth determines their essence and scope. You cannot expect a mole to understand the manners of men."

They stood in the distance, hundreds gathered, their collective gaze cold and disdainful toward Yun Xiao.

First Yun Xiao caused a stir with his declaration. Now, he had entered an indecent relationship with his aunt. Without exception, all these young prodigies were disgusted.

The first act challenged their spiritual cultivation; the latter, their cultivated interests.

Yun Xiao had committed the first deed himself. But the second deed was all Cao Shuo's doing.

Together, these two scandals meant Yun Xiao could no longer blend into high society. Not that he intended to.

Amidst the hundreds of cold stares, Yun Xiao recalled only one thing—the Sword Suppression Gate! With a single sweeping glance at the group of geniuses, he soared away, heading straight for the gate.

"Lu Yao, you're not a disciple of the Grand Firmament Academy. What are you trying to do?" Bai Ling'er demanded coldly.

"Oh? Look who's back after running away. And speaking to me so aggressively too. Are you trying to get my attention?" Yun Xiao retorted as he flew.

"..." Bai Ling'er was taken aback.

Yun Xiao's demeanor towards her provoked a chorus of curses.

"You know well you're despised, yet you act even more brazenly?" Blue Star rolled his eyes.

Yun Xiao cracked a wry smile, saying, “Humans are social creatures, and life, well, it’s plagued with rumors and whispers. Since there’s no escaping it, why not stride alone with ease? I’ll just enjoy myself; why bother about how the dust on my journey to immortality sees me?”

Even if people belittled him, talked about him, and hated him, Yun Xiao truly didn’t care. From the beginning, he knew none here could ever be his friends.

By now, Yun Xiao had already reached the gates of the Sword Cultivator’s stronghold!

“Sister, it’s Thunder Emissary Cao's turn to be on duty today, and the 30,000 True Immortal Jades have been paid. We can’t stop him,” Bai Zijun said helplessly.

Bai Ling'er's face darkened. “To let such a man tarnish the Sword Suppression Gate... Thunder Emissary Cao is utterly despicable.”

“It's fine. A mole striving for a halo only shames itself further,” Bai Zijun remarked coldly.

His words found many nods of agreement.

This judgment, voiced by many, quickly spread.

They all laughed.

Their laughter was mocking, savoring.

The only thing they had feared was Yun Xiao’s talent, for indeed he had once stirred the Thunder Immortal Formation.

But for a Sword Cultivator, if the grade of his Sword Soul was so poor, his potential was surely capped!

"He really is a man without any surprises..." Bai Ling'er sighed in resignation. Before today, she had held some hope for this divinely handsome youth. But now, everything about him only disgusted her!

As time passed, the outer ring of the Sword Suppression Gate grew dimmer, and the laughter of the crowd became unrestrained, wild.

Inside the Sword Suppression Hall, Cao Shuo's expression also turned grave. "Even now, why is he acting so calm?"

But just then, the outer ring of the double loop suddenly trembled as if startled, the thunder atop it surged, entering a state of full charge.

"Huh?" The crowd froze, their faces still twisted in smirks.

POP! The third ring of the Sword Suppression Gate, without any warning, suddenly appeared in the outermost circle.

As soon as it appeared, it shone brilliantly, and electric serpents surged.

"Ah?" Including Bai Ling'er and Bai Zijun, everyone was a bit annoyed.

This meant Yun Xiao's Sword Soul was on par with theirs. He was now considered a top-tier prodigy, worthy of being acknowledged as a foster son of a Rank 3 Heavenly Officer.

"He's somewhat capable," Bai Zijun remarked, just as the Sword Suppression Gate popped again, and more electric serpents exploded in the sky.

The fourth ring coalesced—fully charged!

"What?" Bai Ling'er's face soured at this development.

Everyone exchanged looks, their expressions filled with displeasure.

"This boy's Sword Soul is at the Vast Heaven grade!" A middle-aged man with white hair appeared, his tone cold and his gaze deep.

"Dad." Bai Ling'er and Bai Zijun hurried over. The two had been outclassed in talent!

"It's alright. In a few years, you two can also reach the Vast Heaven grade," the white-haired man said calmly.

Despite this, the outcome with the four rings turned the earlier mockery into a stinging rebuke.

All the onlookers were visibly displeased!

"Even at the Vast Heaven grade, it won’t change his fate of being used as a pawn," the middle-aged man remarked meaningfully as he saw his children fall silent.

"Indeed!" Bai Zijun's expression eased somewhat.

Just as his words fell, the sky popped thrice more.

People's necks trembled, and their eyes, like in an earthquake, shakily turned upwards.

Above them, the Sword Suppression Gate had reached an unprecedented limit, stretching open seven rings, gathering the surrounding thunderous power for a fierce battle with Yun Xiao’s Sword Soul...

For a moment, everyone's tongues seemed nailed to the bottoms of their jaws.