Chapter 44: Fourth-stage Martial Artist

It was night.

Mu Ruyue had just walked out from her cultivation, exhaling a gentle breath. Lifting her eyes to the bright moon outside the window, her gaze flickered with a glimmering light.

A night of cultivation had finally pushed her to the Fourth-rank Martial Artist. Though Fourth-rank wasn't considered strong on this continent, it at least gave her the ability for self-preservation.

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Three days passed in a flash. In these three days, the remaining contestants had sorted out their rankings. Some were disappointed, some were happy, and of course, the incident from three days ago remained a popular topic.

Everyone thought Mu Tingting wouldn't participate in the competition, but she showed up with Mu Qing this day.

Compared to her previously fragile appearance, Mu Tingting had become much quieter. The only time her beautiful eyes showed bone-chilling hatred was when she looked at Mu Ruyue.

Upon seeing Mu Tingting's appearance, Ye Tianfeng's heart stirred. He wanted to say something but ended up sitting back down. Always hoping he would say something, Mu Tingting's heart grew cold at his actions.

Three days ago, he had clearly promised to find her after the competition, but he still hadn't come.

Thinking of this, Mu Tingting's mouth was filled with bitterness. She realized that the man she loved wholeheartedly wasn't there when she needed him most.

But why couldn't she let go even with this knowledge?

Suddenly, a voice from the front drew Mu Tingting's attention back.

"Hey, look! What does Mu Ruyue of the Mu Family want to do?"

Mu Ruyue...

At the sound of that name, hatred flashed in Mu Tingting's eyes.

It was all this little bitch's fault! If not for her existence, she would have already become Lady Shi. Why would she need to participate in this competition? If not for this competition, how could she have made such a huge fool of herself?

She should have died long ago.

Anyway, this little bitch was unloved by her father and unloved by her mother. Even Young Master Shi despised her. Since no one needed her, why hadn't she died yet?

A person who wasn't needed had no right to live in this world!

Sensing a gaze full of hatred from below, Mu Ruyue cast a nonchalant glance in its direction, pausing briefly on Mu Tingting before moving away without a trace.

"It's too boring to duel one by one. How many passed the first test in these three days? Come at me together. I don't have time to fight each of you individually."

The girl's words were like a thunderclap, striking the hearts of everyone present, leaving them stunned and wide-eyed, staring at the breathtaking figure on the Martial Arts Platform in disbelief.

Challenging them all at once?

Who did she think she was? Merely a Third-level Martial Artist, yet she dared to challenge everyone? Was she certain she was in her right mind? A normal person wouldn't say something like that.

Not to mention someone like Mu Tingting, a Fourth-stage Martial Artist, even others could crush her with their sheer number.

Mu Qing's face turned livid, suppressing the urge to punish Mu Ruyue harshly. He angrily shouted at her: "Rebellious girl, stop making a fool of yourself and get down here!"

Did she think she hadn't embarrassed herself enough already? What young person would be as arrogant as she was? If she had the ability, it would be different. But she was courting death with her actions.

Mu Ruyue raised an eyebrow, looking down at the livid-faced Mu Qing, and said: "You already expelled me from the Mu Family. What right do you have to control me?"

"You…" Mu Qing's trembling finger pointed at Mu Ruyue. He deeply regretted having this disobedient daughter and glared at her fiercely, laughing in anger: "Fine, very well. Don't regret it then!"