Chapter 9

"Xu Mei..."

Qing Yun whispered her opponent's name softly.

She looked at Mo Fan's direction. Seeing that Mo Fan was looking at her, she let out a faint smile.

Qing Yun jumped onto the stage with a light step. Her slender and lovable appearance attracted the male disciples attention.

As Qing Yun's jumped onto the stage, Xu Mei also descended into the stage elegantly. Her clothes fluttered in the air. The crowd lightly nodded their heads in approval.

Both of their eyes met, and a spark appeared in the air.

They didn't need to say any flatteries as their eyes already said everything.

Qing Yun had a serious look on her face. She knew that based on Xu Mei's strength, she will have to fight with everything she had.

It's not just about winning or losing, but something even more important. She wanted to show Mo Fan that she was not any worse than this woman.

Xu Mei understood her intent and smiled. There was a small spark burned in her clear eyes.

Ever since she left Mo Fan to be with Zhou Kai, she suppressed her emotions. And now, it was being lit slowly.

"Begin!"

Both their bodies were covered with thick spiritual energy and they rushed at the same time.

"Snake Palm!"

Xu Mei sent out her right palm at a swift speed aiming at Qing Yun's chest.

"Shadow Strike!"

Qing Yun responded by throwing a vicious punch.

Bang!

Their attacks met and a heavy thud resounded in the stage.

Seeing that her palm was deflected, Xu Mei frowned. She swung her left palm to assault Qing Yun.

Qing Yun gently took a step back and put her fingers together. She struck Xu Mei's palms heavily causing the spiritual energy on Xu Mei's palm flickered.

"Ice Demon Hand!"

This time, the force behind Xu Mei's palm was more powerful. It became more fierce as she attack Qing Yun with a barrage attack.

As she was assaulted by the aggresive palm technique, Qing Yun had no choice but to focus on defense.

On the stage, the two figures intertwined as they fought fiercely while exchanging blows. The way the two women fought so fiercely caught the attention of the audiences.

They were hoping to see an exciting show, but was shown a fierce battle instead. However, they still enjoyed it.

The battle gradually intensified into a climax as palms and fists collided. This exchange lasted for nearly ten minutes before Qing Yun's aura started to fade.

Knowing that she had reached her limit, she pushed the remaining Qi to the maximum. Noticing her intent, Xu Mei also pushed her Qi to the limit.

And then, under the watchful gaze of everyone, their fists and palms reached out and collided.

Bang!

A heavy bang resounded.

Qing Yun coughed out blood and fell into her knees.

On the other hand, Xu Mei only had some bruises on her palms.

"You win..."

Qing Yun said with a trembling voice.

"Although you win the fight... You lose the war..."

She turned her face at Mo Fan's direction. When she saw Mo Fan's worried look, she let out a satisfied smile before she passed out.

Xu Mei turned her gaze as well and then understood what Qing Yun means.

However, she didn't feel any remorse. If she had the chance to turned back time, she would still choose Zhou Kai over Mo Fan.

"Winner, Xu Mei!"

The crowd went into an uproar as Mei quietly left the stage.

...

Yang Zhangtian nodded his head in satisfaction after he witnessed Qing Yun was able to fight so well against Xu Mei who had an Earth-grade physique.

Sect Master Liu who was on the side let out a bright smile.

"This girl is pretty good. How about you give her to me, Sect Master Yang?"

"Hahaha, you must be joking Sect Master Liu. I would be an idiot if I gave such a precious disciple to you"

Yang Zhangtian laughed.

"The disciple chosen by fellow daoist Gu had already took the 1st place. Which means his bet is already safe. Now, it's only between you and me, Old hag"

Sect Master Long said and turned his gaze at Gu Xianyu.

"Fellow daoist Gu, how should we divide the nether stone?"

"Old man Long, why are you deciding it so quickly? The competition is not end yet"

Sect Master Liu snorted.

Gu Xianyu chuckled seeing the two exchange.

He turned his gaze at Zhou Kai in a meaningful look.

Zhou Kai was frowning after watching Xu Mei's match.

That trash Mo Fan dared to steal his spotlight by challenging nine trash at once.

He was fine with Xu Mei straling his spotlight because she was his woman. However, he didn't like when people forgot about him because of a mere trash.

"Next match, Zhou Kai and Cao Hong"

Zhou Kai directly jumped into the stage with fierce momentum. He let out his spiritual energy to the limit for all to see.

"It would be boring to fight a one-on-one match. Come! I challenge the rest of you together!"

Zhou Kai shouted and pointed his finger at the rest of the contestants.

The elder who was overseeing the competition frowned. However, he didn't dare to show his displeasure because Zhou Kai was the number one genius in the younger generation. Also, his grandfather was the vice-sect master with 2nd-stage Transcending Tribulation Realm.

The contestants who was challenged by Zhou Kai didn't dare to voice their displeasure.

On the contrary, they didn't dare to take the challenge.

"I.. I forfeit"

Cao Hong said nervously.

Contrary to his expectation, rather than accepting his challenge someone directly surrender.

Zhou Kai turned his gaze at Cao Hong. Cao Hong trembled in fear and didn't dare to meet Zhou Kai's eyes. Zhou Kai was known as an arrogant and vicious person.

If he accept his challenge, he might be crippled today.

After someone was leading the example, the others soon followed his choice and surrendered.

Zhou Kai looked at each one of them with a threatening look.

"Trash!!"

He shouted loudly. The audiences was surprised by this situation, however no one dared to say anything.

Xu Mei stood up and surrendered as well saying that she was not a match for him.

Her words appeased Zhou Kai's ego for a bit.

"Since no dares to take up the challenge, Zhou Kai win the first place by default!"

The elder announced the result.

After hearing the announcement's, Sect Master Long smiled brightly. He turned his gaze towards Sect Master Liu with a mocking look.

"What the hell!? Are your disciples just a bunch of cowards!? Sect Master Yang, please do something!"

Sect Master Liu who put her bet on Xu Mei protested.

She was betting her precious Nether Stone so she didn't accept such result. More than anything, she refused to admit she lost to Sect Master Long!

Yang Zhangtian frowned. He also didn't like this result. A demonic cultivator must be fearless. If they didn't even dare to take up a challenge, them their future would be bleak.

"Hahahaha, a bet is a bet! You old hag better keep your promise!"

Sect Master Long laughed happily.

"Fellow daoist Gu, how about I buy your portion?"

He said to Gu Xianyu.

Gu Xianyu only let out a small laugh and didn't take his words seriously.

He was someone who was familiar with the routine after all.

And sure enough.

Just before Yang Zhangtian explained the situation to Sect Master Liu, Mo Fan who had been silent suddenly jumped into the stage.

"Senior Brother Zhou Kai, could you please give me some pointers?"

His voice echoed in the arena.

...

The sudden voice caused the audiences to be shocked. One by one, they turned their gazes at Mo Fan in astonishment.

"Brother Mo Fan, what are you doing!?"

Qing Yun who barely recovered her consciousness asked. She was also shocked by Mo Fan's action.

Although his performance had exceed everyone expectations, there was still a big gap before reaching Zhou Kai's level.

No matter how extraordinary his strength was, his 8th-stage Qi Refining Realm won't stand a chance against Zhou Kai's 7th-stage Foundation Establishment Realm!

"Brother Mo Fan, come back!"

Qing Yun's face was filled with anxiety. She knew Mo Fan had a grudge with Zhou Kai, but it was too soon to get revenge.

"Qing Yun, don't worry. I only want to ask for some pointers with Senior Brother Zhou Kai"

Mo Fan grinned.

Knowing that Mo Fan won't change his mind, Qing Yun hesitated for a while before nodding her head.

"Be careful"

Mo Fan nodded in reply.

He turned his face and sneered at Zhou Kai.

His goal in this competition was to make everyone acknowledge him. And the easiest way to do so was to beat Zhou Kai, who was the number one genius in the younger generation.

He turned his face to the referee and cupped his hands.

"Elder, as the winner of the outer sect disciples, I have the right to challenge someone from the inner sect, right?"

The elder looked at him with astonished look. Even the other inner disciples didn't dare to accept Zhou Kai's challenge, and yet he dared to challenge him instead.

Either he was asking for death or he had the confidence to defeat Zhou Kai.

A faint sense of anticipation appeared on the elder's eyes. He turned his gaze to Yang Zhangtian to ask his opinion.

Yang Zhangtian nodded.

It's rare seeing someone with lower cultivation base dares to challenge someone with higher cultivation. Not to mention there was a big realm between them.

Many years ago, Yang Zhangtian also distinguished himself in a similiar way.

More importantly, Gu Xianyu also nodded and gave his consent. This battle was not about Mo Fan and Zhou Kai after all.

Sect Master Long was delighted because he had the chance to get the Heaven-Rank pill from Gu Xianyu.

No matter how the situation turned, a bet is a bet and there had to be a winner after all.

Seeing that Yang Zhangtian gave his approval, Mo Fan let out an excited smile.

"You trash, to think you would be courting death on your own. Don't think about leaving this place alive"

Zhou Kai was unhappy that the other participants didn't dare to accept his challenge. And yet, this trash dared to challenge him instead. He looked at Mo Fan and sneered.

"It seems like your ego has swelled up after beating a bunch of trash"

Zhou Kai said coldly.

"That's why I want Senior Brother Zhou Kai to wake me up. Of course, only if you have the strength to do so"

Mo Fan replied arrogantly.

"Elder, can we start already?"

Mo Fan turned to ask the referee.

The referee sighed helplessly and waved his hand.

"Begin!"