Sparring with Jasmine

Yun Che eventually stepped up and challenged the sects, feeling a bit itchy after watching Cross fight. If possible he wanted to fight Hongjun with that strange spear, Yun Che voiced his request and Hongjun had no problems. Yun Che had already defeated all the other sects, he was extremely strong!

Hongjun jumped up with his new spear and grinned excitedly as he spun his spear for no reason, Yun Che felt his blood boiling as they clashed.

Cross watched and occasionally spoke to Pandora "You see Uncle Yun Che's movements? Not a single wasted one. Every move has a purpose, do you understand?" Pandora nodded and Cross waved his hand, Zephyr flew over and landed on Cross' shoulders as he said "Watch carefully."

Zephyr nodded and watched extremely carefully. Luna sighed and said "Battle maniacs..." Xuerou giggled and said "Sister Luna doesn't like fighting?" Luna sighed again and replied "Not as much as my husband. What about you sister Xuerou?"

Xuerou sighed and said "Not that I enjoy it but it is necessary." she looked sad and tired, Luna patted her hand with a smile, Xuerou smiled and said "Thank you, Luna." Luna smiled softly and said "No problem, Xuerou... Or should I say, Princess?"

Xuerou paled and Luna giggled as she whispered "I won't tell anyone~" Xuerou let out a breath of relief and said "How did you know?" Luna pointed to her eyes and said "I can see the future.. to an extent." Xuerou sucked in a cold breath of air and said "Amazing!"

Luna giggled and they started talking more about the future.

A while later

Yun Che challenged a young man, who seemed to be on top of the world! The young man sneered and stepped into the ring, some disciples muttered "That's Xiao Luocheng! I heard after the main branch was eradicated by the Reaper, some of the escapees made the outer Sect the main sect! Everybody who has seen the Reaper died though!"

Cross looked at Xiao Luocheng and muttered "Still alive?" Lune pinched his waist and said "Don't even think about it." Cross chuckled and said "I have no idea what you're talking about, my beautiful wife~"

The surrounding Disciples clicked their tongues and turned away while Xuerou giggled.

Yun Che looked at the Xiao kid and the Xiao kid said "Let's get this over with..." his face full of disdain, Yun Che frowned and exchanged a punch before sliding back 6 feet, the Xiao kid snorted and said "I was only using 30%..."

Cross tilted his head and mumbled "Is this white face copying me?" Everybody heard him and coughed with questioning looks towards Luocheng, who turned green as he said "Ahem* anyway let's continue."

Yun Che said "This time young master Xiao has to be careful!" Xiao whatever sneered and Yun Che threw another punch, Xiao Luocheng threw a heavy punch with a heavy sneer and Yun Che sneered back as his arm exploded with power.

Their fists collided and there was a 'crack' sound before Luocheng was blasted from the arena into the supporting pillar, he groaned in pain and slumped to the ground.

The entire venue was silent and a middle aged man shouted "Young master!" as he dashed to Luokachow, he grabbed his arm before his entire face turned white and he glared at Yun Che with killing intent as he seethed "I'll kill you!"

The man, who seemed to have no name, shot towards Yun Che, who was on one knee with a limp arm.

Cross's eyes flashed and he chuckled before leaning back, as a man stood in front of Yun Che and said "Freeze!" blasting the other man far, far, away. It was the palace chief Qin Wuyou! Yun Che smirked at his back and Qin Wuyou said "Attacking disciples of my palace isn't very fitting of an elder of your status is it?"

The Xiao sect man said "Palace Chief Qin are you-" Cross sighed loudly and waved as he said "Yes, yes. Are you going to face the wrath of the Xiao sect, can you stop monologuing and leave already? See you all in a few hours when you come back for revenge! Bye-bye!"

The Xiao sect elder was stunned, Cross was right but something felt wrong. This wasn't the script!

Yun Che chuckled and Cross added "What are you still doing here! Leave! You have revenge to prepare for! Come back in a few hours instead of barking like a dog up there. So annoying..." The Xiao sect elder glared at Cross and opened his mouth, but Cross cut him off "Yes, yes, I will be waiting for you to teach me a lesson. Happy? Can you leave now?"

The Xiao sect man spit out a mouthful of blood before leaving with the Xiao Sect people. When they all left, Yun Che burst out laughing as did several others before the rest started laughing. Cross sighed and said "I was serious, why do all these dogs bark so much... Can't they just leave with plans in their head? Do they have to monologue?"

Xuerou had a funny look on her face while Luna had a soft smile. Qin Wuyou had an awkward look on his face as he said "Uhh.. That's the end of the banquet! I hope everyone had a good time..." the Sects started leaving.

Cross held Pandora and Zephyr was sitting on his shoulders as he walked out of the building with Luna, Yuanba, and Xuerou. Yun Che was held back by Qin Wuyou as the rest left.

Cross was outside and Hongjun walked over before bowing 90 degrees as he said "Thank you so much, Senior Brother Cross! I can never repay this favor in my life, if you need me to be a horse I will gladly accept!"

Cross sighed and said "Why do you think you need to repay me? Is everyone like this? We're friends now, how's that. You don't need to repay me at all. Just become extremely strong so we can actually fight for real." Hongjun waved his hands hurriedly as he said "How can this be!?"

Cross clamped his lips and looked at Xuerou as he asked "Is everyone like this?" Xuerou giggled and said "Well you basically changed his life so he's in your debt." Cross sighed and said "I don't need your debt, Hongjun. Forget about it or we won't be friends anymore!"

Hongjun jumped and said "Okay! Okay! Never again!" Cross grinned and patted his shoulder saying "That's the spirit!" suddenly a mocking voice came "Oh look two lose-" Cross slapped the man who wasn't as handsome as him, Murong didn't even get to finish before flying across New Moon Palace once again.

Xuerou chuckled and gulped as she watched him, Yuanba watched him go and said "I think he went farther than the last time!" Cross ignored it and said "Maybe next time, you'll force me to use my weapon."

Hongjun asked curiously "What's your weapon?" Cross grabbed the air and a giant black mace appeared. Hongjun sucked in a cold breath of air looking at the giant and strange looking mace, Cross stuck it in the ground and smirked as he said "Handsome? Impressive? Are you worshipping me?"

Hongjun nodded and Xuerou's impression of Cross crumbled as she laughed, Cross grinned and said "I hope there comes a time where we can fight, Hongjun!" Hongjun nodded seriously and said "I will train as hard as I can! Until we meet again, Senior Brother Cross!" before walking away.

Cross watched him go with a grin and Luna said "Look at that, you made a new friend!" Cross rubbed his nose and said "He's a natural at the spear, he could be really strong. I need to develop some flashy moves."

Luna rolled her eyes and said "Yeah, YOU need flashy moves..." Cross chuckled and said "We gotta fit in!" Luna pointed at his pink bunny slippers and said "Fit in?" Cross retorted "These are my favorite slippers! My little angel got them for me!" Pandora giggled and hummed happily in Cross' arms.

Zephyr snorted and said "What about me?" Cross pulled out a gold necklace with a locket as he said "I got that too, kid. Don't think I don't know your mother helped you." Zephyr sniffed and said "I also chose the hoodie!" Cross put back his locket and rolled his eyes as he said "Right. I think someone needs a nap."

Luna took Zephyr and Pandora as she gently hummed before kissing both of them and walking into a crack next to Cross. The crack closed and Cross dispelled the mace as Xuerou said sweetly "You have a wonderful family." Cross smiled gently and replied "Thank you, Xuerou. Sometimes those brats are a little hard to handle."

Xuerou giggled and said nothing.

Yun Che finally walked out of the building, Cross said "You should probably go rest. I estimate the Xiao sect will be here in a few hours." Yun Che nodded and Xuerou smiled as she said "Good luck, Yun Che~" Yun Che gave her a gentle smile, making her blush, before walking away.

Xuerou watched him leave before entering the building.

A while later

Cross was sleeping on a chair in Yun Che's room as Yun Che recovered, when they both heard a loud angry shout "Hand over Yun Che, or I'll flatten New Moon Palace!" Cross woke up and cursed "Ruined my happy dreams!" Yun Che said "Wait! Cross!"

Cross looked over and Yun Che said seriously "Don't kill these guys. I need pressure from a string enemy or I'll never advance. If you keep protecting me then how will I get stronger? I'll simply be a greenhouse flower!"

Cross was silent for a few moments before finally saying "Then I won't interfere, even if you die. I'll avenge you though, rest assured." Yun Che felt his mouth twitch upwards as he joked "Then I hope I die with a lot of enemies, you damn bastard!"

Cross grinned and chuckled as Yun Che got dressed in a white t-shirt, jeans, and sneakers. Cross cut his hair when he was sleeping and he looked much more fresh. The long hair just wasn't doing it for Cross, since Yun Che was currently too weak to argue, his hair was cut.

Actually, Yun Che kinda liked his new look. He looked more casual, the robes now looked weird since he was wearing these new fashionable clothes.

Cross followed Yun Che, while Luna was inside the inner world converting her energy. It was just the two of them and Jasmine.

Yuanba suddenly came running and explained that the Xiao sect had a marriage with someone powerful and now New Moon Palace was facing a massive catastrophe of epic proportions! Cross rolled his eyes and said "Yun Che can you handle this? If I heard another word about someone getting connections through marriage I might shoot myself."

Yun Che chuckled and nodded, Cross said "Good luck~" before disappearing. Yun Che started to assess the situation when Xuerou came running along.

Cross teleported into the Sky Poison Pearl and sat down on the grass. Jasmine jumped and said "What are you doing in here?! How did you even get in here?!" Cross snorted and said "I can go anywhere I want, little loli!"

Jasmine shouted "I'M NOT A LOLI!" Cross got his armor on and took out his mace before saying "Shut up and fight me, loli" as he swung his mace, the wide open 'V' slit on his helmet for his eyes glowed red.

Jasmine snorted and blocked the mace with her hand as she said "You're trash at using that." Cross replied "Why do you think I'm fighting you? Just for funsies?" Jasmine kept silent and Cross started his onslaught, swinging his mace like a wild animal.

Jasmine blocked his attacks with her palms and pushed him back as they started training together.

A few days passed

Cross and Jasmine had been sparring for days straight now, since Cross' blood was useful he said that he would give her a drop if she won. Jasmine was injected with chicken blood and their sparring became much more intense. Cross was constantly improving his 'Mace play' while also sharpening his Mantra, slowly able to see into the future by a second or two.

His mace was also going through some changes as it switched from Anti-Magic to Void energy. The Mace seemed to be sucking in all the light, being as black as it was. It was so black, that it looked as if the world had forgotten to put something in the space where it was. Very strange scene indeed.

Not only was Cross improving his control of his Void energy and 'Mace play' but his conversion speed was kicked into overdrive as he kept using Void energy constantly. His Realm was rising constantly.

Naturally, Jasmine was unbeatable for him. Even if there was 10 of him, he probably couldn't beat her, but he still tried his hardest. He tried to catch her at tricky angles, he developed a strange fighting style.

It was extremely dangerous as well. Basically, Cross would go for the kill no matter what, even if the opponent's hit could seriously injure him or kill him. It was a suicidal method of fighting but it was extremely effective!

Everyone cherishes their lives, and if they were faced with mutual death who would choose to die? The style forced the opponent to back off and let Cross get a good opportunity to strike. He even caught Jasmine by surprise once and smashed her clothes off her body. She wasn't injured, but she was naked.

Her firm white rabbits trembling from the impact.

Cross paused for a moment and continued as if nothing happened. Jasmine was embarrassed, but Cross didn't pay attention. This was a fight, if he couldn't get over the opponent being naked then he could die!

It didn't help that Jasmine's near perfect body trembled with every move she made. Cross loved Luna to death but he was still a man, he occasionally snuck glances but grit his teeth and continued.

Jasmine was beyond angry, but it was also an accident so she kicked him flying before covering herself with new clothes. Her attacks were noticeably more ruthless after that.

Neither of them mentioned the event after that.

Cross was seriously under pressure from Jasmine's constant barrage, she slapped his chest and sent Cross flying as blood spurted out from his helmet and he fell to the ground. Jasmine flew over and looked a little anxious, she might've hit him too hard!