Chapter 483: The Tyrant of Xiling, Jian Fengchi! (Four Updates)

Since they were rushing to their deaths, Chu Liuyue naturally wouldn't refuse.

"You are most welcome."

Zhao Yunzhi hadn't expected Chu Liuyue to agree so decisively. The threats and sarcasm she had prepared instantly lost their chance to be spoken, leaving her feeling stifled and frustrated.

She said in a low voice, "Just keep being arrogant! In a moment, you will learn what the consequences are for offending the Lingyun Sect!"

In this Xiling City, numerous sects and factions stood tall.

The Lingyun Sect could be considered a standout among them! An undeniably first-rate sect!

Chu Liuyue's gaze swept indifferently over the people behind her.

From the clothes they wore and the emblems on their left chests, it was clear they were all young disciples of the Lingyun Sect.

However, she wasn't very familiar with those specific individuals.

Aside from the Sect Leader of the Lingyun Sect and several Elders, whom she had seen a few more times, she rarely saw other disciples.

Sensing Chu Liuyue's gaze, Zhao Yunzhi thought she was afraid, and she couldn't hide her smugness as she said, "No need to look. Those people are all the most outstanding geniuses of the Lingyun Sect's younger generation! With your background and strength, you could never compare to them in a lifetime! If I hadn't persuaded them, they would have acted on my behalf long ago. By then, I'm afraid you wouldn't even be able to leave this plaza standing."

She leaned in a bit closer, staring at Chu Liuyue, and sneered, "Don't thank me; it's only because I want to deal with you personally!"

Chu Liuyue's eyebrows twitched slightly.

This Zhao Yunzhi looked gentle and harmless, but her heart was quite ruthless...

It was just a pity her brain had some issues.

Back in the Northern Border, Chen Xiyuan had been defeated by Jian Fengchi in a single move. Even if they didn't know Jian Fengchi, they should have investigated privately first to confirm the opponent's identity.

Moreover, Jian Fengchi's appearance was very distinctive; it wouldn't have been difficult to find out with a simple inquiry.

But clearly, they hadn't asked anything after returning to Xiling.

Did they truly believe that by relying on the Lingyun Sect, they could be invincible under heaven?

The Lingyun Sect was good, but in Xiling, there were plenty of sects stronger than it.

The corners of Chu Liuyue's lips curled up slightly.

"I am looking forward to it."

Seeing that Chu Liuyue remained completely unmoved, Zhao Yunzhi felt stifled and said angrily, "Then come and line up with me right now! I've decided you will be my opponent for the first round!"

Chu Liuyue frowned slightly.

"Line up?"

"Ha! You actually don't even know about something this important?!"

Zhao Yunzhi's eyes widened in a mix of amusement and mockery, her gaze toward Chu Liuyue filled with contempt.

"It's probably because your background is too lowly that no one is willing to tell you, right?"

Chu Liuyue looked around and indeed saw two old men in white robes standing in the very center of the plaza. In front of them floated a massive slab of black jade.

Looking closely, it was covered with names.

The names were arranged in pairs, in sequential order.

In front of the jade slab, many people were also standing in pairs, seemingly waiting for the two elders to write their names down.

"The first round of matches is conducted in pairs?" Chu Liuyue asked, narrowing her eyes.

"Of course! And this is merely the preliminary round! Only after this round does the official competition begin! Those eliminated in this round will be kicked out immediately!"

Thus, Zhao Yunzhi had made up her mind to trample Chu Liuyue from the very start!

"What, are you afraid now?"

Chu Liuyue gave a light laugh.

"What is there to be afraid of? I'll just go."

Having said that, she also began walking toward the center.

Seeing her calm and composed manner, Zhao Yunzhi thought to herself: *Let's see how long you can keep up this act!*

On the plaza, although everyone seemed to be standing casually, they were actually observing one another in secret.

Who knew which of them would be their opponent in the upcoming matches?

Knowing a little more was always beneficial.

Chu Liuyue and Zhao Yunzhi walked past one after the other, immediately drawing the attention of many.

For no other reason—simply because Chu Liuyue's realm was the only Third-Stage Martial Artist on this plaza!

It was impossible not to stand out!

The looks some people gave Chu Liuyue immediately became subtle.

"Is there a mistake? A Third-Stage Martial Artist is actually participating in the competition?"

"She's certainly bold... Doesn't she know how cruel the competition here is? Or is she... just here to play around?"

"Heh, this is Xiling! Who dares to say they are 'just playing around' here? I actually envy the woman next to her; this elimination round is a guaranteed win. How did I not notice her just now!?"

Chu Liuyue acted as if she hadn't heard anything and quietly joined the queue.

Soon, it was her turn along with Zhao Yunzhi.

"Just place the bead from your bracelet here."

One of the elders pointed to a groove beneath the jade slab.

"I'll go first!"

Zhao Yunzhi took the lead and placed her bead on it.

A faint light emanated from the bronze-colored bead.

Then, in the blank space on the jade slab, a name suddenly surfaced.

—Zhao Yunzhi!

And beneath her name, a line of small script appeared simultaneously before quickly dissipating.

Standing nearby, Chu Liuyue saw it clearly. The line of script read: *Lingyun Sect, Chen Xiyuan.*

This was to indicate her identity.

The two elders took a look and both nodded.

The one standing on the left even showed a trace of a smile on his aged face.

"I heard you are only seventeen this year and are already at the early stage of the Fifth Stage. Not bad. If you perform well, the Lingyun Sect will have another outstanding disciple!"

Zhao Yunzhi was flattered: "Thank you, Elder Qiu Xi!"

Before coming here, she had heard her cousin mention that this Elder Qiu Xi also came from the Lingyun Sect. Although he had later become a Palace Elder, he had always looked after the Lingyun Sect very much.

Seeing that this young girl knew his title, Elder Qiu Xi was even more satisfied.

Chu Liuyue couldn't help but curl her lips.

Chen Xiyuan and Zhao Yunzhi had arrived in Xiling even later than her, yet in just one night, Zhao Yunzhi not only knew the competition process but even knew the identities of the examining elders.

She had certainly put in the effort.

"Who are you paired with?" Elder Qiu Xi asked.

Zhao Yunzhi gave a sweet smile and pointed to Chu Liuyue behind her.

"It's her."

Seeing that Chu Liuyue was merely a Third-Stage Martial Artist, the smile on Elder Qiu Xi's face faded slightly.

"Just follow whatever she does."

Chu Liuyue didn't mind his cold attitude. She stepped forward and placed her bead into the groove.

A faint glow flashed.

On the jade slab, next to Zhao Yunzhi's name, her name finally appeared!

Chu Liuyue!

Very quickly, a line of small script appeared below it.

*Dragon Tooth Mountain, Jian Fengchi!*

Chu Liuyue blinked.

That wasn't right. She was brought here by Mu Qinghe, so why would Jian Fengchi's name appear—

Liu Xingyi didn't ask anything at all yesterday!

He must have simply assumed she was brought by Jian Fengchi!

However, beside her, Zhao Yunzhi's expression froze.

Jian Fengchi...

The rumored tyrant of Xiling City, the Young Master of Dragon Tooth Mountain—Jian Fengchi!?