Li Pinyue stared wide-eyed at the scene before her, her face filled with disbelief—

Her older sister nestled quietly in Bie Chen's arms like a docile kitten!

An unnamed fire surged up in her heart instantly. She felt as if her blood was boiling, her eyes turned bloodshot, and even the veins around her eyes bulged with anger.

She clenched her teeth, her hands unconsciously forming fists, her nails digging deep into her palms, yet she felt no pain. Suddenly, she drew a spear from behind her, its tip gleaming coldly, sending chills down one's spine.

Holding the Heaven-Splittering Staff, she staggered towards Bie Chen, roaring, "Bie Chen! You bastard!"

As she finished speaking, the spear in her hand shot towards Bie Chen like lightning, its speed as fast as a sudden storm.

Bie Chen's intuition was indeed sharp! The instant Li Pinyue made her move, he suddenly felt a chill rise from his spine and instantly spread throughout his body. It was as if a cold hand had gently brushed across his back, causing him to shiver and turn his head away.

Li Mingke's consciousness was still somewhat hazy at this moment, but when she looked up and saw her younger sister, it was as if she had seen Yama, the King of Hell, who had come from the underworld!

Li Pinyue's face was extremely gloomy, and her eyes were cold and ruthless, as if she had just walked out of a dark and terrifying hell.

Li Mingke's previously hazy, drunken mind instantly cleared up considerably.

Bie Chen rolled on the ground with Li Mingke in his arms, the spear piercing the soil with a soft thud.

Each time the needle pierced the ground, it left a crater at least ten centimeters deep. This shows how much force Li Pinyue used.

"Wait! Yue'er! It's me!" Bie Chen shouted.

"I'm stabbing you!" Li Pinyue's eyes widened in anger, her voice deafening, as if she wanted to vent all the anger in her heart.

She gripped the spear tightly, its sharp tip gleaming coldly, pointing directly at the person before her.

A flash of silver light streaked across Li Mingke's eye, and she shuddered. "Yue'er!"

Upon hearing her sister's voice, Li Pinyue finally stopped what she was doing.

Bie Chen also breathed a sigh of relief.

But in an instant, his arms loosened; it turned out that Li Pinyue had pulled her older sister out of his embrace.

Just as Bie Chen was about to relax, a cold glint suddenly stopped in front of him.

"Alright, now you can die!"

"Wait, wait, wait!"

Bie Chen clasped his hands together to block the spear tip that was about to hit the flat-nosed man.

"Do you have anything to say before you die?" Li Pinyue asked coldly, looking down at him.

"Why should I die!" Bie Chen shouted.

The icy coldness in Li Pinyue's eyes instantly solidified. "Heh, since you don't know, there's nothing more to say."

Bie Chen rolled on the ground, while Li Pinyue poked him randomly.

Li Mingke looked at the two of them and grinned foolishly. Finally, her vision began to blur, and she leaned back and fell to the ground with a thud.

...

Three days later, the semi-finals will begin.

Neither Li Pinyue nor Ma Gege drew the other, so they both won without a doubt.

The final champion will be one of the two.

After only one day of rest following the semi-finals, the final match will take place.

Li Mingke was nervous for his younger sister.

Ma Gege's master, Zhang Tianqiu, was overjoyed and, not wanting to waste the last day of rest, dragged Ma Gege to do secret training.

Seeing that Li Pinyue was still leisurely, Li Mingke couldn't help but ask, "Yue'er, how about we do some final special training?"

Li Pinyue glanced at her sideways, "What are you preparing? We're already more than prepared!"

“Ma Gege has gone to training, I’m just worried you’ll fall behind!” Li Mingke scratched his head and chuckled.

"Cramming at the last minute won't help. I'm always in top form; I could compete right now, let alone..."

"I'm not here to pursue a high ranking; I just want to compete with strong opponents."

Upon hearing this, Li Mingke couldn't help but give a thumbs up, "Yue'er, what a high level of awareness!"

On the day of the match, the stands suddenly became crowded.

What's wrong?

Li Mingke's attention was focused on his younger sister, so he didn't notice what was happening elsewhere.

She craned her neck to look at the noisy area and saw a man dressed in pale yellow walking slowly towards her, accompanied by high-ranking officials from both the immortal and demon realms.

Who is making such a grand display?

Li Mingke looked at his face and froze.

The Human Emperor – Wu Xiyu.

Back when he was still the fourth prince, he was still young and naive, and his joys and sorrows were always on his face.

However, time flies, and now, after weathering the storms, he has been completely transformed.

That once vibrant and energetic face has now been sculpted by time into a more profound, reserved, and calm demeanor; his words and actions exude composure and grandeur, displaying a regal bearing.

The young man who used to easily express his emotions is nowhere to be seen. In his place is a noble emperor with a deep mind and unfathomable thoughts.

Environment shapes people, and mindset changes people. In less than a year, he has grown from a teenager into an emperor who supports the country.

Perhaps sensing the gaze coming from afar, Wu Xiyu suddenly raised his head and looked in the direction of Li Mingke.

"Did he see me?" Li Mingke's heart skipped a beat.

But he quickly looked away.

It turns out she was overthinking it.

Wu Xiyu was invited to the seat of honor.

Li Mingke finally understood why Bie Chen looked familiar!

While everyone's attention was focused on Wu Xiyu, Bie Chen was propping his head up with one hand and tapping the table with his finger with the other, looking utterly bored.

It seems he has no interest in the Human Emperor.

Li Mingke was alarmed:

The late emperor had five children. She met the second princess, the fourth prince, and the fifth princess. The eldest prince and the third prince were absent.

The eldest prince died young, and the third prince became a monk at Zen Mountain.

That other place is...

She unconsciously turned the Buddhist prayer beads on her wrist.

What are Bie Chen's feelings right now?

She looked at him.

He was born earlier than the fourth prince and was exceptionally intelligent. If he hadn't entered the Zen Mountain, the throne might not have been his to sit on!

But Bie Chen showed no other emotion on his face. He poured the tea into the cup as if he didn't recognize his younger brother, and then chatted and laughed with the people around him.

What would he say? Would he talk about his younger brother, the emperor who had already ascended the throne and was the center of attention?

I don't think so!

Li Mingke recalled what Bie Chen had said when they first met.

How could I not harbor resentment?

A sudden surge of pity for Bie Chen welled up in her heart.

Forget it, she thought. The most important thing now is Yue'er's competition. She'll go find Bie Chen to comfort her after the competition!

After all, he had treated her to drinks yesterday, although she eventually lost consciousness and woke up in her own bed in the middle of the night.

The back of my head hurts a little.

Both Li Pinyue and Ma Gege used their best skills in their matches.

Ma Gege wielded an enormous sword, seemingly weighing a thousand pounds, yet she handled it with effortless ease. Each swing of the sword tore through the surrounding air, producing a sharp, piercing sound.

Her swordsmanship was expansive and fierce, each strike containing boundless power and killing intent, making her extremely brave and chilling.

Li Pinyue's weapon was a long spear, which was lighter, more agile, and more flexible than a greatsword.

With his superb marksmanship, he could often change the angle of his attacks unexpectedly, striking Ma Gege with the cunning of a viper's tongue. The tip of his spear gleamed coldly, like stars streaking across the night sky, making it impossible to defend against.

The weapons clashed, producing crisp or dull sounds that echoed continuously across the field; each impact sent out dazzling sparks and flashes, as mesmerizing as the twinkling stars in the night sky.

The two fighters on stage were incredibly fast and their moves were fierce. They would leap into the air and charge forward, wielding their weapons with incredible speed and precision, leaving the spectators in the audience dazzled!

Even Li Mingke was thrilled by what he saw.

The sect leader stroked his beard. "Not bad, both of these children are promising talents."

Although Luan Hua remained silent, his eyes clearly showed his appreciation, and Jin Yun nodded slightly from time to time.

He Banjian looked at the two people on the stage with an envious expression.

The two collided again, shaking the stands.

The two were instantly thrown apart, separated, and stood at the edge of their respective positions.

They started almost simultaneously.

Ma Gege stroked the sword blade, while Li Pinyue silently recited the incantation.

"White fish enter the boat!"

"The Wonderful Method of Empty Flowers!"

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