Chapter 96 You'll Lose "Bai Qingji, even the feelings in your heart..."
Wow!
"good!!!"
From the stands, cheers and applause surged forth like waves.
The guests, always eager for a good show, clapped enthusiastically, instantly heating up the atmosphere.
Compared to the childish, playful fights of the past, the battles fought by Bai Ye and his generation of young people are much more spirited and exciting. This is the kind of fight that everyone wants to see.
Amidst the cheers, only Qin Yanjing and a few others looked rather grim. With their sharp eyesight, they hadn't even seen how Bai Ye and Cai Yuanxiu had fought.
Qin Yanjing believed she was slightly better than Cai Yuanxiu, but these minor differences were by no means enough for her to defeat Cai Yuanxiu so easily, or even embed him in the stone wall.
If it had been her who went down in the ring just now, the outcome would probably have been no different, except that one more person would have been knocked away.
But now, they are in a difficult situation.
With the words already spoken and the person forced onto the stage under the watchful eyes of everyone, backing down now would not only mean losing face for oneself, but also for the entire family and the entire White Emperor City.
Qin Yanjing exchanged glances with the people beside her.
Sun Xi waved her hand dismissively and laughed crisply, "I never said I wanted to fight her. From the beginning, I was just here to watch the fun and make friends with her. I was right, this friend is indeed ridiculously strong."
Liu Dahai said, forcing himself to speak, "I'll go and meet her!"
After saying that, he soared into the air and crashed into the training ground, landing heavily in front of Bai Ye.
Before he could even stand still, he shouted sternly, "Whether you're a dragon or a tiger, once you come to White Emperor City, you'd better coil up."
Bai didn't even look at him, her gaze still fixed on Qin Yanjing. "Aren't you guys really going to come at me together? This is such a waste of time."
"Hmph, you're asking for death!" Liu Dahai roared, his aura exploding instantly.
He knew full well how vast the gap was between them, so he went all out from the start, unleashing his natal flying sword, which shot into the air with a sharp sword light.
Liu Dahai formed a sword incantation with his hands and uttered a low shout: "Fleeting Light and Shadow!"
The sword shadows above the training ground transformed into dozens of intersecting streaks of light, sweeping towards Bai Ye like a sudden storm.
These sword shadows were extremely peculiar, each carrying a hazy light that made them difficult to see clearly, leaving one wondering whether the incoming sword light was real or illusory.
"Is this the young man from the Liu family?" An elderly cultivator on the platform stroked his beard and asked.
“It is him!” the old man beside him replied. “Look at this sword light, it’s already quite impressive. It’s real yet illusory. The Liu family has produced someone worth watching in this generation.”
Bai Qingji, watching from the stands, was also observing the battle off the field. Bai's formidable fighting power was somewhat beyond her expectations.
However, the previous battle ended too quickly, and no one saw clearly how Bai Ye made her move, so they didn't have much of a real sense of her combat power.
Bai Qingji watched the martial arts arena with a leisurely air, wanting to see how Bai would deal with the sky full of sword shadows.
Bai stood calmly in place, not moving an inch. She simply raised her hand and casually chopped forward.
There was no dazzling spiritual light, no complicated incantations, only an invisible sword aura condensed to its extreme that broke through the air and shattered the countless sword shadows with overwhelming force.
The sword energy struck Liu Dahai, shattering his protective aura.
With a muffled thud, Liu Dahai's eyes widened as he was thrown backward uncontrollably, embedding himself in the stone wall and landing shoulder to shoulder with his good brother Cai Yuanxiu.
The arena fell silent for a moment, then erupted into cheers even more enthusiastic than before, the deafening roar almost lifting the entire training ground.
"My God, another one-hit kill!!!"
"She hasn't even drawn her sword yet!"
"Who exactly is this little white-haired guy? He defeated two renowned geniuses from White Emperor City in a row?" This person was obviously not well-informed and had not heard about the harsh words Bai Ye had made at the Bai family's gate earlier.
A cultivator familiar with the situation immediately leaned in and whispered gossip, "I heard that she's a descendant of the Bai family who was separated from the family in her early years. She's returned this time to rightfully reclaim everything that belongs to her..."
Similar comments spread among the many guests attending the ceremony. Grandma Bai, sitting calmly on the high platform, watched this scene with a smile, letting these baseless rumors spread.
Amidst the clamor, there were a few exceptionally quiet spots, one of which was where Master Bai was. His face was ashen, and his eyes were fixed on the dazzling figure in the center of the arena with a sinister gaze, as cold as if he were looking at a dead man.
If Bai is not particularly outstanding, then he can tolerate it. The Bai family is not short of food and can be supported.
But Bai is too dazzling, so dazzling that it almost overshadows Bai Qingji's brilliance, so it cannot be kept.
Offstage, Bai listened to the cheers of the audience. She waved to the cheering guests with an air of nonchalance, as if she had already won the competition.
Her interaction with the audience immediately drew even louder screams and cheers.
After interacting with the audience, she slowly turned around and fixed her gaze on Qin Yanjing, whose face looked unpleasant in the stands.
"Hey, Miss Qin, are we still going to fight or not?"
"If you don't fight, I'll just go and fight the Bai family. After all, I didn't come here today to beat you up."
Qin Yanjing's clear and melodious voice resonated throughout the venue, drawing the attention of many to her.
As one of the top young geniuses in Baidi City, Qin Yanjing had never been humiliated like this before. If it were up to her personality, she should have rushed down to teach that arrogant white-haired cultivator a lesson long ago.
However, it seems that the opponent's combat power is far superior to hers. If she were to be knocked into a stone wall by Bai Qingji like Liu Dahai and Cai Yuanxiu, it would be worse than being killed.
Thinking of this, Qin Yanjing unconsciously turned her gaze to Bai Qingji, who was not far away, with a hint of anticipation in her eyes.
Hopefully, this person will step forward to speak up for her at this time, or at least give her a way out.
Bai Qingji received her pleading look, and a hint of hesitation flashed in her eyes. She glanced at her great-grandmother sitting on the high platform with no expression, but in the end, she did not dare to stand up and speak.
She could only force a smile and give Qin Yanjing a reassuring one.
Bai also took in the silent exchange between the two. She looked at the arrogant Miss Qin, who was as proud as a fighting cock, and the light in her eyes turned from expectation to disappointment.
This scene inexplicably made her feel somewhat uncomfortable.
She thought to herself, "This Miss Qin may not be very bright and she's a bit arrogant, but at least she treated me to a very, very expensive meal."
And this young master Bai accepted such a valuable dowry, although... she also stole the dowry, but she turned around and pushed her future partner out as a tool to test her opponents?
This is incredibly unfair!
Bai was too lazy to watch their flirting anymore, so he turned to the most conspicuous old lady Bai sitting on the high platform and shouted, "Patriarch Bai, are you still going to fight? If there's really no one left in the family, I'm leaving."
Upon hearing this, Qin Yanjing could not hide her surprise. Her gaze swept over Bai Ye and then fell on Bai Qingji, feeling rather uncomfortable.
She never expected that the one who would ultimately come to her rescue would not be Bai Qingji, but Bai Ye, the very person she and her group had harassed.
"Little one, don't worry, there are plenty of young men in the Bai family," Old Mrs. Bai replied with a smile.
Upon hearing this, the Grand Elder immediately stood up and waved his hand.
Among the younger generation of the Bai family, a figure immediately flew down, landing lightly in front of Bai Ye like a swallow.
The newcomer bowed first and laughed loudly, "Many people will surely introduce themselves to you soon, and I doubt you can remember them all. I won't say my name; I'm the seventeenth child in my family, just call me Bai Seventeen."
"Bai Ye!" Bai Ye returned the greeting with clasped hands.
After exchanging greetings, Bai Shiqi's smile faded, and her expression became much more serious. With a flick of her wrist, a crimson gold staff appeared in her hand, its blade shimmering with a faint red light, exuding a calm yet sharp aura.
Bai Ye still didn't draw her sword; she charged at Bai Shiqi with her bare hands. In the martial arts arena, long staffs whistled, and figures clashed, making it seem as if hundreds of figures were locked in combat for a moment.
In the VIP section, Liu Xianyue's gaze swept over Miss Qin, who was standing by the stands in a daze, and she teased softly, "I must say, our stinky tiger is quite chivalrous. Although Miss Qin isn't very smart, she is indeed beautiful and charming."
Zhong Jiuli's face remained expressionless, and she gave a faint "hmm" in response.
In the training ground, Bai did not use her full strength. She felt that Bai Shiqi had no ill intentions. In addition, it was her first time fighting against a staff cultivator, so she had some intention of sparring and exchanged dozens of moves with him.
After a hundred moves, she found an opening, used a clever trick, and delivered a side kick that seemingly fiercely sent the person flying onto the high platform.
Bai Shiqi, suspended in mid-air, grinned and made faces at Bai Ye, as if to say, "Thanks, ladies, go easy on me!"
The onlookers, unaware of their coordinated efforts, simply assumed that the Bai family members were indeed exceptionally strong, capable of engaging in a fierce battle with the powerful white-haired cultivator for nearly a hundred rounds.
Bai Shiqi returned to the stands, immediately clutching her chest, feigning a serious injury but claiming she had already ascertained Bai's true strength. "I've done my best. Bai does have some skill, but she's not ridiculously strong. Keep it up, everyone. With you all here, we'll definitely defeat her."
"Bai Shiqi, someone kicked your waist, why are you clutching your chest?" a girl in a pink dress complained.
"Hey, you Bai Shijiu, don't you care that your sister is injured?" Bai Shiqi said irritably.
"Seventeen, are you alright?" the First Elder asked with concern.
Bai Shiqi shook his head, "Reporting to the Grand Elder, it's nothing, I'll be fine after a rest."
As the two were talking, a tall and strong young man from the Bai family stepped forward and volunteered, "Elder, let me test her strength."
"Go ahead," the Grand Elder nodded in agreement.
The man immediately leaped into the air, crashing heavily onto the training ground with the force of wind and thunder, raising a cloud of dust.
As soon as he landed, he pointed at Bai Ye and shouted sternly, "A little bastard who came out of nowhere dares to cause trouble in my Bai family! Today I'll teach you a lesson..."
"Stop barking like a dog."
Before Bai Ye could finish speaking, his figure had already disappeared from the spot.
The next instant, she flashed in front of the young man without warning and kicked him.
With a muffled thud, the Bai family member who had been so aggressive just moments before was sent flying backward as a blur before he could even finish his sentence, following in the footsteps of the two men in front of him, and then fell silent.
After kicking the person away, Bai glanced at the human-shaped mark on the stone wall, shook his head unsatisfiedly, and muttered under his breath, "It was a bit crooked, not aligned properly."
A thunderous cheer erupted from the stands, interspersed with an extremely excited shout.
"Little Aya!!! Go for it!!! Beat the Bai family!!!"
Everyone's attention was immediately drawn to this person, eager to know who dared to speak so boldly on the Bai family's territory.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Miss Bai belatedly realized that her grandmother was staring at her with a death stare. She shrank back, crouched down quietly, and tried to hide herself in the crowd.
Bai also looked over when she heard the sound and happened to see her aunt's timid yet cute appearance, which made her smile.
In the area where the Bai family members were located, everyone's expressions became much more solemn.
In this delicate atmosphere, everyone's gazes turned to Bai Shiqi, who had just fought with Bai Ye.
She, who was just on the verge of death, has now recovered and is full of energy. She is laughing and playing with Bai Shijiu beside her, and there is no trace of serious injury on her body.
On the other side, Bai Si, who was kicked into the stone wall and whose strength was enough to rank among the top ten of the younger generation of the Bai family, was not even able to withstand a single move from Bai Ye.
"Seventeen," someone couldn't help but ask, "When did you become so strong? You can go through a hundred moves with her without getting hurt. Tell me, is there some secret to it?"
Bai Shiqi chuckled twice, touched his nose, and replied with a wandering gaze, "Haha... there's no secret, it's just that I'm a pretty polite person?"
Upon hearing this, many of the Bai family's clever members immediately understood. As for those who didn't, they deserved to be beaten.
The scene changed abruptly in the next fight.
The Bai family members entered the arena one by one, each one polite and courteous. When they reached Bai Ye, they first introduced themselves, stating their names and ranks, and then tried to establish a connection with Bai Ye, talking about their family's relationship with Bai Shu.
He only made his move at the very end, and after exchanging more than ten blows with Bai Ye, she finally found an opening and kicked him out of the arena.
Although they were somewhat disheveled, they were all unharmed.
Those who were not very bright and who put on airs and made threats in front of Bai Ye, looking down on her as an outsider, were all embedded in the cold gray stone wall of the martial arts arena, becoming the most eye-catching sight in this competition.
The guests in the stands were completely ignited as they watched Bai Ye fight harder and harder against the Bai family's disciples in a series of attacks.
No matter when or where, this kind of underdog triumphs over the powerful, the weak overcome the strong, and the lone hero confronts a powerful family—a story of youthful innocence that never underestimates the poor—always ignites the passion in people's hearts.
Everyone is looking forward to seeing if this white-haired cultivator with a mysterious background can take down the entire younger generation of the Bai family in one fell swoop!
Contrary to everyone's expectations, Bai Ye was able to understand more and more what Old Madam Bai had said earlier as the fight progressed: there were indeed not many promising young talents in the Bai family.
The biggest problem with these people is not their level of cultivation, but that they lack a certain fighting spirit in their bones, a fighting spirit known as the heart of a strongman.
As a cultivator, if one only knows how to rely on the protection of one's family, is content with the status quo, and does not strive for progress, then even if one's cultivation level is high, one is nothing more than a hollow-hearted fool who is easily defeated.
Bai Ye, somewhat uninterested, kicked away yet another member of the Bai family, then raised his hand to stop the Bai family disciples who were jumping into the martial arts arena like dumplings being dropped into a pot.
She raised her head, her gaze piercing through the crowd, looking directly at the location where Bai Qingji was.
"Hey, Bai Qingji, aren't you going to make a move yet?"
"Qingji, don't rush," Master Bai hurriedly advised in a low voice. "Let the young men in the family go down and test her strength. You observe more and then it's not too late to go in last."
Bai Qingji slowly shook his head, his gaze also fixed on the proud red-clad figure standing in the training ground. "Father, with your eyesight, can't you see it?"
"Those people don't even deserve to let her draw her sword."
"Only I can deal with her."
Before she could finish speaking, she brushed aside her father's hand that was trying to stop her, and with a flash, she entered the room as gracefully as a falling leaf.
As soon as Bai Qingji appeared, the stands erupted in deafening cheers, far more enthusiastic than ever before!
Countless young cultivators excitedly shouted her name, their eyes filled with worship and fervor.
Even the young lady Qin, who was just heartbroken, now only had that one person in her eyes.
"Young Master Bai, beat this little white-haired brat up! You must teach her a lesson!"
"Young Master Bai, you are the pride of our White Emperor City! We will surely win this battle!"
These desperate shouts mostly came from the younger generation of cultivators in Baidi City. In their hearts, Bai Qingji was the symbol of invincibility, the most brilliant and shining star of the Bai family in this generation, and the banner that guided their direction.
Even the Bai family members, who had just been thoroughly beaten by Bai Ye, had their hopes rekindled and were now staring intently at the outstanding figure in the arena.
They firmly believed that Bai Qingji would not lose.
Because she is Bai Qingji.
Zhong Jiuli was also watching the two figures standing opposite each other in the martial arts arena.
Liu Xianyue, slumped unceremoniously in her seat, yawned while half-covering her red lips, and muttered softly, "This young master Bai is truly the one everyone hopes for; so many people are hoping she wins. Do you think our stinky tiger won't be able to beat her?"
Upon hearing this, Zhong Jiuli smiled slightly and said confidently, "She will definitely win."
"I will definitely win." Bai Qingji looked at the excessively young and arrogant face in front of him, his voice calm and even, as if stating a fact.
Her gaze seemed to fall on Bai Ye, but it also seemed to pass through her and look towards the distant sky.
That arrogant attitude clearly showed that he didn't take his opponent seriously.
Upon hearing this, Bai Ye was not angry at all; instead, he chuckled softly, "No, you will lose."
She paused, met Bai Qingji's gaze, and added, "Besides, you've already lost."
Bai Qingji glanced at her indifferently, "I, Bai Qingji, have never lost."
"You lost." Bai shook his head, his tone resolute. "You like her too, don't you? Qin Yanjing! The way you look at her doesn't lie."
"When the girl you like is being bullied and is in the most embarrassing and in need of help, you don't even have the courage to stand up for her. Instead, you want to go with the flow and let her test my strength."
"Bai Qingji, if you don't even dare to face the feelings in your heart, you've already lost everything."
The two stood in the middle of the field, not making a move for a long time, but instead chatting casually as if it were nothing. This scene made the guests in the stands very curious, and they all craned their necks and strained their ears to try to hear what the two were talking about.
Unfortunately, Bai Ye and Bai Qingji deliberately lowered their voices, and the distance was too great, so most people could only see their lips moving slightly, but could not catch a single word.
Only those with extremely high cultivation levels could catch a few words, including Zhong Jiuli and the old lady of the Bai family, among a handful of others.
In the VIP section, Liu Xianyue heard Bai Ye's extremely hurtful words clearly. She covered her face with her sleeve in a pretentious manner and choked up, saying, "Oh, what that stinky tiger said almost made me cry. Zhong Jiuli, tell me, should I just make do with that stinky tiger?"
Upon hearing this, Zhong Jiuli slowly turned her head, her cold, knife-like gaze falling on Liu Xianyue's face, her eyes clearly saying, "Are you tired of living?"
Liu Xianyue immediately broke into laughter, waving her hands and saying, "Just kidding, just kidding. You're so serious. I know she's yours, yours, I wouldn't dare take her away!"
Zhong Jiuli then turned her gaze back to the martial arts arena.
Bai Qingji seemed to be provoked by Bai Ye's words. Her tense expression finally cracked, and an uncontrollable anger ignited deep in her eyes.
"Are you angry?" Bai Ye raised an eyebrow, his tone still as infuriating as ever. "Then stop arguing. We've been fighting for most of the day, and I'm tired too. Let's finish this quickly so I can have dinner in time."
As soon as she finished speaking, her figure suddenly blurred, as if, in that instant, countless figures of Bai Ye appeared in the arena, all rushing toward Bai Qingji at an extremely fast speed.
Bai Qingji's reaction was equally swift. She didn't draw her sword either, as her pride wouldn't allow her to use her weapon first.
The two tacitly chose the most primitive and savage method, fighting with pure physical strength.
Bai Qingji threw a punch, which collided with Bai Ye's punch.
"Bang!"
The two fists collided, and a sonic boom like muffled thunder resounded. An invisible shockwave rushed outwards, and the protective array of the martial arts arena was finally activated at this moment.
The guests in the stands watched the two people below intently. Even though everyone possessed cultivation, most of them still couldn't spot the two figures.
Fast, incredibly fast! The two figures crisscrossed at high speed, using every part of their bodies—fists, elbows, palms, knees—to their fullest potential.
Each collision produced a deafening sonic boom, with shockwaves blasting outwards from where the two clashed, causing the protective shield of the training ground to tremble violently.
This was the ultimate clash of physical strength and power; the two had collided hundreds of times in the blink of an eye.
Bai Qingji was increasingly surprised as the fight progressed. Since childhood, she had been tempering her body and strengthening her bones with the world's top-grade natural treasures. Among the younger generation in the Nine Provinces, her physical strength was considered abnormal. Her physique alone was enough to crush cultivators of the same level. Even when she encountered a body cultivator, she could fight them head-on.
However, at this moment, Bai Ye's physical strength was no weaker than hers. Every time they exchanged blows, the force transmitted from her was extremely fierce and domineering, causing her blood and qi to surge.
Bai Qingji asked in a low voice, "What kind of monster are you? How can your physique be so strong?"
Am I physically strong?
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Author's note: [hugs][hugs] I saw you guys asking for more chapters, but the main project is a part-time job, earning 6,000 a day, and I'm really exhausted.
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