☆ Chapter 12: Frenziedly Building Favorability (Revised)
The disciples of Qingjing Peak were immediately in an uproar.
The other disciples were alright, as they weren't familiar with Qingjing Peak and assumed the person sent must be one of Shen Qingqiu's prized disciples, with at least thirty years of cultivation to face this demon elder who looked to be several hundred years old. They were just wondering why they'd never heard of this person before. Of course, the group on Qingjing Peak knew Luo Binghe's cultivation level perfectly well.
Ming Fan's face turned pale, and he stammered, "Master... sending this little brat... sending Junior Brother Luo to the stage, isn't that a bit inappropriate?" Although he didn't want to go on stage and was happy to let Luo Binghe get beaten up, it was a matter of honor and disgrace for the sect!
Ning Yingying was so anxious that tears welled up in her eyes. She clung to Luo Binghe's arm in a spoiled manner, stomping her feet and crying out, "No, no, no!"
Luo Binghe had little practical combat experience. The demon elder was covered in thorns and poison, and his hammer weighed at least several hundred pounds. It would be strange if he wasn't beaten to death!
Do you think I wanted him to play? I was forced into it!
Shen Qingqiu raised an eyebrow and scolded, "I said let him go, so let him go. Do you have any objections to my decision? Baby, let him go."
Seeing her master's stern face, Ning Yingying knew there was no way to change things.
Luo Binghe patted her reassuringly, his face pale but his voice firm: "Senior sister, don't worry. Although I am useless, since Master has sent me to participate, I will do my best. Even if it costs me my life, I cannot disgrace our sect."
Ning Yingying wiped away her tears and let go of Luo Binghe's arm. Seemingly unable to bear staying there to watch her beloved get beaten, she stomped her feet a few times and ran away whimpering.
Shen Qingqiu was overjoyed. It's good that she ran away. If she ran away, then the trouble Ning Yingying caused later in this scene will be gone. My good baby, you are so sensible!
The crowd saw that although the young man who stepped forward had a refined appearance and good potential, he was clearly a young disciple with shallow cultivation.
In contrast, the elder sent by the demon race, with his massive, burly frame, exuded an oppressive aura compared to Luo Binghe's still-developing physique. He emanated a dark, demonic energy. Everyone hesitated, some guessing he was concealing his strength, but when the fight actually began, they were all speechless.
What hidden strength?! He really can't beat him!
This isn't a contest, it's a one-sided beating!
Since entering the arena, Luo Binghe hadn't had a chance to make a move. The demon elder was incredibly strong, wielding a large hammer with tremendous force. Although Luo Binghe tried his best to dodge and find openings to attack, the hammer still struck him from time to time.
Not only were the Cang Qiong Mountain Sect members dumbfounded, but the Demon Clan members were also speechless: This is too tragic...
Someone whispered, "Isn't this a sure loss...? What's the point of even competing?"
Elder Hammer, or rather, Elder Sky Hammer, laughed loudly, his voice booming: "Well said! Little brat, you'd better admit defeat early, or I might spare your life."
Shen Qingqiu said calmly, "He will win."
Nonsense. A protagonist with overpowered abilities will of course win. It's just that his victory will be hard-won.
His voice was neither too loud nor too soft, but it carried just enough to reach the center of the arena.
Luo Binghe suffered a severe head injury, and several mouthfuls of blood were stuck in his chest. When he heard such a confident sentence, he inexplicably swallowed the blood.
Will we win...?
Master gave him the opportunity to play because he genuinely believed he would win.
The demons laughed and jeering, urging him to admit defeat.
However, Luo Binghe defied their wishes. Despite being injured several times, he became increasingly calm, ignoring the commotion outside. His steps grew lighter and lighter. Elder Tianchui's giant hammer missed him nine times out of ten.
The only parts of Elder Skyhammer's body not covered by the poison spike armor were his face and fists. This wasn't good news. It meant he had mastered those areas, and even without the poison spike armor, he wouldn't be at a disadvantage.
However, this may also be the only breakthrough!
Luo Binghe slowed his breathing and focused intently on the situation.
His master chose him to compete, which seemed like he was making things difficult for him. But looking at it from another perspective, if he lost this match, not only would Luo Binghe lose face, but the entire sect, the entire human realm, and even Shen Qingqiu himself, who chose him to compete, would be implicated.
Master truly believed he would win, which is why he chose him to compete!
With his vivid imagination, Luo Binghe successfully activated the Vast Fog System.
No one had ever trusted him like this before.
Even for this bold entrustment, he must win and show everyone!
The massive hammer struck once more with a heavy whistling sound. Luo Binghe's pupils constricted sharply, and he channeled his energy into his palm, forming a magic seal!
Everyone was captivated by this persistent young man. Although Luo Binghe had no opening to retaliate for the time being, he never gave up looking for an opportunity, nor did he admit defeat. And at this moment, the moment for counterattack finally arrived, and Luo Binghe seized the last vestige of the opportunity with unparalleled precision.
After a stalemate of nearly half an hour, the third match finally came to a conclusion.
Apart from Shen Qingqiu, no one expected this outcome.
Elder Tianchui, who possessed a century's worth of cultivation and was covered in poisonous thorns, was actually defeated by a fifteen-year-old boy!
As expected, Liu Mingyan and Sha Hualing were drawn to Luo Binghe. All four of their beautiful eyes turned to look at Luo Binghe's figure, lingering there for a long time.
[Gained the attention of Liu Mingyan & Sha Hualing; rose to fame in the battle against the demon invasion of Cangqiong Mountain Sect; protagonist's satisfaction +500.]
Shen Qingqiu was very angry.
Why?! They deduct 1000 but only add 500. This is a heartless system, the double standards are outrageous!
But it's okay, everyone is thinking the same thing right now.
Luo Binghe, you are truly a formidable young man!
Shen Qingqiu is truly unfathomable!
After holding back for a long time, Sha Hualing finally squeezed out a sentence: "The Central Plains is indeed full of talented people, and young heroes are emerging one after another. Ling'er admires it very much."
Shen Qingqiu said, "Of course, of course. Now that the competition has concluded, may you withdraw your clansmen? Please forgive the Cangqiong Mountain Sect for being too busy to entertain guests from afar."
The implication... was not the implication at all; he was directly and clearly issuing an order to leave.
Saharei had nowhere to vent her anger, so she twisted the red veil on her body with her fingers for a while before suddenly bursting out.
She reached out and slapped Elder Tianchui hard across the face, scolding him in a delicate voice, "To lose so badly against such a young disciple of Senior Shen, you have disgraced the Demon Clan!"
Elder Tianchui was also pitiful. The Demon Realm had a strict hierarchy, and Sha Hualing was a noble saintess. He was slapped, but he dared not resist and could only keep saying, "This subordinate is incompetent, but begs the saintess to punish me!"
Shen Qingqiu couldn't stand it any longer and said indifferently, "Miss Sha, if you want to teach your subordinates a lesson, please do it elsewhere. Qiongding Peak is not a place for nobles to lord it over."
Sha Hualing vented her anger with a slap, finally getting her revenge. Turning around, she smiled and said, "Senior Shen is right. I was just disappointed when I saw the talented young men under your tutelage and then looked at the useless people under my command. That's why I lost control for a moment. Please don't laugh at me, Senior."
She turned her face again, her expression as cold as ice, and said to Elder Tianchui: "It is only natural that Elder One-Armed lost to Senior Shen. But you also lost the match. I don't need to say anything more, you can decide for yourself."
Tianchui knew perfectly well what "do what you think is best" meant.
His heart sank instantly. He had initially thought that everyone on Qiongding Peak except Shen Qingqiu was just a young child with shallow cultivation, and he had hoped to take advantage of the situation and curry favor with the new Holy Maiden. However, he hadn't expected to suffer such a terrible setback, and his life was now in danger. In the blink of an eye, he saw Luo Binghe surrounded by people, who were showing him concern and care, and a malicious thought arose within him.
Shen Qingqiu dared not move. This little brat who had caused him so much suffering was determined to drag him down with him!
Shen Qingqiu paid close attention to every movement and expression of the demons. He certainly didn't miss the fleeting venom in Tianchui's eyes. But the demons were truly a reckless race; they acted without hesitation, giving no time to process their thoughts. One second they had this idea, the next they were swinging their hammers and charging forward!
Elder Tianchui, tall and imposing, rapidly approached like an iron mountain hurtling towards him. Luo Binghe, already badly injured and slowed, was about to be struck. But then Shen Qingqiu coldly snorted, his figure suddenly appearing, his folding fan tapping Elder Tianchui's knee.
Elder Tianchui immediately knelt down.
He truly knelt! His entire body collapsed to the ground, unconscious. Shen Qingqiu casually picked up the large hammer, weighed it in his hand, and found it was indeed quite heavy. However, it wasn't very elegant for such a refined figure to carry a giant hammer, so Shen Qingqiu immediately threw it far away, saying, "You think you can silence someone just because you lost the match? My disciples are not for you to bully!"
When he spoke these words with righteous indignation, not only were the demons speechless, but even Shen Qingqiu himself felt a blush creep up his face.
Please, it was you who sent this disciple out to be abused!
Looking at the figure in green standing in front of him, Luo Binghe forgot even to thank his master. All he knew was that his master had saved him once again.
His master was always like this; he seemed strict with him, but he would always stand in front of him in the most critical moments.
Shen Qingqiu glanced back at him and asked guiltily, "Are you alright?"
Luo Binghe hurriedly said, "This disciple is alright! Thank you for saving me, Master."
The child's naive and innocent nature made Shen Qingqiu a little embarrassed. Shen Qingqiu's face flushed red, and he quickly turned away, adopting a cold and aloof expression, saying to Sha Hualing, "Miss Sha, you should properly discipline your own subordinates. If you can't accept defeat, why did you agree to three matches in the first place?"
Saharei hadn't expected what had just happened and felt slightly embarrassed. Just as she was about to say a few polite words, an unexpected change occurred.
Elder Tianchui, who had been lying motionless on the ground, suddenly leaped up and relentlessly pounced on Luo Binghe once again!
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