Chapter 78 078 The Drama Queen Among Drama Queens
Shen Xiaochun suddenly perked up, raised her head, and looked Xie Jue up and down, assessing whether he was overexerted.
Fortunately, Xie Jue looked around and seemed quite energetic.
Shen Xiaochun suddenly smiled and darted onto the stage in a flash.
Seeing Shen Xiaochun's proactive attitude, Xie Qingyu's heart suddenly stirred.
Does Xiao Chan know that she is her own daughter?
Perhaps Xiao Chan deliberately let her see?
Xie Qingyu was a cold-hearted person, but now she had some inexplicable wild thoughts.
Compared to Shen Xiaochun, Xie Jue seemed somewhat lost in thought.
Just now, Xiao Tang whispered a few words to him, telling him to lose to Shen Xiao Chan and not to win first.
Xie Jue never refused Rong Tang, and although he was a little uncomfortable, he was prepared to grant Tang-jie'er's request.
However, when he took the stage, Xie Qingyu sent a message instructing him to give it his all.
Xie Jue trembled involuntarily!
He wasn't as outstanding as Rong Xiao, and was used to playing a supporting role. His uncle rarely showed any expectation of him, as if he was somewhat dissatisfied with him.
Could it be that Xie Qingyu changed her mind because of her good ranking in the annual exam?
Although it would make Xiaotang angry, Xie Jue was certainly unwilling to lose.
Shen Zhiwei didn't mind much. Just like Mu Wuxian observed, Shen Xiaochun had already stepped into the Jade Liquid Realm, and there was a big difference in strength.
Although the outcome was already known, Shen Xiaochun's performance was still quite spectacular.
Shen Xiaochun gripped the Nanli Sword tightly, its blade gleaming with a faint orange-red light that mirrored the fighting spirit in her eyes. Xie Jue stood with his hands behind his back, his fingertips twirling a specially made spirit-gathering jade talisman from the Xie family. His spiritual power suddenly surged, and a faint pressure from the Jade Liquid Realm emanated from him.
The crowd below the stage erupted in commotion. The Xie family's magic weapon was indeed as good as its reputation, as it had enabled Xie Jue to briefly break through his cultivation level.
Xie Jue feigned concern: "Shen Xiaochan, if you admit defeat now, you won't get hurt."
He said that, of course, because he didn't intend to be polite to Shen Xiaochan.
Shen Xiaochun grinned and held the Nanli Sword horizontally in front of her: "Who wins and who loses is still uncertain!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Xie Jue launched the first attack, a beam of spiritual light carrying a sharp sword intent rushing straight towards Shen Xiaochan's face.
Shen Zhiwei didn't take it seriously, because she knew she could surprise Xie Jue in the next moment, but she was proven wrong.
Shen Xiaochun hurriedly dodged to the side, and Nan Lijian hastily parried. With a crisp clang, she was jolted back.
Mu Wuxian couldn't help but turn her head to look at Shen Zhiwei, only to see Shen Zhiwei's eyes wide open.
However, the others were not surprised. The gap was too large. Even if Xie Jue was only forcibly activating the Jade Liquid Realm, it was still something that Shen Xiaochan could not resist.
Jiang Yingxue held the Wind Fairy, who had been cut in two, in her arms, and felt a pang of jealousy, feeling very sorry for Xiao Chan.
Xie Jue was merely relying on magical artifacts.
Shen Zhiwei was also startled, but she quickly understood.
Shen Xiaochun has had such good luck all this time, it's really making this child so restless.
Xie Jue pressed his advantage relentlessly, unleashing his spiritual power to its limit, unleashing countless sword shadows like a torrential rain. Shen Xiaochan struggled to defend herself, her robes torn in several places by the sword energy, her face smeared with dust, looking utterly disheveled.
Xie Jue's gaze shifted slightly, and a hint of ruthlessness seemed to appear in his eyes. The Spirit Gathering Jade Talisman in his hand shone even brighter.
He was determined to strike regardless of the consequences, not only because he genuinely disliked Shen Xiaochan, but also because the magical artifact could sustain him for about a quarter of an hour.
Although they were fellow cultivators, Xie Jue didn't care whether Shen Xiaochan was seriously injured.
He had already tried to persuade Shen Xiaochun, but she herself refused to give in.
But that's what makes it interesting! He thought of Jiang Yingxue just now, who was completely distraught after merely severing the Wind Fairy.
That's the right way! Only by being relentless can you suffer a truly devastating defeat!
Although Shen Xiaochun was in a terrible state, she was somehow still able to hold on.
Xie Jue remained silent, focused on his work, while Shen Xiaochan spoke incessantly.
She raised the Nanli Sword high and shouted, "I promised my mother I would get first place in the annual exam! I can't lose!"
Shen Zhiwei waved the small flag in her hand, her expression showing great urgency.
Mu Wuxian remained silent.
However, love can generate electricity, and the power of belief is truly boundless.
Shen Xiaochun's shout was powerful and resounding, as if some kind of will had broken through its shackles. Everyone felt her spiritual power suddenly surge, and her previously scattered aura suddenly condensed, even faintly touching the threshold of the Jade Liquid Realm!
Before advancing to the next realm, there will be a brief period of jumping between realms. This will happen several times before finally stabilizing smoothly. Shen Xiaochan, seemingly due to her deep affection, actually touched the edge of the Jade Liquid Realm.
Amidst gasps of alarm, Shen Xiaochan swung her Nanli Sword, its orange-red light suddenly surging several times over, carrying a do-or-die determination as it clashed directly with Xie Jue's sword shadow. A deafening crash resounded, and the Spirit Gathering Jade Talisman in Xie Jue's hand shattered. The pressure of his Jade Liquid Realm cultivation vanished instantly, and he himself was sent flying backward, crashing heavily onto the edge of the arena.
Shen Xiaochun staggered to her feet, leaning on the ground with her sword, panting heavily. Shen Zhiwei was pleasantly surprised by her daughter's acting skills. After the battle, Shen Zhiwei watched as her petite body swayed precariously, as if about to collapse, before finally managing to stand up.
The immortal master announced loudly: "Shen Xiaochan wins!"
The audience erupted in cheers. Shen Zhiwei, looking proud, rushed forward to support Shen Xiaochan, appearing deeply worried.
She took out a handkerchief to wipe away the blood from Chen Xiaochan's veins; it was indeed carefully selected jam.
Shen Zhiwei was also very careful to cover up her daughter's little flaw.
These days, the Shen family mother and daughter are riding high. It goes without saying that Bixia Sect has advanced to a higher realm, and Shen Xiaochan's ranking in the annual examination is also not bad.
Although no one thought Shen Xiaochuan could surpass Rong Tang, her achievement was still quite remarkable.
It's not a joke that Shen Xiaochun is clamoring for first place after getting second place.
However, Xie Qingyu was somewhat disappointed.
Xie Jue relied on the advantages of his magical artifacts, and Shen Xiaochan was also very lucky; in reality, both of them were quite unreliable.
Xie Qingyu had long been disappointed by Ajue, and in fact, she had little hope for him. However, Shen Xiaochan managed to win against him with great difficulty.
That's all there is to it.
Shen Zhiwei is strong-willed. It's not that she doesn't put in the effort, nor is it that Xiao Chan lacks talent, but even with all her might, she can only reach this level.
It was obvious to the naked eye that Shen Xiaochun was no match for Rong Tang, and as for Rong Tang, he was far inferior to Rong Xiao.
At the same age, Rong Yuejun, who was always competitive, no longer bothered to let her son compete for first place in the annual examination. In Rong Yuejun's eyes, her son's competitors were definitely not female cultivators of the same age.
All I can say is that Shen Zhiwei did her best.
Putting aside the difference in family background, when the two were in love, Shen Zhiwei's body was only suitable for dual cultivation, and her talent was not particularly high. In this life, she could only reach the realm of half-immortal.
Of course, Shen is not unskilled, but he is not top-notch.
The immortal sects of Yuan Yuan Tian don't want excellence, they want the best!
Some memories flooded Xie Qingyu's mind. That year, he lost a family competition, and his mother, who was somewhat mentally unstable, whipped him severely. Xie Qingyu was well-liked, and those around him comforted him, telling him not to be discouraged, that his birth mother had gone mad.
Then he met Rong Yuejun, who told him that if he couldn't win next time, he might as well die.
At that time, Xie Qingyu had a thought: if he had children, the mother of those children must be an exceptionally outstanding and strong person.
Therefore, he used to pursue Rong Yuejun relentlessly and put a lot of effort into her.
Thinking of these past events, Xie Qingyu's dislike for Rong Yuejun lessened somewhat.
He watched as Shen Zhiwei led her daughter back to her seat, gently comforting her without blaming her, probably feeling that she had already made a name for herself.
Meanwhile, the man beside Shen Zhiwei skillfully took out exquisite pastries for Shen Xiaochan to eat.
Even though she knew these were not what she wanted, Xie Qingyu still felt somewhat uncomfortable.
Rong Tang won the next match, so the final match was between Rong Tang and Shen Xiaochun.
Xie Jue was distraught, while Rong Tang felt somewhat guilty, thinking that Xie Jue had held back against Shen Xiaochuan in order to appease her, since Xie Jue had initially had the upper hand.
However, once she stepped onto the dueling platform, Rong Tang didn't think too much about it; she was determined to defeat Shen Xiaochuan today.
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