Before she could finish speaking, Guan Yingying waved her hand impatiently, her face unusually showing a hint of disdain. "Come on! You're not a seventeen or eighteen-year-old kid anymore. Stop with your act! I'm not interested in a playboy like you!"
She paused, a playful smile curving her lips. "I like obedient, blushing little puppies! Can you be one?"
"..."
After Guan Yingying finished speaking, she turned around and jumped off the stage with a flourish, leaving Kong Tianling standing alone on the stage, his face turning pale and then red, his deliberately cultivated image of a dashing and debonair persona shattered.
Shen Yunhao was both amused and exasperated by what he saw.
As a core disciple of the "Media" major sect, Piaomiao Pavilion, the handsome Kong Tianling has quite a few nicknames in the outside world.
As a seasoned player in the dating scene, Guan Yingying naturally wouldn't fall for that.
But... when she mentioned "little puppy," I felt like she was implying something...
On the viewing platform, Nie Qingshuang, who was already in a bad mood because of losing the game, darkened even more when she saw this scene.
"After the kendo tournament, let this girl go into seclusion for two and a half years to reflect on her mistakes!"
Just as the aftershocks of the earth-shattering draw between Shen Yunhao and Huo Qingfeng were still lingering, a new matchup was announced on the list in the sky.
"C-Rank Arena: Ning Yuyao vs. Lin Xiao!"
Upon seeing Lin Xiao's name, Shen Yunhao's expression hardened, and he turned his gaze to Ning Yuyao.
He naturally recognized Lin Xiao, an elite member of the Azure Sky Sword Pavilion's inner sect, listed on the Fifty-Year-Old Ranking in the Chronicles of Wind and Clouds, whose strength... was said to be second only to Xiao Luoyang within the Sword Pavilion!
He's clearly a tough nut to crack. Ning Yuyao has no idea why she's facing him so early…
However, when Shen Yunhao looked over, he saw that Ning Yuyao's face was calm as water, without the slightest ripple.
On the contrary, Lin Xiao, upon hearing his name and opponent, revealed a very obvious wry smile. He helplessly shrugged at his fellow disciples beside him and muttered under his breath, "I'm just too unlucky..."
The fellow disciples of the Sword Pavilion also pursed their lips, looking like they wanted to laugh but dared not.
Shen Yunhao was stunned.
A short while later, the two took to the stage.
Lin Xiao clasped his hands in a fist salute to Ning Yuyao, his tone tinged with helplessness: "Junior Sister Ning, it's been so long since we parted ways in the secret realm, I didn't expect to meet you again on the arena so soon. I will never forget your defeat last time, so please be careful this time!"
Ning Yuyao nodded and clasped her hands in greeting, "Senior Brother Lin, please..."
"..."
Shen Yunhao, who was listening from below the stage, gasped in shock!
He had thought his wife was strong, but he hadn't expected her to be this strong...
Judging from this, these two have already fought in the secret realm?
And Ning Yuyao still won?
At the elder referee's command, the duel began, and the two clashed instantly. Those below the stage could only see flashes of light and hear the clanging of metal; they could hardly even catch a glimpse of the two figures.
In less than a minute, the two separated again and returned to their original positions.
"Clang!"
Lin Xiao loosened his grip, and the longsword flew out of his hand!
He gave a wry smile, and quite decisively clasped his hands in surrender: "Junior Sister Ning's swordsmanship is divine; I, Lin, am utterly defeated! I admire you!"
Ning Yuyao sheathed her sword in return, her cool face still expressionless, and turned to walk off the stage.
Shen Yunhao looked around and, sensing the equally bewildered looks on most of the people, finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"That scared me to death! I thought I was hallucinating. I typed for ages but couldn't see anything..."
This bizarre and wonderful effect has never occurred in the previous matches between these two, or even in Xiao Luoyang's matches!
Could this be the understanding of swordsmanship that masters have reached, completely transcending the ranks?
At that moment, the elder referee's booming voice echoed from the sky.
"Ning Yuyao wins the Bing-class arena!"
The crowd erupted in uproar.
"I used to think it was a bit inappropriate for Junior Sister Ning to jump to such a high position in the Chronicles of Heroes, but now I finally understand..."
"In my opinion, the only one here who can rival Senior Brother Xiao is Junior Sister Ning!"
"But I always feel that... Junior Sister Ning's appearance is so similar to... Palace Master Shangguan back then!"
"Me too!"
"..."
Amidst the buzz of discussion, the names of the next round of duels appeared in the sky.
Class A Challenge: Yao Xiangxue vs. Shi Junfei.
The appearance of these two names immediately attracted the attention of many people.
Of course, most people still think that Yao Xiangxue should be able to win easily.
Shi Junfei was ranked after Yao Xiangxue, and the Tai Xuan Dao Sect was not known for its swordsmanship, but rather for its comprehensive abilities.
This tournament only tests swordsmanship skills, which is undoubtedly more advantageous for Yao Xiangxue.
And that seems to be the case.
Yao Xiangxue's swordplay was like a surging tide, wave after wave, the sword light growing ever brighter, gradually suppressing Shi Junfei.
Although Shi Junfei defended himself tightly, his footwork and sword moves were clearly guided by Yao Xiangxue's exquisite sword intent, making him appear somewhat passive and only able to retreat continuously.
However, just when everyone thought Yao Xiangxue had victory in her grasp, a sudden change occurred!
The unassuming, ancient longsword in Shi Junfei's hand suddenly burst forth with an ancient, heavy, and seemingly all-encompassing bronze light!
The light wasn't dazzling, but it carried a chilling, oppressive aura.
The light enveloped the sword, and Shi Junfei's aura surged accordingly. His next sword strike, though seemingly not faster, suddenly increased in power several times over!
Yao Xiangxue's expression changed drastically! She met the attack with her emerald longsword, which was imbued with the full force of her icy sword intent.
clang--
A deafening roar, like the thunder of a great bell, exploded!
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