diskusbooks Chapter 423: Defeated General
Chapter 423: Defeated General
As we passed through several palaces, the noise became louder and louder.
From afar, you can see the huge white marble square crowded with people and shining with spiritual light.
Dozens of arenas covered with runes are scattered around, and there are all kinds of flying magic weapons and escape lights flying in the sky, creating a magnificent scene.
"It's just ahead."
Lin Wan'er stopped and turned to Yun Chen and the others. "According to the draw, Brother Yun, your arena is in area C, Senior Sister Liu is in area B, and Senior Brother Shen is in area G. I'll take you to the corresponding areas. As for Sister Zhao, you...are in the Divine Thunder Palace's viewing area..."
Before she could finish her words, Zhao Xiruo gently tugged at Yun Chen's sleeve. Her bright eyes looked at Lin Wan'er with a hint of anticipation and determination as she spoke, "Miss Lin, I... I also want to participate in the qualifying round. Can I still sign up now?"
After these words were spoken, not only Lin Wan'er was stunned, but even Yun Chen, Liu Yanran and Shen Nan looked at her in surprise.
Zhao Xiruo raised her head slightly. Although her cheeks were still slightly red, her eyes were unusually bright. "Before, Master thought that my cultivation was still shallow and did not allow me to participate."
"But now that I've reached the peak of foundation building, I want to... I want to test my own strength and also want to contribute to the sect."
Her voice was a little low at first, but it became more and more determined as she spoke, with a spirit of not giving up.
At that time, the most important thing was that she wanted to fight side by side with Yun Chen and didn't want to rely on Yun Chen to protect her in front every time.
Yun Chen looked at the light flashing in her eyes and understood.
Although Ruoruo is gentle and virtuous in her daily life, she was a business woman in the secular world. Now that she has entered the world of cultivation, she naturally does not want to be inferior to others.
Besides, she is not the type to just lie down and do nothing.
However... there are so many top players in the qualifying round that he can't help but feel a little worried.
"Ruoruo, think carefully... Although you are now at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage, it is only the threshold for participating in the qualifying competition. If you encounter those true masters... I am worried..."
"Don't worry!" Zhao Xiruo gave him a confident smile.
"Practice is the foundation of improving strength. I'm just training myself, not risking my life. If I can't win, I'll just admit defeat."
Hearing Zhao Xiruo say this, Yun Chen didn't know what to say. He nodded and then looked at Lin Wan'er: "Wan'er, is there any way..."
Lin Wan'er: ? ?
Is this Wan'er?
When she is needed, it is Sister Wan'er, and when she is not needed, it is Miss Lin?
She couldn't help rolling her eyes in her heart, but she still maintained a decent smile on her face, but there was a little bit of subtle mischief in that smile.
She deliberately dragged out her tone, with a hint of teasing: "Oh? So you think calling me Brother Yun is easier now?"
Yun Chen was choked by her words, and his face suddenly looked a little embarrassed.
He subconsciously glanced at Zhao Xiruo again, and seeing that she was smirking, he quickly coughed twice: "Ahem, Miss Lin... Wan'er, business is more important. Look at Ruoruo's registration..."
Liu Yanran was watching from the side, laughing. She nudged Shen Nan with her elbow and whispered, "See, little brother, this desire to survive..."
The corners of Shen Nan's mouth curled up slightly and he nodded.
Lin Wan'er stopped teasing him and said seriously, "To apply for a temporary registration, according to the rules, the sect leader, Elder Lei, must personally go to the tournament office to confirm and use his reputation as a guarantee. However..."
She changed the subject and looked at Zhao Xiruo with a sly look in her eyes: "Since Sister Zhao is so determined, I have a trick."
"What method?" Zhao Xiruo's eyes lit up and he asked quickly.
"A certain percentage of challenger spots will be allowed in the preliminary qualifying round."
Lin Wan'er explained, "If any unregistered disciples are confident they have enough strength, they can challenge the last-placed disciple in the designated area. The winner will take their place and directly qualify. However, this challenge is more direct, with no buffer, and opponents will absolutely not hold back to secure their spot."
She looked at Zhao Xiruo and warned, "Sister Zhao, the risk of a challenge match is greater than a normal match. Are you sure you want to try it?"
Zhao Xiruo barely hesitated, nodding vigorously with a determined look in her eyes: "I'm sure! I'm willing to participate in the challenge!"
She didn't want to trouble Elder Lei to run back and forth for her own affairs, and she wanted to rely on her own strength to seize this opportunity.
Yun Chen looked at her without hesitation, feeling both worried and proud.
He knew that this was Ruoruo's own choice and the only way for her to grow.
He took a deep breath and said to Lin Wan'er, "Then please trouble Miss Wan'er to take us to the challenge area."
This time, he felt much more natural in calling her "Miss Wan'er".
Lin Wan'er nodded. "Alright, everyone, please follow me. The challenge area is on the west side of the square."
The group turned and headed west.
On the way, Yun Chen quietly shook Zhao Xiruo's hand and whispered, "Be careful, do what you can, safety first."
Zhao Xiruo felt the warmth of his palm, her heart warmed, and she gave him a reassuring smile: "I know, I will protect myself. I also want to... become stronger, so that we can face more things together."
Looking at her clear and determined eyes, Yun Chen was touched. He said no more and just held her hand tighter.
Soon, they arrived at the west side of the square.
There is also an arena here, but since the qualifying round has not started yet, the crowd here is relatively sparse and it seems a bit deserted.
Just as Lin Wan'er was about to explain the specific process of the challenge to Zhao Xiruo in detail, a slightly cold voice sounded behind her.
"Miss Zhao?"
When they heard the sound, they turned around and saw a young man in a moon-white Taoist robe with exquisite cloud patterns embroidered on the cuffs walking slowly towards them.
He had a handsome face, sharp eyebrows, bright eyes, and an outstanding temperament, but the eyes that looked at Zhao Xiruo were filled with a complex and inexplicable emotion, including concern and nostalgia, but deeper down, there was a hint of depression and coldness that was difficult to dissolve.
When his eyes swept across the tightly clasped hands of Zhao Xiruo and Yun Chen, the coldness in them suddenly deepened, and then shot towards Yun Chen like a sharp sword.
"I didn't expect that you would join the Divine Thunder Palace?"
"I was wondering who it was, it turns out to be my defeated opponent!"
Yun Chen looked at the person in front of him, a hint of disdain flashing across his face.
This person was none other than Lu Beiyou, the direct disciple of the head of Yuxu Palace, with whom he had met before.
If he hadn't appeared suddenly, Yun Chen would have almost forgotten him.
When Lu Beiyou heard the words "defeated general", his handsome face instantly turned gloomy and his whole body aura became a little colder.
"Kid, don't get too cocky. In the qualifying round... you'd better not run into me, otherwise... I'll make you suffer a fate worse than death."
Lu Beiyou's voice was cold, filled with suppressed anger.