Li Wei observed Ye Aoni carefully, noticing how innocent and naive she appeared.A sly smile slowly spread across his lips as wicked thoughts crept into his mind.“If you’re willing to drink with me, then of course I’ll forgive all of this,” Li Wei said teasingly.Ye Aoni fell silent.Her gaze froze upon Li Wei, who was becoming increasingly blatant with his ill intentions.Hesitantly, she took out a handkerchief and tried to clean the spilled wine staining Li Wei’s clothes.Her hands trembled slightly in the air, unsure of what to do.Although Ye Aoni was not particularly experienced with many people, she understood that invitations to “drink together” were often traps.Deep inside, she rejected Li Wei’s offer.She slowly shook her head, showing her refusal while trying to protect herself from the malicious intentions hidden behind his words.Li Wei sneered mockingly and suddenly reached toward Ye Aoni’s clothes.“Don’t reject me so quickly,” he said coldly.“There’s no way you could

“Welcome to the prestigious competition held once every decade,” the announcer declared loudly and energetically as he stepped onto the stage. Spotlights illuminated his charismatic face. “Not many rules have changed since the last tournament. However, since there are many newcomers here, I will briefly explain the rules. Actually, this competition has almost no restrictions. You may use all of your abilities!”Among the excited crowd of participants, many listened attentively, though countless conversations could still be heard. Most of the participants were young cultivators filled with energy and enthusiasm. They exchanged words, discussed strategies, and shared stories of past experiences.Some young cultivators looked impatient to begin the competition, while others appeared nervous and anxious. Their faces revealed all kinds of emotions; some shone with excitement, some turned pale with fear, while others remained calm yet full of confidence.The announcer continued, “Remember,

Match after match passed, and Chen Nian’s team never once tasted defeat. They successfully finished with nine points, thanks to their perseverance and spirit despite having only seven members. Lihua managed to take on three additional matches to complete the ten-person quota. Unexpectedly, with those nine points, the Zetian Sect earned the right to advance to the next round.The following morning, the number of spectators was far greater than the day before. Perhaps it was because they had already entered the crucial stage of the competition. However, since the Zetian Sect team would not be competing that morning, Chen Nian decided to take his group out to enjoy themselves. They explored interesting places and spent the day cheerfully.For Chen Nian, winning or losing the competition was not the most important thing. His true goal was to raise the name of the Zetian Sect and bring it to the peak of glory. Even if he chose not to participate in the competition at all, it would not have

On the fourth day, everyone gathered in the competition arena, eagerly waiting to witness the decisive round that was about to begin. Both participants and spectators were filled with excitement, and the atmosphere around the arena grew increasingly intense.Chen Nian’s group, having already won two previous matches, had successfully entered the top ten. They cheered joyfully, feeling confident and optimistic about the next round.The host stood proudly atop the platform and began with a short but inspiring speech that stirred the spirits of everyone present. “Thank you all for faithfully following the progress of this tournament. We now have the ten sect candidates advancing into this round,” he declared confidently.The morning sun shone brightly, illuminating the hopeful and passionate faces directed toward the platform. As soon as the host finished speaking, thunderous cheers erupted throughout the arena once again, signaling that the decisive round of the competition was about to

The deafening explosions echoed across the arena, shaking the hearts of everyone present. Zhu Que and Ye Aoni unleashed devastating attacks that sent their opponent flying and crashing against the edge of the defensive formation. There was no chance for him to rise again—victory was already in the hands of the Zetian Sect.“The winner is the Zetian Sect!” Deaken’s booming voice thundered throughout the arena.With every passing day, the name of the Zetian Sect spread further and further, their reputation soaring throughout the martial world.Their strength could no longer be underestimated, and now they had successfully advanced even deeper into the tournament.Zhu Que and Ye Aoni stood proudly in the center of the arena, confidence shining brightly in their eyes.“We won, Sister Zhu!” Ye Aoni shouted excitedly, hopping around like a child who had just received a precious gift.Overwhelmed with joy, Ye Aoni immediately hugged Zhu Que tightly, savoring the warmth of their shared victor