Chapter 79.2 Shy

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Originally, Su Su was on the list of competitors.

Qu Xuanzi knew that his daughter had just started cultivating the Heartless Dao. The divine Dao was domineering and powerful, Su Su needed to thoroughly understand it, so to avoid being unfair to others, he asked the elders to remove her name and let another young generation participate.

Meanwhile, on the Chixiao Sect’s side, Cen Mixuan had heard the news and pursed her lips in displeasure, “Are you saying that Immortal Li’s daughter won’t participate, and I have to compete against a bunch of immortal sect leftovers?”

Hearing her calling other disciples ‘leftovers’, Ying Zhuang quickly whispered, “Junior Sister! You can’t say that.”

Cen Mixuan snorted.

In her opinion, she had come from the Shangqing Immortal Domain, so these people were not worthy to compete with her. The only person with a higher family background than her was the daughter of Hengyang Sect’s Sect Leader.

Qu Xuanzi’s cultivation was profound, and Hengyang Sect was well-known for their firm heart of Dao.

The Sect Leader of Chixiao Sect wanted Cen Mixuan to come to Hengyang Immortal Domain to train her heart of Dao, and respect Qu Xuanzi as her master. Qu Xuanzi didn’t easily accept disciples, and Cen Mixuan wanted to show her strength to this Immortal Senior.

Before she came, she’d put tremendous effort ¹ Full: 九牛二虎之力 (jiǔ niú èr hǔ zhī lì) – the strength of nine bulls and two tigers (idiom) into investigating information on Li Su Su. She wanted to crush her both in terms of appearance and cultivation, so naturally she was unhappy at having done all this work for nothing ² 扑空 (pū//kōng) – lit. to rush at thin air; fig. to miss one’s aim; come away empty-handed .

Ying Zhuang had no time to be angry at her and carefully explained, “Junior Sister’s opponents, besides a few disciples from Chong ³ 冲 (chōng) – rinse; flush; clash; thoroughfare xu ⁴ 虚 (xū) – empty; void Sect and Cui ⁵ 摧 (cuī) – break; destroy shan ⁶ 山 (shān) – hill; mountain Sect, include a disciple of Sect Leader Li, who’s also Gongye Jiwu’s Junior Brother, he’s called Yue Fuya. I heard that he’s young but highly accomplished. His cultivation level is also Golden Core. Junior Sister, you must protect yourself well and not underestimate your opponent.”

“Gongye Jiwu’s Junior Brother?” Cen Mixuan’s mind turned, and she was finally a little interested, “That means he’s also Li Su Su’s Junior Brother.”

She stroked her newly acquired immortal artifact and curled up her lips.

“Even without Gongye Jiwu and Li Su Su, meeting this Yue Fuya isn’t bad. Senior Brother Ying, don’t worry, I won’t lose.”

As for her saying that she wouldn’t lose, Ying Zhuang had no doubt.

He glanced at the whip in Cen Mixuan’s hand, which was a medium-grade immortal artifact. The Immortal Sect Competition didn’t care what weapons the disciples used, the only rules were not to overdo it ⁷ 点到即止 (diǎndàojízhǐ) – to touch on something and leave it there; to take care not to overdo something and not to injure anyone.

Having good weapons could also be considered personal skills and good fortune ⁸ 际遇 (jìyù) – circumstance(s) encountered in one’s life (favorable or otherwise); stroke of luck , which counted as strength.

Cen Mixuan came prepared. Her cultivation was already good, and with the addition of the medium-grade immortal artifact and the elixirs that Master had given her, she would be unrivaled among the disciples below Nascent Soul.

No matter how much talent Yue Fuya has, it can’t be compared with Junior Sister’s natural advantages.

The next day, the competition officially began.

Early that morning, Su Su saw a bright and beautiful figure in the Bamboo Flower Grove. Her old friend ⁹ 故人 (gùrén) – can also mean the deceased/the departed ’s eyes were all smiles, with a very romantic appearance. It was Yao Guang.

“Senior Sister Yao Guang.”

Yao Guang pulled her affectionately, “Su Su, don’t cultivate today, let’s go watch the competition!”

Su Su didn’t want to dampen her enthusiasm, so she agreed with a smile and followed Yao Guang there by sword.

Elders and disciples of the reputable sects took their seats one after another. A piece of hardwood spun rapidly and turned into a wide flat stage. The law enforcement elder of Hengyang Sect gestured incantations with both hands and cast a barrier on it. There were too many immortal sects, so nine such spaces were opened simultaneously, and competitions between two parties would occur in each barrier. The rest of the disciples could observe and study without being accidentally injured by the magical fighting methods.

Before bringing Su Su over, Yao Guang carefully looked at her and jokingly said, “Your face is too flashy, why don’t you cover it up, lest the disciples participating in the competition all come to see you.”

After Su Su began cultivating the Heartless Dao, she no longer felt the sadness she experienced when she first woke up.

She listened to Yao Guang and took out a mermaid yarn veil from her Qiankun pouch to cover her face, and her appearance instantly became blurry.

Yao Guang nodded in satisfaction, “Let’s go.”

They came late, and Su Su hadn’t told Qu Xuanzi and the elders that she was coming, so she didn’t go sit next to Qu Xuanzi, but stood under the competition arena with Yao Guang among the other disciples.

Qu Xuanzi saw her at a glance. He softly sighed and shook his head as Su Su smiled at her dad.

The competition had already started.

Ying Zhuang didn’t participate in the competition. His task was only to listen to his master’s words, watch Cen Mixuan, and not let her make trouble. Once Cen Mixuan was on the battle stage, he would stand guard under it.

In the first round, Cen Mixuan was against a female disciple of Chongxu Sect. The female disciple happened to be in the early stage of the Golden Core cultivation level, and Cen Mixuan easily defeated her without even wielding her immortal artifact.

Her immortal techniques were fierce, and she didn’t save her opponent’s face.

Fortunately, the female disciple was quite well-mannered. She got up from the ground and pursed her lips, “It’s me who isn’t good enough, I’ve lost.”

Cen Mixuan curled up her red lips.

Yao Guang whispered in Su Su’s ear, “This immortal from Shangqing is a bit too much.”

Su Su nodded and continued watching with Yao Guang.

In the second round, Cen Mixuan was against a male disciple with ruthless moves. At first, she couldn’t see through his movements and could only defend, but she was indeed smart and quickly turned her defense into offense. It took some time but she won.

Ying Zhuang sighed in relief.

It wasn’t until another male disciple with a sword on his back stepped onto the stage that Ying Zhuang sat up straight. Junior Sister has fought all the other opponents ahead of her. Then, there’s only one left——

The male disciple looked young, and even had a slightly delicate teenage face. He was carrying his sword in a proper manner, and his sheath had no ornamentation, making him look even more rigid than some elders.

He was dressed in Hengyang Sect’s symbolic white clothes, with a piece of high-quality spiritual jade on his waist, and his hair bound with a jade crown.

His ability was unknown. Except for a sword, he didn’t bring any other magical artifacts. But in terms of appearance alone, he looked extremely handsome.

He saluted properly, neither haughty nor humble, and said, “I ¹⁰ 在下(zàixià) – pronoun for me in a humble manner , Yue Fuya of Hengyang Sect, ask Senior Sister to please enlighten ¹¹ 赐教 (cìjiào) – (honorific) to impart one’s wisdom me.”

“It’s your Little Junior Brother. Let him take the edge off Shangqing’s spirit ¹² 挫敌锐气 (cuò dí ruìqì) – blunt the enemy’s will to fight ,” Yao Guang said.

Su Su remembered that two days ago, Fuya said he would win the Soul Calming Lamp for her.

Someone behind her discussed in a low voice, “I heard that in the competition arena over there, with very few people watching, there’s someone very impressive. He already won nine rounds in a row.”

“Nine rounds! Just how long has it been?”

Su Su turned around, farthest from her was another competition arena, but it was too distant, so she couldn’t see it clearly.

She could only vaguely see a figure in black, and his moves were ruthless and resolute.

She didn’t know why, but she subconsciously clenched her fingers tightly.

“Su Su?” Yao Guang called her, “The competition has begun.”

Su Su paused for a moment, then retracted her gaze.

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Yue Fuya: I’m really shy, what about you, Junior Brother?

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