For a woman, especially for the Little Jade Immortal who used her beauty as a weapon, being told she wasn’t beautiful was a direct slap in the face!
She reveled in the infatuated gazes of the crowd, showing just how confident and proud she was of her own appearance.
For such a person, having the title of “The Number One Beauty in the World” be something someone else had surrendered to her—she definitely wasn’t happy about it!
Sure enough, after Mo Xiaoxing spoke, the Little Jade Immortal’s eyes swept over her, a flash of murderous intent flickering within them!
The Little Jade Immortal was at the Foundation Establishment stage, a world of difference from the Qi Refining stage. That single glance carried the pressure of the Foundation Establishment stage, and Mo Xiaoxing felt a chill run through her entire body.
However, Mo Xiaoxing only sneered inwardly; this meant she had stepped on the Little Jade Immortal’s sore spot.
Although Qin Yu had acted like a lovesick fool when her “love brain” took over, she was indeed naturally gifted and stunningly beautiful.
Little Jade Immortal: “Heh, Qin Yu, a mere fourth-layer Qi Refining stage cultivator, yet you dare to be disrespectful to me. Don’t forget, it was because you refused to improve and harassed your fellow disciples that you weren’t fit to be in the Beauty Scroll and had your name crossed off. How do you have the nerve to speak?”
The ranking of the Beauty Scroll was not determined solely by appearance; it also considered cultivation, conduct, and so on. Moreover, only young women under thirty were eligible.
Last year, when Mo Xiaoxing had just joined the Changtian Sect, she was the focus of attention because she held the status of a princess and was also a disciple of Qu Feibai.
It was just a pity that she had played such a good hand of cards so poorly, and the Beauty Scroll naturally removed her.
Mo Xiaoxing: “I don’t care about ‘forever’; I only care about what I once had. Regardless, the fact that I was once above you is an undeniable truth.”
Little Jade Immortal: “Fine, Qin Yu. Since you are so arrogant and the Changtian Sect won’t discipline you, I will teach you a lesson myself.”
As she spoke, a thin, long whip “whooshed” through the air!
The attack was swift. Mo Xiaoxing couldn’t dodge, so she prepared to take the hit head-on!
However, a hand suddenly reached out from the side. Nanshan Lu’s palm, wrapped in spiritual power, grabbed the incoming whip!
The Little Jade Immortal looked displeased. “Nanshan Lu, you want to meddle in other people’s business, too?”
Nanshan Lu smiled slightly. “Qin Yu is my Junior Sister, so naturally, I am not meddling in others’ business. Little Jade Immortal, I should be the one advising you: do not go looking for trouble.”
Little Jade Immortal: “I am looking for trouble? Did you not hear what Qin Yu said?”
Nanshan Lu: “I heard it. What my Junior Sister said is indeed the truth, and it was her own lack of effort that she couldn’t hold onto the top position. Since you have already become number one, why bother arguing with her?”
The Little Jade Immortal was even angrier. The way he said it made it sound like she had gained an advantage and was still acting like a victim!
Yet, Nanshan Lu’s tone remained calm and mild, completely devoid of hostility, leaving her with no way to vent her anger.
The Little Jade Immortal suddenly withdrew her long whip, her beautiful eyes glaring at Mo Xiaoxing.
“It seems the rumors were indeed incorrect. Qin Yu’s seduction of her own Senior Brothers is quite successful, isn’t it? Otherwise, why would both Nanshan Lu and Nanshan Lie protect her?”
Mo Xiaoxing was instantly enraged. “You’re the one seducing your Senior Brothers!”
The Little Jade Immortal sneered, “I don’t have any Senior Brothers.”
Mo Xiaoxing also sneered, “Then you are just envious that I have them! I have six devastatingly handsome Senior Brothers. You’re jealous, aren’t you? You’re greedy for it, aren’t you?
You will never get them in this lifetime. The room full of men may be bewitched by your charm, but have my First Senior Brother and Nanshan Lie looked at you twice? Don’t think everyone is like you, always thinking about seducing others.”
Upon hearing this, Nanshan Lu looked at Mo Xiaoxing with a hint of helplessness. Only today did he realize that his little Junior Sister knew exactly how to make people angry; every word she spoke stabbed right into the Little Jade Immortal’s heart.
Nanshan Lie also looked at Mo Xiaoxing. This princess had a sharp tongue and was so quick to retort, making it seem like she was actually telling the truth. But had she forgotten the time she was posturing and posing in his room?
Fortunately, Nanshan Lie did not expose her in public.
The Little Jade Immortal brandished her long whip once more. “I must teach you a lesson today!”
Just then, a tyrannical aura suddenly surged forth!
Like a giant wave crashing down, it descended and covered everything! Everyone’s hearts tightened as if their acupuncture points had been struck, leaving them frozen in place. The continuous pressure felt like a massive mountain pressing down on everyone’s shoulders!
Everyone’s knees began to buckle, and cold sweat dripped from their foreheads.
The Little Jade Immortal had it worse; because she was channeling her spiritual power, it was deflected right back at her! Her long whip was suddenly knocked from her hand, and she fell to the ground in a very unsightly manner.
That tyrannical aura appeared only for a brief moment, and the spacious main hall became instantly, deathly silent!
Everyone stood respectfully and still, not daring to let out a breath.
Because the Sect Master had arrived!
Several sword auras flew in, landing instantly within the hall as the seven Sect Masters appeared one after another.
The Buddha Maiden, Sect Master of the Yuliu Sect; Xiao Mohai, Sect Master of the Saint Phoenix Sect; Hong Tao, Sect Master of the Beast Taming Sect; He Lei, Sect Master of the Weapon Refining Sect; Sun Rende, Sect Master of the Blazing Flame Gate; and Lu Qian, Sect Master of the Galaxy Sect.
Naturally, there was also Qu Feibai, the Sect Master of the Changtian Sect.
The Buddha Maiden flicked her horsetail whisk, helping her disciple up, and said in an unhappy tone: “Sect Master Qu, what reason do you have to hurt my disciple?”
Qu Feibai, dressed in white silk and light robes, slowly walked to the head seat in the center and sat down, brushing his sleeves.
With a light smile, he said unhurriedly: “So it was your disciple causing trouble here. With several Sect Masters arriving, why did she not know to step aside? Being at a mere Foundation Establishment stage, had she met the pressure of several Sect Masters head-on, she would have been far worse than just injured—her life would have been at risk.”
The Little Jade Immortal quickly glanced at Qu Feibai, her face flushed red as she said: “Many thanks to Sect Master Qu for your help. This disciple was just sparring with another disciple, not causing trouble… Master, it is this disciple’s fault; please do not be angry.”
The Buddha Maiden signaled for her to step back.
The Little Jade Immortal immediately stood behind her Master, head slightly bowed, but her eyes kept stealing glances at Qu Feibai.
Mo Xiaoxing also straightened up immediately.
When the seven Sect Masters arrived, a unique pressure naturally shrouded the hall, and no one dared to breathe heavily.
They were the powerhouses of the Yuan Yu Continent, beings to be looked up to!
Naturally, she was most curious about Qu Feibai. She could finally see the true face of her Master!
However, when she heard Qu Feibai’s voice, Mo Xiaoxing paused, leaning out in surprise!
But Nanshan Lu reached out and instantly pressed her head back down!
She tried to lean out again, and Nanshan Lu pressed her back down once more.
Mo Xiaoxing was anxious. The Master sat high up and far away, and with people blocking her path, she could only see the clean and elegant… hem of her Master’s robe.
However, this voice—why did it sound so much like the White Peacock!
It couldn’t be! It must be a coincidence!
Qu Feibai, the unrivaled genius of the human race, who had already become invincible on the Yuan Yu Continent a thousand years ago—how could he possibly be the shapeshifting spirit beast, the White Peacock!
Otherwise, was everyone in the human race blind?
Moreover, it was impossible for a White Peacock to be so dedicated to cultivating powerhouses for humanity!
It was definitely impossible; the voices just happened to sound alike, it must be…
Mo Xiaoxing tried to convince herself over and over again.
Qu Feibai: “The boundary gateway of the Demon Realm has already opened. According to what I know, the King of the Demon Race has returned. Otherwise, the Demon Realm would not have suddenly become so powerful. The seal I left behind will not last for many more days. Since you Sect Masters have come here for this matter, why not start by sharing your thoughts?”
Hearing this voice, the conviction that Mo Xiaoxing had just firmly established suddenly wavered again…