Bai Fei'er, isn't she just looking for trouble!?
This clan's grand competition is the most important event for the Bai Family. Bai Fei'er is already considered a has-been. Though she's still the daughter of the clan leader, she's been married off far away. Now that she's back, she dares to provoke Bai Haoxuan and Bai Mei in the finals by saying, "You two come at me together." Isn't she clearly trying to cause chaos!?
Isn't this making the Bai Family a laughingstock for everyone?
"Bai Fei'er, are you crazy? This is the clan's grand competition, shut your mouth!" The elder was eager to silence Bai Fei'er but dared not lay a hand on her since she was the clan leader's daughter. As a judge, he was caught in a difficult position, but Bai Fei'er ignored him and sarcastically said, "This has nothing to do with you, step aside!" Content originally comes from nοvelfire.net
The elder was furious but couldn't act out. As an elder, he had to maintain composure; otherwise, it would be more embarrassing for him than for these young ones.
Bai Mei and Bai Haoxuan exchanged glances, their eyes burning with fighting spirit.
In this clan's grand competition, whoever won would gain countless honors. Not only would family resources favor them, but there was also the upcoming imperial competition. But now that Bai Fei'er was back, they were being overshadowed by her!
What a disgrace! Times have changed!
They were the ones who should be the family's focus, not this has-been Bai Fei'er who dared to speak so arrogantly!
"Bai Fei'er, today, I'll make you regret it!" Bai Haoxuan gritted his teeth.
Bai Mei sneered, "Bai Fei'er, I'll make you kneel before me and beg for mercy! But first, I'll ruin your face!"
With that, the two charged at Bai Fei'er.
To them, this was a battle with no suspense.
Bai Fei'er, now probably only at the Qi Refining stage, while they were both at the ninth level of Core Formation, just a step away from the Elemental Infant stage. A casual move from them would be enough to shatter her, even if she had protective treasures.
Two powerful auras erupted, transforming into tangible gales!
Bai Mei swung her black mace towards Bai Fei'er's face, while Bai Haoxuan aimed lower, more insidiously.
But in Bai Fei'er's eyes, their attacks seemed incredibly slow!
These two weren't even qualified to be her opponents.
She didn't even need to draw her sword.
Her "Frostheart" was a Sacred Grade Divine Weapon. With this sword, she could even contend with cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage. Against these two, bare hands were enough.
"Hmph, mere Core Formation, and you dare act presumptuously before me?"
"Have you all forgotten who I am?"
Bai Fei'er's eyes flashed with anger, and she struck out with her jade-like hand. The palm shadow surged like a tidal wave, pressing towards Bai Haoxuan and Bai Mei in an instant!
"Pu chi—!"
A chorus of blood-spitting sounds followed as Bai Haoxuan and Bai Mei's aggressive moves shattered, both spewing blood and flying backward!
Defeated in one move!
"How can this be!?"
Bai Haoxuan struggled to stand with his silver spear, his face pale, eyes wide in disbelief!
As for Bai Mei, Bai Fei'er's move was aimed specifically at her. The sharp energy was like a sword, and when she landed, not only was her dress torn, but her face bore several blood marks. Though not disfigured too badly, her injuries were worse than Bai Haoxuan's.
The crowd around the martial stage erupted in shock!
What just happened!?
The two prodigies, who were so intimidating moments ago, were defeated in the blink of an eye!
The power of Bai Fei'er's single palm was terrifying! But this couldn't be possible; everyone knew she was poisoned, her cultivation lost. Otherwise, why would she only return now?
Could it be...
Someone in the crowd suddenly slapped their thigh and said, "I knew it! No wonder she disappeared for so long. They said she was married off, but actually, she was finding a way to restore her cultivation!"
"That's right, Bai Fei'er wouldn't just sit back and lose her cultivation. She must have gone out to find a way to regain her power!"
Many Bai Family members thought this way, not knowing what really happened to Bai Fei'er. Rumors were rampant, but they didn't know that the poison Bai Fei'er suffered from couldn't be cured by the Bai Family or even the Sunflare Empire.
They simply thought Bai Fei'er lost her cultivation and then regained it.
But to Bai Haoxuan and Bai Mei, this was absurd!
Especially Bai Mei, who knew well about the poison Bai Fei'er had and that the "Star-Moon Divine Water" needed to cure her could only be refined by a handful of people in the world!
The Bai Family couldn't possibly invite such a powerful figure or obtain such rare herbs.
Bai Fei'er becoming a has-been was a foregone conclusion!
But why, now, could she defeat them without even drawing her sword?
"Pathetic."
Bai Fei'er narrowed her eyes, a dangerous glint flashing in them. She stepped forward, closing in step by step.
Bai Mei, feeling the pain on her face, her eyes red, seemed to lose her sanity, glaring at Bai Fei'er and screaming, "Bai Fei'er, how dare you!?"
No, it must be fake!
She couldn't have regained her cultivation; she must be using some artifact!
She's best with a sword; how could she not draw it?
"I'll kill you!"
She screamed madly, jumping up from the ground, swinging her black mace again, her disheveled appearance evoking pity.
Bai Fei'er remained indifferent.
"Have you gone mad?"
She shook her head and struck again.
With a slap, Bai Mei was sent flying, crashing off the stage, her face bloody, unable to get up for a long time.
Once again, a single move defeated the enemy!
The surroundings fell silent.
Bai Mei lay on the ground in a sorry state, blood at the corners of her mouth, looking utterly miserable.
"Ahhh! You really did recover!"
"How is this possible!?"
"I don't believe it, I refuse to accept it!"
Bai Mei screamed hysterically, her eyes filled with intense hatred.
Jealousy almost consumed her, Bai Mei roared, her eyes bloodshot, seemingly losing her mind. She pulled out a pill from her bosom, shoved it into her mouth, and desperately channeled her spiritual power, causing her entire body's spiritual energy to surge.
"You bitch, die!"
She leaped up, wielding her long mace, and charged at Bai Fei'er again!
At this moment, her power increased several times! Her speed also multiplied! The true energy fluctuations on her body almost instantly broke into the Elemental Infant stage!
Bai Mei had taken a pill that temporarily boosted her cultivation, but the side effects would be devastating.
Of course, even with the pill, how could she threaten Bai Fei'er?
Perhaps, it only gave Bai Fei'er the thought of drawing her sword.
Bai Fei'er coldly smiled, grasped the sword hilt, and gently flicked the scabbard.
Ding.
A melodious sound rang out.
Immediately, the bright icy blade appeared before everyone.
A dazzling brilliance bloomed from the sword, captivating, radiant, magnificent... It was like a rising sun, mesmerizing, awe-inspiring, worship-worthy.
Swish, swish, swish!
The surrounding spiritual energy surged towards the sword like a tide. She stood proudly, unsullied, like an immortal descending to the mortal world!
This time, not only the Bai Family members but even the elders and the invited guests, who themselves had considerable cultivation, stood up in shock, their eyes nearly popping out at the sight of the soft sword in Bai Fei'er's hand.
"That's a Sacred Grade Divine Weapon!"
"How is it possible!? Why does she have such a sword?"
They were knowledgeable, and upon seeing the sword in Bai Fei'er's hand and feeling the profound intent on the blade, they knew what kind of weapon it was.
But Bai Fei'er ignored those voices.
She wielded the sword, lightly slashing forward.
Rip!
Bai Mei's raised, poised long mace immediately broke like tofu!
The icy, snowy sword force slashed down along the broken mace!
"Ah—"
Bai Mei screamed sharply, the sword force impacting her, driving her into the ground of the martial stage, unconscious.
Bai Fei'er ultimately held back, for Bai Mei was her cousin, and no matter how detestable, she was still a Bai Family member. She couldn't kill her on the martial stage.
"You, you..."
She looked down at Bai Mei, then walked to Bai Haoxuan. At this moment, Bai Haoxuan felt only fear, lacking even the madness to attack her like Bai Mei.
Her gaze was indifferent, her voice cold, "Remember my words, if you offend me again, I will cut you down!"
After saying this, she stepped away, heading straight out without any hesitation.
Everyone watched her in a daze, feeling a sense of unreality.
Only one person showed a hint of interest.
"The daughter of Clan Leader Bai seems to be quite a spirited woman."
The speaker was a young woman wearing a veil, sitting next to Bai Family's clan leader, Bai Qianshan.