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Chapter 104 - 99: Just Surrender Fast Enough

Chapter 104: Chapter 99: Just Surrender Fast Enough

"Disciple Xiao, did you hear what Junior Uncle said just now?" After holding back for a while, Shi Nian couldn’t resist and started a conversation with Disciple Xiao.

Disciple Xiao said, "Host, fate is unpredictable, and when it comes to prophecies, no one can assert with absolute certainty. Take Mu Nanqing, for instance. Was the journey to Myriad Magic Forbidden Land ever in her original fate? Did she receive an Immortal’s inheritance? Or become such a young Divinity Transformation? Everything has already changed."

Shi Nian thought about it for a moment.

And then she let it go.

Not only had the fate of her eldest Sister Apprentice changed, but her second Senior Brother’s destiny was also starting to shift.

Hence, fretting over things that have not yet happened is the most boring affair.

Suddenly, Shi Nian said eagerly, "Let’s look forward to whether we can draw a bye tomorrow."

Having progressed to the top seven by lying down, if she were to draw another bye, she would advance directly to the top four.

After the top four, there would be no more byes. She could only reluctantly fight in person.

"The possibility is quite high," Disciple Xiao said. "Drawing byes consecutively is not a coincidence; Host, your luck may be exceptionally strong during this period."

"Really?" Shi Nian laughed, unable to hide her delight.

If she drew a bye three times in a row...

She was already impatient to see the expressions on others’ faces.

The next day.

The Foundation Establishment Stage competition continued as scheduled.

The battle for the top seven began with a bang, with each Foundation Establishment disciple at this round no longer holding back, fighting as if their lives depended on it, resulting in intensely fierce battles.

One disciple, after much difficulty, achieved victory.

Yet,

Just as he was basking in joy, he looked down at the audience.

Someone was cracking sunflower seeds below.

Huh.

Suddenly, that victory didn’t seem so sweet anymore.

Half an hour later.

The top seven were all determined.

"Time to draw lots again? Count me in." Shi Nian chuckled, "This time, do I draw first again?"

The other six exchanged glances for a moment.

Yin Yu, with his elegant demeanor, said, "It’s all up to you, Senior Sister."

He didn’t care about drawing a bye!

He was longing for a good fight a few times to vent the frustration that had been building up inside him lately.

Yin Yu didn’t care, but the others certainly did.

One of them hurriedly suggested, "How about... we draw first?"

"Right, right, right, we’ll draw first."

"Senior Sister, you were the first to draw last time, how about you draw last this time?"

Shi Nian didn’t mind: "Sure, go ahead and draw."

She stepped aside.

Relieved, everyone hurried to draw their lots.

One person...

Two people...

Until all six had drawn.

They had all found their opponents.

Their expressions instantly fell.

This... this last one...

Shi Nian pulled out the last slip, looking innocently, "Sorry, it seems... I got a bye again. I haven’t moved around in so long, I feel quite sluggish. Unlike you all, you get to fight and enjoy yourselves."

Everyone: "..."

Listen!

Listen!

Is that something you say?

Driven by frustration, they fought even more fiercely in the afternoon contests.

Shi Nian watched with great envy.

Look at that.

Such fancy magic.

She wanted to learn too.

Not like her, who could only use basic attacks.

"Junior Sister! In tomorrow’s contest, you must take the stage," Lu Xingzhi expressed concern, "Any contestant who can make it into the top four is extraordinary. Remember, safety above all. If you feel at risk of getting hurt, don’t hesitate to concede."

"Especially that Yin Yu," Yun Jian added, "This person acts unpredictably, but with his Supreme Heavenly Spiritual Root, he is indeed troublesome. Those defeated by him often suffer severe injuries, and although the Sect will provide elixirs for healing afterwards, the pain at that moment is very real."

"Sister Shi, that Yin Yu is too detestable," Yu Dong’er quickly said, "Unlike me, who just sits gently beside Sister."

Shi Nian blinked, "In this competition, is it okay as long as life is not endangered?"

Lu Xingzhi nodded, "There’s another rule that says, you must not intentionally injure someone. But there was one case where the competing duo had a grudge. During the duel, one fought viciously, and the other was injured so badly that even his Divine Soul was harmed. Such injuries, unless healed with Heavenly Treasures, are irreversible. That person could only accept his bad luck. The attacker wasn’t punished much, either. Because in the arena, whether it’s intentional is really hard to define. A simple ’I couldn’t restrain myself’ is enough to clean one’s hands of it. But that disciple was just too stubborn, having never conceded. Once you admit defeat, if the opponent still attacks, then the referee would intervene."

Yun Jian suddenly said, "Little Nian. After all these years, now, your third senior brother wants to give you a piece of advice."

Yun Jian’s expression was very serious.

Shi Nian also tensed up, Yun Jian seldom aired his opinions. His sudden interjection must be about something important.

Shi Nian hurriedly said, "Third senior brother, please speak."

"If you concede quickly enough, you cannot be hurt," Yun Jian stated solemnly.

Shi Nian: "..."

Third senior brother.

With a face as grim as a coffin, is it appropriate for you to say such things?

"Listen to your third senior brother," Lu Xingzhi very much agreed.

Unexpectedly, the third junior brother, although obsessed with training, still had a rational mind.

"I understand," Shi Nian’s mouth twitched slightly, then she acknowledged the point.

In the evening, Shi Nian and three others proceeded with the next round of match drawing.

The other three.

One was Yin Yu.

One was a veteran Foundation Establishment Stage disciple.

The last was a formal disciple from Huoyan Peak.

This time, there were no byes.

There was nothing to worry about.

The four drew lots.

The final result.

Yin Yu was matched against Huoyan Peak’s disciple Xi Lichuan.

Shi Nian was matched against the veteran Foundation Establishment Stage disciple Cong Sheng.

Seeing the result of the drawing, Cong Sheng couldn’t hide his delight.

Stable.

This round, he felt assured of victory.

With average talent and age not on his side,

he had proceeded thus far thanks to a bit of luck and years of accumulation.

As long as he could secure the position of leader among all Foundation Establishment contestants, he could freely choose a peak and become its formal disciple.

This Martial Arts Competition might be his last chance; he had to fight hard for himself.

"Sister Shi, I’ll see you in the finals," Yin Yu said with a smile, brimming with confidence.

He was sure to win.

As for Shi Nian...

He was still hoping for her goodwill, so naturally, he wouldn’t curse her. Instead, he chose to say some polite wishes.

Shi Nian raised her eyebrows slightly.

This Yin Yu.

It seems she still went too easy on him last time.

The injury he suffered had healed far too quickly.

"Brother Yin, then do your best," Shi Nian smiled.

She, too, would like to beat him up again.

"!! Host, she actually cheered for you! She must be close to falling in love with you," the system excitedly stirred.

Shi Nian: "...Ew..."

Yin Yu’s smile, however, grew even brighter.

Heh.

As cool and awesome as he is, it’s only right for her to fall for him!

After resting for one night.

The semi-finals began formally.

Shi Nian stood on the stage, staring at the eerily empty space opposite, somewhat baffled.

Where was her opponent?

Where was her big opponent?