The Legendary Son-in-law of the Emperor
Chapter 121 - 120: The Contest Begins

Chapter 121: Chapter 120: The Contest Begins

The entire Lie Tian dojo was buzzing with energy, the noise thunderous and lively.

Compared to the previous warm-up battle, this time even more disciples had arrived.

Not only did disciples from the nine great peaks arrive, but the four Great Elders and three Great Sacrificial Officers were also present.

The only one absent was Sect Master Zhou Zihuang.

But it could be assumed that the Sect Master was also secretly observing the Lie Tian dojo.

"Who knows who will become the chief disciple after today," said a disciple, brimming with excitement.

"Although I don’t know who will become the new chief disciple, I’m sure that Ye Xuan’s position as chief disciple is in jeopardy."

"Isn’t that obvious? After the warm-up battle, who would still have faith in him?"

"Nonsense, before the warm-up battle, no one believed in him either."

"Indeed, when he chose the disciple from Xuanyuan Peak, no one had faith in him at all."

"......"

The intense discussions were unending.

"Look quick, the Princess is here!"

At that moment, someone spotted Zhou Youwei arriving on a flying sword, drawing many gazes.

"It’s the chief elder brother!"

Tan Qingshan, Zhu Xiaofei, Xiao Zhan, and others, who had already arrived at the Lie Tian dojo, also noticed Ye Xuan who was with Zhou Youwei.

Soon, Ye Xuan and Zhou Youwei landed.

Whoosh!

The flying sword shrank and transformed into a three-foot green peak, returning to the sword sheath in Zhou Youwei’s hand.

"Chief elder brother!"

When Ye Xuan and Zhou Youwei landed, Tan Qingshan and the others ran over, respectfully bowing.

"Holy Daughter," the crowd then greeted Zhou Youwei with a bow.

Ye Xuan and Zhou Youwei both nodded slightly.

In the presence of others, Zhou Youwei reverted to her usual icy demeanor, like proud frost-clad plums, exuding an unwelcoming cold aura.

This was a natural occurrence due to her awakening of the Mystic Ice Body.

"Are you all ready?" Ye Xuan asked with a beaming smile as he looked at Tan Qingshan and the others.

"Don’t worry, chief elder brother, we’re all ready!" Tan Qingshan and the others declared firmly.

But in truth, they were still very nervous.

After all, they had suffered a particularly harsh defeat last time.

It was, to put it mildly, a sight too miserable to endure.

However, at least this time, their strength had improved so much that they definitely still had a chance of winning.

"Yo, chief elder brother, you’ve come so early. Are you eager to lead them to a record of six defeats?"

At that moment, a sneering voice came from the side, and Zhang Dahai swaggered over with ten of his disciples.

Upon hearing this, Tan Qingshan and the others’ faces darkened, but after recent training, they were no longer impulsive. They quietly stood by Ye Xuan’s side, not speaking.

Ye Xuan glanced at Zhang Dahai and, far from getting angry, cheerfully said, "I was wondering who it was. It turns out just a passerby has arrived."

Zhang Dahai’s face immediately fell.

During the previous warm-up battle, Ye Xuan had mocked his name for sounding very much like a passerby, and revisiting the old matter now troubled him greatly.

Zhang Dahai snorted coldly, "A gentleman doesn’t involve himself in verbal disputes. I can’t be bothered to argue with you."

With that said,

"Holy Daughter," Zhang Dahai again respectfully bowed to Zhou Youwei, not hiding his adoration.

Unfortunately, Zhou Youwei stood by Ye Xuan’s side the entire time, showing no intention of paying any attention to Zhang Dahai.

This left Zhang Dahai with an awkward smile, though he said nothing further.

"Holy Daughter, you too have come so early."

On another side, Huang Nian and Wen Lin also came up with smiles on their faces.

"Holy Daughter, today’s attire truly makes you look like an Immortal descended to earth, ravishingly beautiful!" Huang Nian began to express his admiration as soon as they met.

In fact, of the six who entered the Sect together, other than Wen Lin who hadn’t openly expressed his admiration for Zhou Youwei, Yang Jinchun, Liu Tianhao, Xu Meng, and Zhang Dahai had all revealed their feelings.

In knowing that Zhou Youwei was already married to Ye Xuan yet still acting this way, they were clearly disregarding Ye Xuan, and perhaps there was another deeper meaning behind their actions.

As to what that deeper meaning was, it remained unclear for the moment.

"Tsk tsk tsk, quite the Zhao Yulong move," Ye Xuan said, stroking his chin and marveling after seeing Huang Nian.

"Zhao Yulong move?" The crowd, hearing this term for the first time, didn’t quite understand what he meant.

Zhou Youwei, however, caught on immediately and couldn’t help but giggle.

Her eyes, clear as azure pools, brimmed with laughter.

With Zhou Youwei’s laughter, the misty Lie Tian dojo seemed to brighten considerably, as if warmed by spring sunshine shining upon the heart, cozy and comforting.

Everyone was momentarily lost in thought.

They seemed to be seeing Zhou Youwei smile for the first time.

It was as if Mystic Ice that had lasted for ten thousand years was melting at that moment, making everyone’s heart soften.

Noticing this, Zhou Youwei slowly restrained her smile, her stunning face returning to its usual aloofness; dressed in a simple white robe with her hair cascading down to her waist, she resembled a Banished Immortal, with a demeanor that was both graceful and devastatingly beautiful.

Even so, the disciples around her were still astounded, as if seeing a Heavenly Human.

Zhou Youwei herself was known as the foremost beauty of Lie Tian Heavenly Country, often called one of the three Great Goddesses of the Southern Domain.

Not to mention ordinary people, even Ye Xuan, who had seen countless beauties, couldn’t help but laud his wife’s empress-like countenance!

"Holy Daughter Your Highness."

At this moment, Liu Tianhao and Xu Meng appeared, paying respects to Zhou Youwei.

"Elder Sister." Yang Jinchun was the last to arrive and also paid his respects to Zhou Youwei, though he did not call her Holy Daughter, but rather ’Elder Sister’.

This time, the brilliance seemed to be entirely focused on Zhou Youwei.

By this moment, all six of them had arrived.

"It’s time to get down to business," said Ye Xuan, as he wrapped one hand around Zhou Youwei’s slender waist and addressed the crowd.

This action by Ye Xuan instantly made everyone’s eyes blaze with jealousy, wishing they could chop off Ye Xuan’s hand.

However, they all knew that Ye Xuan was, indeed, Zhou Youwei’s husband.

Everyone forcibly shifted their gaze and took their respective seats.

"Is everyone here?"

Seeing all seated, the four Great Elders and three Great Sacrificial Officers on the high platform also rose to their feet.

"Greetings to the four Great Elders and the three Great Sacrificial Officers."

All the disciples present paid their respects.

"Dispense with the formalities," said Jiang Jing in a soothing voice.

They all rose to their feet.

After looking around, Jiang Jing spoke,

"This competition is established due to some within the Sect who are dissatisfied with Ye Xuan’s position as the Chief Disciple, mainly to test the teaching capabilities of the seven regarding the Sect’s disciples."

"After all, as the Chief Disciple, from time to time, one must preach and clarify doubts for fellow disciples; if one lacks the ability, their position will be questioned."

"In this competition, ten Divine Gate Realm disciples selected by each will compete to determine the victor. The individual whose disciples win the most will be the new Chief Disciple."

"During the fights, consumption of Elixirs or killing is not allowed."

"If there are no objections, let us begin!"

The gaze of all the disciples converged on Yang Jinchun, Huang Nian, and others.

No one spoke a word.

"Since there are no objections, let’s begin," said Jiang Jing when no one spoke, thus giving the order.

"The first match will be between Ye Xuan’s team and Zhang Dahai’s team."

Jiang Jing looked towards Ye Xuan, sighing softly in her heart.

To be honest, she had no confidence in Ye Xuan.

Having said this, Jiang Jing returned to her seat, her heart filled with worry.

Lu Chengde, Wu Jingshan, and Qiu Wenhan also kept their eyes intently on Ye Xuan, slightly nervous.

Meanwhile, Wei Yungang, Yu Wenlei, and Nie Shan, the three Great Sacrificial Officers, were all smiling confidently.

"Ye Xuan, hurry up,"

Zhang Dahai, upon hearing his own name, immediately looked toward Ye Xuan, revealing a fierce smile.

"It’s really you, the first one indeed," Ye Xuan said, shaking his head with a chuckle.

"I hope you can still laugh after the fight," Zhang Dahai snorted coldly, "Bring it on."

The next moment, the ten people behind Zhang Dahai all stood up and entered the battlefield.

"All of you go," Ye Xuan gestured with his hand, signaling Tan Qingshan and others to enter the field.

"Yes, Big Brother!" Tan Qingshan and the others showed determination in their eyes as they approached the battlefield.

"We must win this battle!" Xiao Zhan’s eyes sparkled with excitement.

Both parties, ten people each, entered the arena.

"Begin!" Jiang Jing commanded.

Boom, boom, boom—

In that instant, the ten people under Zhang Dahai immediately activated their Divine Gates, summoning the Spirit of the Void Divine Realm.

Whiz, whiz, whiz—

However, at that moment, Tan Qingshan and the others had already made their move.

Each of them tightly grasping a Flying Sword, they struck fiercely.

The ten were like a single line, uniformly precise.

The ten strands of Sword Qi connected together, and the power that burst forth was exponentially greater.