All Things Are Contracts

Chapter 171: The Third Battle! A Frustrating Loss

Both of these competitors were dual cultivators of alchemy and martial arts, one from the Changtian Medicine Sect and the other from Green Crane Valley. As soon as Jiang Licheng stepped onto the arena, countless female spectators exclaimed in awe. His otherworldly aura and white robes made him appear like an immortal descending to the mortal world. As for Huang Xueqing in her green clothes, although her figure and aura were extraordinary at a glance, her face was veiled, hiding her appearance.

“What’s with the act? Could she be more beautiful than Her Highness the Holy Maiden? What’s there to hide? Could she be an ugly duckling?” Some spectators below were displeased with Huang Xueqing’s face veil.

Zhanyue, however, knew that Huang Xueqing was truly beautiful, even surpassing MuMu Lixi and Baizhi in terms of pure looks. Only Yunyao could compare, but Yunyao was too cold, making people uncomfortable. However, if asked about the most beautiful woman in the world, Zhanyue would still choose the Illumination Goddess. “Sister is unparalleled in both strength and beauty, truly like a deity. If I hadn’t grown up with her, I might also worship her as frantically as they do.”

“Ah,” Huang Xueqing sighed on the arena. She disliked crowded places and hated being stared at most. Removing the veil would only cause more trouble. She didn’t care about being beautiful or not, just found these people annoying.

“Greetings, Fairy Xueqing,” Jiang Licheng said politely.

“Fairy? I don’t deserve such a title. I’m just a mortal. You’re a few years older than me, and we’re both inheritors of the Alchemy Daoist. Just call me junior sister,” Huang Xueqing actually didn’t want to participate in the Heaven Book Trial competition, but was forced by her master. Her master also said there might be a way to solve the curse on her body in the Heaven Book world. Although she didn’t have much hope, it was worth a try.

“These two are both dual cultivators of alchemy and martial arts, with extraordinary talents. Watch them carefully,” Alchemy Daoist said.

Jiang Licheng took out a pack of silver needles. “My contract object is a set of nine silver needles. They’re meant for healing, but when necessary, I have to use them against enemies. I’m determined to get a spot in the Heaven Book Trial, so I won’t hold back. Please be careful, Junior Sister Xueqing.”

“How about these two? Who will win?” Zhanyue looked at Nangong Weilai beside him again.

Nangong Weilai’s face reddened as she looked at Zhanyue, recalling the previous scene that was now etched in her mind. “Jiang Licheng is very strong, and his needles attacking the opponent’s acupoints are usually invincible. If his opponent were Xionxin, Liu Zhaoran, or Song Yuxian from before, he might win. But unfortunately, he’s facing this woman.”

“What about this woman?” Zhanyue asked curiously. He was indeed curious about Huang Xueqing’s strength, given her absurdly high realm. Apart from her realm, she must have other abilities.

“Why are you so concerned about this woman? Could it be you have a thing for her?” Nangong Weilai retorted.

“Uh, why do you always target me now, girl?” Zhanyue was annoyed, not knowing what he had done to offend her.

Holy Maiden Lixi beside them explained with a smile: “What else could it be? You’re the Goddess’s disciple, she’s not. She’s jealous. Little Weilai always wears her heart on her sleeve. Can’t you see that?”

Zhanyue suddenly understood. The Illumination Goddess was also Nangong Weilai’s idol. “Then how dare you offend me? If you make me happy, I might put in a good word for you with my master in the future. Perhaps she’ll take you as a disciple too.”

Nangong Weilai’s eyes suddenly widened, looking extremely cute. That’s right, both Zhanyue and Sister MuMu Lixi were the Goddess’s disciples. If she pleased them and they spoke well of her to the Goddess, maybe the Goddess would take her as a disciple too. Just thinking about being the Goddess’s disciple was so exciting.

If her master at the Moon Reflection Pavilion heard these thoughts, he would probably be furious. What an ungrateful little wolf. But if that day really came, the Moon Reflection Pavilion would be more than happy for Nangong Weilai to have a connection with the Goddess.

Zhanyue had taken in Holy Maiden Lixi on behalf of the Goddess, and now he also had the identity of the Goddess’s disciple in public. Now he and the Holy Maiden were fellow disciples, so it was normal for them to be close. This gave Zhanyue a legitimate reason to stay by the Holy Maiden’s side.

“Back to this woman, she’s really disgusting,” Nangong Weilai suddenly said.

“Disgusting?” Zhanyue frowned, recalling Huang Xueqing’s appearance and aura. How could she be associated with disgust? However, he soon understood.

“Be careful, Junior Sister!” Jiang Licheng controlled several flying needles towards Huang Xueqing.

A white lotus suddenly bloomed under Huang Xueqing’s feet, protecting her. The white lotus grew larger and larger, expanding from a few feet to several zhang, showing signs of filling the entire arena.

The flying needles hit the white lotus but left no mark. Jiang Licheng frowned and sent out all nine needles, his ultimate skill – Nine Needles in a Line!

The nine flying needles lined up, aiming at one point. He believed even Xionxin’s armor couldn’t withstand this ultimate skill. However, he miscalculated. His needles still couldn’t penetrate the white lotus.

Everyone saw the white lotus growing larger and larger until it filled the entire arena. Jiang Licheng had nowhere to stand and had to leap onto the white lotus. However, the lotus suddenly bloomed, its powerful force directly pushing him off the arena.

Jiang Licheng, his feet touching the ground, was a bit dazed. Did he just lose? Huang Xueqing hadn’t even moved a step.

Indeed, according to the arena rules, he had lost. With a bitter smile, Jiang Licheng cupped his hands towards Huang Xueqing on the arena. “Junior Sister… what a great divine ability.” Jiang Licheng, without a scratch, grudgingly admitted defeat.

“Now you understand, right? This woman called Huang Xueqing has learned all sorts of defensive skills. Whoever faces her is bound to lose. It’s so disgusting,” Nangong Weilai explained.

“Can’t even Tai’e break through her defense?” Zhanyue asked.

“No, her defensive methods are too numerous and profound. But it seems she doesn’t have any attacking methods. If not for the arena rules, she couldn’t do anything to others either. But unfortunately, this is an arena match. What a shameless woman. You should be careful if you meet her in the future. Don’t fight her, it’s a waste of energy,” Nangong Weilai had seen Huang Xueqing’s abilities through her Foresight Eye and felt her scalp tingling. In the preview space, she had used all her methods, fought for three days and three nights, but couldn’t cause even the slightest injury to the opponent.

The other contestants’ expressions changed as they looked at Huang Xueqing. Before, they only knew she had the highest cultivation, already half a step into the Spirit God Realm, probably due to some extraordinary encounter. Now, that lotus made them feel a chill, all analyzing whether they could break through her defense.

“Valley Master Yan, your disciple really has some tricks,” in the private box, the old man who brought Jiang Licheng was speechless, losing in such a bewildering way.

Yan Baifeng smiled, “My disciple doesn’t like fighting, but I’ve taught her since childhood that even as an alchemist, she should master self-protection skills. But she seems to have misunderstood, only loving to practice defensive techniques and battle skills since childhood. Even in inheritance secret realms, she only chooses defensive ones. Can’t help it, it’s her nature. She doesn’t want to harm others, nor does she want to be harmed.” Yan Baifeng had full confidence in her disciple’s abilities. Even Tai’e couldn’t break through, because in this battle, her good disciple hadn’t even used a tenth of her methods.

The next match: Fan Longyu from Sleeping Dragon Kingdom versus Gongsun Taoli from Moon Reflection Pavilion. Tai’e, Yunyao, and others all turned their gaze to Fan Longyu. In the private box, Nangong Weilai shouted: “Go, Senior Brother Gongsun!” As Gongsun Taoli’s junior sister, she naturally had to cheer for her own people. Then she looked at Fan Longyu, her face turning pale. “Senior Brother Gongsun is done for.”

Seeing her reaction, Zhanyue knew she had seen Fan Longyu’s abilities. He felt that the most formidable person wasn’t Tai’e or Fan Longyu, but Nangong Weilai herself. No wonder that old man Wind Lord wanted Nangong Weilai to closely protect Holy Maiden Lixi. He must have known this girl had such abilities. Anyone trying to disguise themselves to approach MuMu Lixi would be easily exposed. No wonder Wind Lord gave her a guaranteed spot. He needed to find a chance to get the little girl to reveal her abilities. Zhanyue was extremely curious about what her power actually was.