The battle between Xiao Fan of the Blood Heaven Sect and Li Wangyu had ended Xiao Fan slowly opened his eyes.The first thing he saw was the massive arena above him and the countless gazes from the audience.
His body still felt heavy from the impact, but the pain was nothing compared to the feeling in his heart.He had lost.
Before he could fully stand, the emperor's voice echoed throughout the Imperial City.
"Today's battles have reached their limit the competition will pause for one day. All participants are to recover and prepare for the next stage."
The crowd erupted.Some celebrated.Some discussed the battles they had witnessed.
The young geniuses of the five sects were finally given time to rest.But on the Blood Heaven Sect's platform, there was no celebration.
Xiao Fan stood before his sect master, Xie Laochen.The sect master looked down at him.For a moment, he said nothing.That silence made Xiao Fan feel worse than anger.Then Xie Laochen spoke.
"Five exchanges."
Xiao Fan's expression changed. "Master…"
"Five exchanges," Xie Laochen repeated.
"You are a status disciple of the Blood Heaven Sect. Yet against a body refinement cultivator, you only lasted five exchanges."
The surrounding disciples became quiet.
They knew.Xie Laochen was not blaming Xiao Fan for losing.The sect master continued.
"Do you think I am disappointed because you were defeated?"
Xiao Fan lowered his head.
"No, Master."
"Then tell me…"
Xie Laochen looked at him.
"When did you decide that your opponent was beneath you?"
Those words caused Xiao Fan to freeze.
The sect master's voice remained calm.
"You looked at his cultivation path and judged him ,You saw body refinement and thought his strength was limited ,But a true cultivator does not judge an enemy by what they see."
Xiao Fan clenched his fists.He remembered the battle.The moment he realized Li Wangyu's body was far stronger than expected.The moment his confidence disappeared.
Xie Laochen sighed.
"If you had fought seriously and lost, I would have accepted it ,a defeat from a stronger opponent is not shameful."
His eyes became serious.
"But today you did not lose because he was stronger ,You lost because you underestimated him."
Xiao Fan remained silent.
The disappointment in Xie Laochen's eyes hurt more than the wounds from the battle.
" Xiao Fan ,I expect more from you."
Space distorted and the sect master teleported away.Xiao Fan stood there quietly.Around him, the tournament continued its break.But for him...
The real battle had already begun Zhou yu looked at him as his face was still down his sister tapped him on the head he said
" What are you doing"
She said
" What are you standing there moping around for let's go "
He told her he did not want to leave the platform in the next second she grabbed him by the collar she they were leaving the platform whether he liked it or not and he told her fine that she should stop dragging him they all went down from the platform
When Zhou yu took a look at the celestial heaven sect platform no one was remaining they had all left but after walking a few meters of imperial City they saw the sect master of the celestial sword again his aura was open and killing Intent showed in his eyes Wang Yi and Wang xuan were beside him
Previously all three status disciple walked side by side but after seeing the sect master of the celestial sword sect they both came in front as he looked at three status disciples he knew he could not do anything to Zhou yu again he had to accept the lose of his youngest cause if he made a move it was to start a war between the celestial sword and blood heaven sect and currently they were in the central plains without backup if he started he was offering himself as the first casualty he said to Wang yi
" He's your problem from now on "
Space distorted and he teleported away everyone calmed down when zhou yu looked at the two of them an idea popped up in his head he was still holding the sacred sword he took from them he brought it out and played with it his senior sister found it weird why did Zhou yu bring out a sword and it wasn't his black sword then she heard it Wang yi said
" You , give me that sword or put it back into your treasure bag, I don't want to see it "
Zhou yu replied
" Can you tell me what to do , I'll do what I want if you want to fight im prepared to go all out "
His senior sister finally knew the reason he brought out the sword it was to taunt them and it was working she added
" And after they couldn't use their sect master they think they can order us around who are these idiots"
Wang yi said
"you "
Zhou yu chuckled a bit he knew his senior sister was supporting him Xiao fan said
" Out of the way , we have places to be "
Wang yi said
" One day I will kill you"
Zhou yu replied
" Don't worry , one day I will put a sword through you as well"
They flew away and Zhou yu continued walking with his senior brother and sister as they were going to the place the emperor reserved for the blood heaven sect and after walking a few meters again Zhou yu heard his name from a familiar voice it was li wangyu
" Brother zhou!!!!!"
He had flown up and was coming down with his fist Zhou yu already knew what he wanted to do he flew up and met with his own fist li wangyu was now at level six and Zhou yu was at level five if he used only his body refinement he would lose he condescend golden ray on his fist and pushed li wangyu back he said
" Level five , I see you didn't neglect it "
Zhou yu was happy he said
" Why would I if I can cultivate my body to perfection why should I let it go "
Li wangyu jumped on Zhou Yu his weight pressing down but Zhou Yu could not care about that this was his first friend from this world all of a sudden li wangyu smile turn to frown Zhou yu looked back his senior brother expression also darkened with a frown li wangyu said
" Brother zhou , tell your senior brother to conduct himself cause if he wants a fight I can beat him into the ground"
Xiao fan was furious after the comment he shot off and li wangyu prepared but zhou yu stepped in the middle he said
" Both of you , please"
He asked Xiao xue to take Xiao fan away and she hit him on the head again she said
" You lost,accept it and don't become something disgusting".
He calmed himself.