Chapter 1230: Heaven Has a Path, But You Won

"Did Xu Jingming ever let Yuli go?"

"Impossible? Yuli is Star Radiance Eighth Stage!"

"Fake? Is Xu Jingming really that strong?"

"Could it be that what Yuli meant by 'Xu Jingming let her go' isn't the same as what we think?"

"......"

Those around her whispered among themselves, stirred by the information in Yuli's words.

As if hearing the murmurs, Yuli did not grow angry.

Instead, she giggled and explained openly:

"That's right, two months ago, on Black Stone Star."

My teammate and I teamed up—and still, Xu Jingming defeated us both alone."

At these words, the entire square fell silent.

You have to understand, Yuli is no pushover.

As a substitute for the eighth-tier Starlight rank, her strength is truly not to be underestimated!

But now, she actually admitted openly that she had once been defeated by Xu Jingming, who is a tier below her.

Just how strong is Xu Jingming, then?

Of course, some people still expressed doubt about this.

But Yuli paid no attention to them and continued looking at Xu Jingming, saying:

"Junior Xu, the other party has already explained things so thoroughly.

I wonder if you would do me the honor of having a meal together? So I can properly apologize?"

As she spoke, she deliberately tightened her grip on Xu Jingming's arm.

Her deep cleavage nearly swallowed his arm entirely.

This sight made Lu Yunji standing nearby twitch uncontrollably.

"It's fine, no need for a special apology.

You weren't trying to kill me back then; otherwise I wouldn't have held back."

Xu Jingming nonchalantly pulled his arm free from that soft embrace.

He was telling the truth.

Back then on Blackstone Star, although Yuli's squad had surrounded and attacked him, they truly had no intention of killing him.

Otherwise, given his temperament, he would never have let them off so easily.

Hearing this, a strange glint flashed through Yuli's beautiful eyes.

But she quickly returned to her coquettish manner: "Junior Xu is truly magnanimous~"

Watching this from the side, Zack's expression grew even uglier.

He had wanted to keep pressing the matter, but now Xu Jingming was completely ignoring him.

Combined with Yuli's sudden intervention, it only highlighted how little presence he had.

"Hmph, putting on an act.

I'll just wait and see who covers for you once the exchange tournament begins!"

Zack snorted coldly, turned and left, feeling a hint of contempt in his heart.

In his view, Yuli had always been a loose woman.

What she said earlier was probably just because she had taken a fancy to Xu Jingming's status, deliberately stepping in to bail him out.

With the little interlude over, Xu Jingming waited quietly in the plaza.

Before long, Raymond and Ye Lan also arrived.

Today, Ye Lan was wearing a fitted silver-white combat suit that perfectly showcased her figure.

Her slender waist looked as if it could be encircled with a single hand, while the curves above were astonishingly full, creating a striking visual impact.

Her long legs, wrapped in the combat suit, appeared even straighter, each step carrying an indescribable elegance.

"Oh, Senior Ye Lan seems even more beautiful."

"Tsk tsk, that figure, that face—simply incredible."

No wonder the Ninth Prince is so persistent; she really is stunningly beautiful.

「...... 」

The square faintly echoed with murmurs of awe.

Even the Starlight-stage combatants turned to look.

Ye Lan had always been stunningly beautiful, and lately she seemed even more so.

Of course,

they merely admired her.

Everyone knew the Ninth Prince was pursuing Ye Lan; no one dared show further interest.

Ye Lan's demeanor was cold and aloof, speaking little with anyone outside her own team and the Sprout Association.

She had little interaction with other Starlight-stage members.

Now that she had arrived at the square, she naturally walked over to Xu Jingming's side.

This naturally stirred envy among many male competitors present.

On the other side of the Sacred Square,

a large group had begun gathering, and Xu Jingming even spotted the Ninth Prince Di'er among them.

"Who are those people?" Xu Jingming asked, glancing over.

"Audiences attending the Sacred Site Exchange Competition."

Ye Lan explained softly, and Lu Yunji also smiled and said:

"The Sacred Site Exchange Competition takes place in reality, and will be broadcast simultaneously in the Virtual Universe."

Although the Virtual Universe broadcast is no different from being on-site, many still prefer to go in person."

"Many in the Noah Empire have purchased tickets to attend live, and are being escorted by Immortal Gods."

"They travel with them—it's much safer this way."

"I see." Xu Jingming's gaze flickered slightly.

Opportunity!

This is absolutely an excellent opportunity!

He had already decided to strike against Di Er—but within the Noah Empire's territory.

No one knows whether those Immortal Gods, especially the Noah Emperor himself, have some method to sense the death of their descendants.

But in the Lingshu Empire, it's entirely different!

Di Er still holds his royal status within the Noah Empire.

But once he enters the Lingshu Empire, that status vanishes completely!

Once I kill him, I'll face far fewer complications.

"Heaven has a path, yet you refuse to walk it; hell has no door, yet you walk right in.

Di Er, this is your own doing..."

Xu Jingming quickly withdrew his gaze.

Strike first, gain the advantage.

He would not give Di Er a second chance to strike at him.

Time passed swiftly; after more than ten minutes,

All contestants from the Noah Sacred Site participating in the Sacred Site Exchange Competition had arrived.

Eighteen from Starlight Stage One to Starlight Stage Nine.

Eighteen from Star Stage One to Star Stage Nine.

A total of thirty-six competitors.

At this moment, Nikki's slender figure appeared in midair.

She wore a long red gown, its hem fluttering in the wind.

She looked like a blooming rose—seductive yet coldly magnificent.

Behind her, a silver spaceship slowly descended.

"This Sacred Site Exchange Competition is held in the Lingshu Empire.

The journey is long; we must reach it via spatial leap."

Nikki's voice clearly reached every ear.

"Now, everyone aboard!"

At her command, the geniuses on the square—including Xu Jingming—moved swiftly.

On the other side, a spaceship clearly dozens of times larger than Nikki's began to slowly lift off.

It carried all those who had purchased spectator tickets for the Sacred Site Exchange Competition.

The ticket price wasn't high, but reaching the Lingshu Empire was difficult—especially when you could follow behind the Immortal God Nikki.

The entire ship held about two thousand people; though inferior in status to the Ninth Prince Di Er, they were all wealthy and noble.

Whoosh—

The silver spaceship's anti-gravity engines roared to life.

The entire spaceship shot skyward, quickly leaving the Noah Sacred Site's range and entering outer space.

Inside the ship's cabin, Xu Jingming and the others each had a private seat.

Each seat was over five meters wide—more like a large bed than a chair.

This was designed to accommodate those with special bloodlines.

For example, Raymond, who stood over five meters tall, could not fit in a normal seat.

At the very front of the cabin, Nikki hovered in midair and spoke softly:

"The journey will take five days; we will arrive at the Lingshu Empire in five days.

During this time, I will explain the competition rules and the opponents you will face."