Chapter 781: The Clever Yuan Xiuya

At the same time.

The crowd stirred, and whispers broke out.

"It's Fairy Yaoguang of the Jade Cauldron Sect!"

"Fairy Yaoguang is powerful; she will definitely make it into the top ten of this Spirit Ranking Battle."

These were the voices of some cultivators from the eastern region of Youzhou.

Hearing these flattering remarks, cultivators from the other three regions of Youzhou sneered one after another.

"Hmph, the Spirit Ranking Battle hasn't even started yet, don't jump to conclusions so early. It's not easy to enter the top ten of the Spirit Ranking. In every past competition, there have been plenty of people favored before the start, but how many actually achieved it? Don't forget the last Spirit Ranking Battle."

"This Fairy is right. In the last Spirit Ranking Battle, that prodigy from the Youyun Holy Land was considered by many to be certain to win first place before the competition, but what happened? In the end, they only got third place."

Hearing someone mention the last Spirit Ranking Battle.

Everyone subconsciously looked toward Wen Ya, and then one after another revealed looks of awe.

The reason that prodigy from the Youyun Holy Land only got third place was not because they were unworthy of the name, but because the top two were too strong.

Wen Ya.

She was the runner-up in the last Spirit Ranking Battle, a proud daughter of heaven who had defeated the number one genius of the Youyun Holy Land in a head-on confrontation.

If it weren't for the fact that the person who took first place in the last session had an exaggerated level of strength.

In any of the last ten Spirit Ranking Battles, she could have easily taken the top spot.

Even that prodigy from the Youyun Holy Land possessed strength no weaker than the first-place winners of past Spirit Rankings.

Whoosh~

The commotion in the crowd had not yet completely faded when several more figures flew in.

In an instant.

Everyone present felt as if their throats had been gripped, and all discussion ceased simultaneously.

Especially those who had just been discussing the number one genius of the Youyun Holy Land, their complexions changed drastically, revealing looks of apprehension.

Noticing this scene, Wang Jianqiang turned his head to look at the few figures who had just arrived.

At this moment, the few were hovering in the air, looking down at the entire scene from above, their arrogance undisguised.

The person in the lead was a young man in black robes.

His long hair was like ink, draped loosely, and his handsome face was composed, yet he gave off a sense of dominance.

His gaze swept over everyone present.

Among those present, except for a few who met his gaze with apprehension, the others had their expressions shift and subconsciously looked away.

Finally, the black-robed youth's gaze landed on Wen Ya.

On his domineering face, a rare look of apprehension appeared, "Wen Ya, I didn't expect to see you again at this Spirit Ranking Battle."

Wen Ya shook her head, "I also didn't expect that you would choose not to break through to Spirit Transformation, but instead suppress your cultivation realm to participate in this Spirit Ranking Battle."

The black-robed youth shook his head and did not respond.

His gaze paused on Long Er, and the look of apprehension grew even thicker.

Afterward, he looked at Wang Jianqiang and Mu Lingxi, "These two seem to have a good relationship with you?"

"What do you want to do?"

Wen Ya frowned.

The black-robed youth gave a gloomy smile, "In the last Spirit Ranking Battle, you and that person made me suffer humiliation and settle for third place."

"You tell me, what do I want to do?"

"I will pay special attention to these two."

Upon hearing this, Wen Ya's cold, pretty face instantly turned icy.

However, before Wen Ya could speak, Long Er's expression darkened.

"Luo Ming, that was because your strength was inferior to others; instead of looking for the cause in yourself, you resent us—don't you feel ashamed?"

Her gorgeous, jade-white short hair swayed slightly, her dress fluttered, and a suppressive yet powerful aura spread out from her.

Seeing Long Er so agitated, Wen Ya was stunned.

Then she came back to her senses and looked coldly at Luo Ming, cold light flickering in her eyes.

Hearing Long Er's disdainful tone, Luo Ming's expression sank, "I am speaking to your master; you, this lowly beast, are not qualified to speak to me."

"You are courting death!"

Hearing this, Long Er and Wen Ya simultaneously revealed killing intent.

Luo Ming smiled indifferently, "What? Want to make a move?"

"I admit that I am no longer your match now, but do you dare to make a move here?"

Wen Ya and Long Er both frowned.

The power of the Earth Vein permeated this place.

Once a fight broke out, it would certainly trigger the power of the Earth Vein.

At that time, everyone present would die.

"Senior Brother Wen Ya, Fairy Long, you don't need to worry."

Wang Jianqiang smiled and shook his head, "This junior brother's cultivation is insufficient and I am indeed no match for him, but there is more than just me among the disciples of our Beast Taming Sect participating in the Spirit Ranking Battle."

"He, Luo Ming, is strong, but our Beast Taming Sect's Senior Brother Yuan Xiuya is not weak either; we don't necessarily have to fear him."

"Isn't that right, Senior Brother Yuan?"

After hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Wen Ya and Long Er frowned.

They were very clear about Luo Ming's strength.

During the previous Spirit Ranking Battle, it had taken their combined technique to defeat him.

So many years had passed; Luo Ming's strength certainly would not have remained stagnant.

Not to mention that Yuan Xiuya's cultivation had only just broken through to the Ninth-Order Will Stage; even if he had reached the limit of the Ninth-Order Will Stage, it would still be very difficult to contend with the opponent.

On the other side.

Yuan Xiuya had originally been observing Luo Ming with a grave expression.

Suddenly hearing "Wan Guiyuan" shift the trouble onto him, his face turned dark.

That brat Wan Guiyuan had poached his people, and he hadn't even settled accounts with him yet; how did he have the nerve to ask him to smooth things over?

Does he have any shame?

Furthermore, although he had not participated in the previous Spirit Ranking Battle, he had watched it from beginning to end.

He had a very deep impression of Luo Ming's strength.

He admitted that if he were to face Luo Ming, he would have no confidence at all.

He would be too busy dodging if he ran into him, so how could he possibly clash head-on with him for the sake of Wan Guiyuan?

Subconsciously, he wanted to shake his head and extract himself from these muddy waters.

But immediately after, he suddenly thought that he was currently under the eyes of everyone; if he did that, wouldn't he be looked down upon?

It wouldn't matter with others, but Senior Sister Wen Ya was standing right there.

If he truly disregarded a fellow disciple, would it leave a bad impression in her heart?

Thinking of this, he was suddenly jolted awake.

No~

No matter what, he could not leave Senior Sister Wen Ya with the impression that he was weak.

That grandson Wan Guiyuan was too insidious; when he dragged him into the water, he must have had this exact intention.

He had almost fallen for his trap!

But immediately after, he could not help but secretly smile in his heart.

This scheme of Wan Guiyuan's might actually be an opportunity for him.

If he acted weak, it would certainly make Senior Sister Wen Ya look down on him, but what if he were a bit tougher?

Although it would make Luo Ming hold a grudge, it might very well make Senior Sister Wen Ya see him in a new light!

Wan Guiyuan, oh Wan Guiyuan~

You brat, you want me to leave a bad, weak impression on Senior Sister Wen Ya so it's easier for you to wedge yourself in as a third party, right?

Yuan will not do as you wish.

I will definitely make you lift a rock only to drop it on your own feet.

Yuan Xiuya, believing he had seen through Wan Guiyuan's conspiracy, smiled triumphantly in his heart.

Straightening his figure, he looked at Luo Ming with an arrogant expression, "Luo Ming, my Beast Taming Sect Disciples are not scared easily; if you want to find trouble, Yuan will accompany you!"