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Qi Hao, the senior disciple of Longshou Peak, was used to being respected wherever he went.
But today, in front of everyone, Tian Ling'er rejected him outright.
It was humiliating.
Still, his feelings for her ran deep. The more she pushed him away, the more determined he became to win her over.
When Qi Hao noticed Tian Ling'er standing close to Zhang Xiaofan, it hit him ... she might actually like this newcomer.
If he could defeat Zhang Xiaofan in front of her, she might finally see him in a better light.
And besidesā¦ he still hadn't forgotten the humiliation from that palm strike two years ago.
Grinding his teeth, Qi Hao stepped forward, bowed politely, and said,
"Junior Brother Zhang, it's been two years since we last met. I wonder how much you've improved?"
Zhang Xiaofan gave him a calm glance.
"You and I aren't close. No need for polite words.
And as for my strength ā that's none of your concern."
"Crackā¦ crackā¦" The sound of Qi Hao's fists tightening came from behind his back.
But his face remained composed, his voice smooth and friendly.
"I heard you went into qi deviation two years ago and nearly lost all your cultivation. Don't worry ā as your senior, I'll be gentle if we meet in the competition."
He even pointed to the disciple behind him.
"This is my junior brother Fang Chao. If you face him, he'll alsoā¦ show mercy."
Zhang Xiaofan chuckled.
"Qi Hao, you're itching to fight me, aren't you? Don't worry. Your Longshou Peak doesn't scare me."
"What?" Fang Chao stepped forward, glaring.
"You dare look down on Longshou Peak? If we meet in the Seven Peaks Martial Arts Tournament, you'll regret it!"
Zhang Xiaofan glanced at him with disdain.
"You couldn't even beat my brother Lin Jingyu. Why would I bother with you?"
Qi Hao heard this and secretly felt pleased ....convinced that Zhang Xiaofan's arrogance came from insecurity.
After all, someone who needed the Sect Master's help to recover from qi deviation couldn't truly be strong.
"Very well," Qi Hao said with a cold smile. "Let's meet in the arena later. I'll takeā¦ good care of you."
Before things escalated, Tian Ling'er stepped forward, shielding Zhang Xiaofan.
"If you dare bully my Xiaofan, I'll be the first to deal with you!"
Qi Hao tried to soften his tone.
"Junior Sister Tian, once I defeat Zhang Xiaofan, you'll see I'm the perfect match for
"Get lost!" Tian Ling'er cut him off. "You're over a hundred years old and still chasing a teenage girl? Shameless!"
The disciples around them burst into laughter.
Qi Hao's face darkened, and he quickly led his followers away.
A familiar voice called from the distance:
Monkey, come here!"
Zhang Xiaofan turned to see Xiao Hui bounding toward him, with a handsome Qingyun disciple chasing behind.
Xiao Hui leapt onto Zhang Xiaofan's shoulder, eyeing the pursuer warily.
Zhang Xiaofan glanced at Lu Xueqi, who stood with Shuiyue nearby.
She shrugged, as if to say, "I was watching him ā he just ran off to play."
Zhang Xiaofan nodded in understanding.
The young man arrived, folding fan in hand.
"I'm Zeng Shushu. So you're the owner of this monkey? Impressive! The legendary Three-Eyed Monkey has never been tamed. yet you've befriended him."
I'm Zhang Xiaofan, of Dazhu Peak," he replied. "I didn't tame Xiao Hui .... we're friends."
When Zeng Shushu reached out to pet Xiao Hui, the monkey swiped at his face with its claws.
Zeng Shushu dodged easily, smiling.
"Careful! My handsome face is my greatest treasure."
Just then .. Bang! Bang! Bang! ... the sound of a massive drum echoed across the square.
It was the signal for the Seven Peaks Martial Arts Tournament to begin.
The disciples gathered at the central platform.
At the top sat Sect Leader Daoxuan, flanked by Tian Buyi, Su Ru, Cangsong, and the other peak leaders.
Daoxuan rose and addressed the crowd:
As the saying goes, Proficiency comes from diligenceā¦"
When he finished speaking, he waved his hand, summoning eight top disciples of Tongtian Peak. They began a ceremonial sword dance.
At that moment, the fire stick at Zhang Xiaofan's waist glowed red.
ROAR!
A deafening sound split the air. From the pool beside the Rainbow Bridge, a gigantic beast burst forth, soaring into the sky ... the legendary Water Qilin, guardian beast of Qingyun Mountain!
Its presence shook the earth.
The creature sniffed the airā¦ and then dove toward the gathered disciples.
Zhang Xiaofan instantly knew .... the sinister, bloody aura of his fire stick had attracted it. He didn't bother hiding it; he knew someone powerful would step in.
Sure enough, Daoxuan's expression darkened. He rose into the air, raising his palms to form a massive green shield.
The Water Qilin slammed into it with a thunderous crash, but the barrier held.
The beast roared again, the sound echoing across the mountain.
Zhang Xiaofan was stunned ā with just one hand, Daoxuan had stopped an ancient divine beast.
Daoxuan made a hand gesture and intoned,
Boundless Heavenly Venerable!"
The Water Qilin paused, sensing Daoxuan's overwhelming power.
With a flick of its tail, it dropped back into the pool, vanishing beneath the water.
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