CHAPTER 1287: CHAPTER 1287: MYSTERIOUS WOMAN

The Undying Devouring Sky Beast claimed victory, making the subsequent battles seem somewhat ordinary.

They were mostly back-and-forth encounters between opponents whose strengths were not too disparate.

However, before Xu Nian’s appearance, a dark horse emerged — Wu Chao.

This person directly showcased the Peak of Eighth Level Profound Argumentation, instantaneously defeating his opponent.

And the opponent was originally seen by the spectators as someone with a sure win, possessing the Peak of Seven-level Profound Argumentation.

Such a dramatic reversal caused an uproar among those present.

Nevertheless, Wu Chao was not much of a threat to Xu Nian and the others.

The Peak of Eighth Grade, although sufficient to squeeze into the top ten, still did not qualify for the top five.

Besides Wu Chao, nothing else surprised the spectators.

Soon, it was the twenty-eighth match, when Xu Nian appeared.

"Finally it’s your turn, I wonder which unlucky fellow will be your opponent, haha!" Situ Jue laughed heartily.

He had advanced in the ninth match.

The opponent was a rather fortunate Loose Cultivator; he won easily — his luck was indeed excellent.

"Unless you encounter Jiang Shengtian, Shen Tu, or that Qing Feng; you should win against others easily," Yang Dong said with a laugh.

They had witnessed Xu Nian’s prowess firsthand, undoubtedly one of the pinnacle geniuses in the Cultivation World.

There were truly few who could threaten him among those present.

Xu Nian smiled and said nothing, confident that few could be his opponents.

"Go ahead!" Denor Emperor said with a smile.

Xu Nian nodded and swiftly made his way to the center of the plaza.

As Xu Nian dashed forward, cheers erupted across the plaza.

Indeed, Xu Nian’s recent performances were well-received by the spectators.

Especially when Xu Nian’s clone stormed into the Haotian Sect and even slashed the Haotian Sect Master, an act absolutely earth-shattering.

Thus, these spectators were deeply enamored by Xu Nian’s might.

Xu Nian stood in the center of the plaza amidst enthusiastic cheers.

Among them, Shi Guangxu and others gazed fervently, filled with excitement.

"Mei Ji, what do you think, with Xu Nian so popular now, are there many women who like him and want to marry him?" Shi Guangxu asked Mei Ji.

"Probably!" Mei Ji replied.

"Aren’t you jealous?" Shi Guangxu raised an eyebrow, teasing Mei Ji.

"Why should I be jealous? I’m not related to him in any way." Mei Ji retorted instantly, yet her gaze seemed evasive.

"Do you like Xu Nian?" Shi Guangxu continued pressing.

"No!" Mei Ji decisively turned her head away.

Shi Guangxu grinned mischievously: "You say you don’t like him, but your expression has already betrayed you. But rest assured, if you truly like him, I’ll help bring him to you, even if tied."

"I’ve said I don’t like him, so I don’t like him." Mei Ji responded impatiently.

Shi Guangxu showed no sign of stopping, continuing, "Since you don’t like him, why not consider me then?"

Mei Ji promptly rolled her eyes at Shi Guangxu, unwilling to speak further.

"Ah, truly, women are always saying one thing and meaning another," Shi Guangxu sighed, glancing enviously at the dazzling Xu Nian on stage.

Mei Ji’s expression darkened, and she inwardly pondered, "Do I truly like him? Perhaps! Such excellence, who wouldn’t, yet he’s ultimately impossible for me!"

...

Meanwhile, as Shi Guangxu and Mei Ji chatted, another figure descended onto the plaza.

The figure’s owner took Xu Nian by surprise.

The newcomer was a woman, strikingly beautiful, yet her gaze toward Xu Nian was full of fury.

Still, Xu Nian was certain he did not know her.

"Xu Nian, do you know who I am?" The newcomer asked with a cold smile.

"I don’t. Might I ask this Fairy your identity?" Xu Nian queried.

"Humph!"

The woman did not reply, merely offering a cold smile.

This stirred a buzz among the audience, sparking speculation.

Some guessed this woman was someone Xu Nian had trifled with in the past, eventually abandoned, now returning for revenge.

Others speculated Xu Nian had killed the woman’s kin, leading her to seek vengeance.

These versions varied widely.

Even Shi Guangxu started various conjectures, deliberately provoking Mei Ji.

However, Mei Ji feigned indifference outwardly, internally tangled in conflict.

"Xue’er, behold your beloved, merely a playboy, even drawing challenges to the Immortal Order Competition." Jiang Shengtian said to Murong Xue.

"Jiang Shengtian, whether I like Xu Nian is irrelevant to you. Should I truly fancy him, no amount of flirtation would matter to me. Also, how do you know she harbors anything with him?" Murong Xue sarcastically countered.

Jiang Shengtian’s expression momentarily froze, never having encountered Murong Xue’s firm tone.

The iciness in her words nearly drove Jiang Shengtian to roar in rage.

"You vile woman, since you desire to be with him, I’ll personally kill him and make you pay for your decisions." Jiang Shengtian fumed internally.

Then he departed, agitated.

Murong Xue showed no emotion, merely gazing at Xu Nian on stage.

She was uncertain whether her feelings for Xu Nian were genuine.

Truth be told, there was nothing about Xu Nian that attracted her.

Yet, inexplicably, deep down, she felt an unfathomable fondness for him — a feeling almost instinctual, affecting her emotions.

Although she was unsure if Xu Nian’s claims were true, her only rational explanation was that her memory had been sealed.

Investigation revealed that unsealing her memory might only happen by killing the Tiancang Sect Master; this revelation significantly diminished Murong Xue’s attachment to the Tiancang Sect.

Xu Nian felt slightly troubled, staring at the unfamiliar woman before him, his mind blank.

"Can’t recall? Then don’t bother; once I kill you, I’ll reveal everything," the woman sneered.

She charged forth, instantly appearing before him.

A sharp sword in her hand descended from the sky, tearing through the void.

"Space Profound Argumentation?" Xu Nian exclaimed in surprise.

Unexpectedly, the woman’s technique was Space Profound Argumentation, seemingly high-grade, reaching the Seven-level Space tier.

The Seven-level Space Profound Argumentation’s power indeed rivaled that of ordinary Ninth Level Profound Argumentation experts.

This discovery astonished Xu Nian immensely.

The surrounding spectators also displayed looks of shock.

Dark horse?

Super dark horse?

The woman, previously inconspicuous, finally revealed her true strength?

And this Space Profound Argumentation?

Aside from the Undying Devouring Sky Beast, someone else could wield Space Profound Argumentation.