CHAPTER 48: WHAT CAN RUYUE DO?

’So...this guy really has someone with him, huh? My guess was indeed correct.’

Unlike others in the outer sect arena, Mo Zhiran was always paying attention to Mo Tianyu after sending him flying out of the ring.

As for him being fine and alive with no injury, even when he used his Sword Intent, he wasn’t surprised.

Instead, his attention was entirely on how he would react. As a reborn person, he knew the true nature of Tianyu.

As a protagonist, he would never admit defeat, not when he lost due to being caught off guard like this.

Sure enough, just like he thought, Tianyu didn’t accept his loss and showed killing intent, intending to attack him again.

But just as he was about to do so, he suddenly stopped and strangely calmed down. It was almost as if...

’Someone is giving him instructions!’

’Is it his...master?’

Unfortunately, Mo Zhiran wasn’t that close to Mo Tianyu in his previous life.

Because of the inevitable suffering he caused, he left the clan and stayed as far away from him as possible in his last life.

Hence, he didn’t know much about his secrets.

But that didn’t mean he couldn’t guess. After all, he was also a transmigrator, wasn’t he?

[First Ring Arena, Mo Zhiran vs Mo Tianyu, Mo Zhiran wins!]

Mo Zhiran came back to his senses when he heard a loud shout from Elder Qui Ronghai, who was full of surprise, followed by the loud cheers of the crowd filled with astonishment.

To be honest, Zhiran had become the dark horse of the competition. No one, not even Elder Qui Ronghai, expected him to take first place.

Now, as the reality of the result sank in, Elder Qui couldn’t help but feel a twinge of regret for rigging the match earlier.

’Mo Zhiran, don’t mind my behavior from before,’ Elder Qui quietly transmitted his message to Zhiran.

’It was the elder’s order, and I couldn’t refuse. Don’t worry, I’ll make sure to give you a proper apology.’

Now that things turned out this way, Qui Ronghai knew regretting was useless.

While he didn’t want to offend an elder at the peak of Foundation Establishment, he also didn’t want to offend Zhiran.

Someone who could condense Sword Intent in the Qi Condensation stage didn’t need anyone to guess how powerful he would become in the future.

So, the moment he saw the chance, Qui Ronghai immediately apologized with a helpless look. He felt that today was the worst day of his life.

"Okay, Mo Zhiran can still be challenged one more time. Does anyone want to challenge him and take his position?"

After apologizing slightly to Zhiran, Qui Ronghai looked at the top ten disciples and asked.

However, everyone knew who he was truly asking.

It was none other than Liang Feng, the one standing in the second arena with that shocked face of his. If anyone was completely stunned by Zhiran’s display, it was him.

After all, something that he worked day and night to achieve really appeared right before his eyes in this competition, yet he wasn’t the one wielding it.

How pathetic!

Liang Feng didn’t answer Qui Ronghai.

Instead, he swiftly exited the second arena and entered the third one without complaint. From his behavior, it was clear he had no intention of challenging anymore.

Heh, Zhiran had Sword Intent for fuck’s sake. He would be a fool to try fighting him.

He didn’t have an amulet like Tianyu to save his life.

"Okay, since no one wants to challenge, in this outer sect competition, Mo Zhiran is declared first. Now you can decide the remaining positions."

"Once this is over, Elder Hua will take you all directly to the inner sect."

Elder Qui announced Zhiran’s position after seeing Liang Feng’s dejected look.

To be honest, he was a little surprised that Liang Feng didn’t take advantage of the opportunity to claim second place for himself.

But when he looked at the uninjured Mo Tianyu with a dark face and clenched fists, ready to explode in anger, he understood his decision.

’This guy is quite wise.’

...

After the top three were basically decided, it didn’t take long for the others to determine their ranks as well.

There were no surprises this time, and everyone just probed each other with light fights before choosing the ring they deserved.

Maybe they thought there was no point in fighting too much, so the latter half of the match became extremely boring.

"Okay, time is up. Since the top ten have been decided, this year’s outer sect trial is over."

"Those who were selected, come and board the spirit boat. Those who weren’t, try harder next time."

Once the match was over, Elder Hua suddenly appeared at the arena and announced the end of the competition.

Then, he lightly swung his hand, taking out a simple spirit boat from his storage ring before asking everyone to climb aboard.

He would now take the top ten disciples to the inner sect, where they would receive their rewards and guidance.

"Zhiran..."

As Mo Zhiran slowly climbed out of the first arena, he met Su Ruyue below, looking at him with mixed feelings.

Although she was happy that Zhiran managed to get first place like he promised, she was uncertain about herself.

After all, unlike him, she didn’t enter the inner sect this time. And by the time five years passed, who knew if he would even remember her.

’What if he becomes estranged from me like he did with Tianyu?’

Su Ruyue bit her lips anxiously, not realizing she didn’t feel the same about Mo Tianyu.

After all, they were the trio from the same clan. Shouldn’t she feel the same toward both of them?

Then why only Zhiran?

"Haha...Ruyue, see? Did I surprise you or not?"

When Mo Zhiran saw Su Ruyue in front of him, his face visibly brightened with a smile. At the same time, his hand slid around her willow waist, pulling her into his arms.

He was so smooth and natural that before Ruyue could react, she was already in his embrace, her soft chest pressed lightly against him.

"Eikk...what...what are you doing? W-we are in public. Let me go."

Su Ruyue was completely flustered and blushed from his bold move, quickly pushing him away while glancing around nervously.

"Phew, fortunately nobody saw us. Damn, Zhiran, you still haven’t learned?"

Only after confirming that nobody was looking their way did she breathe a sigh of relief, then began scolding him softly. Her cheeks were already bright red with shyness.

"Tsk...tsk...Ruyue, it seems you forgot your promise already. Didn’t you say you would be mine once I became the first in this competition? Why getting shy over a mere hug?"

Seeing her like this, Zhiran clicked his tongue and complained, as if he were truly wronged.

His face showed genuine surprise, as if he couldn’t believe Ruyue betrayed her words.

"W-When... When did I promise you that? It was you who made that up randomly. Zhiran, don’t slander me, or else..."

Su Ruyue was speechless at Zhiran’s behavior and pointed her finger at him in anger, trying to warn him, when she saw him leaning closer to her face.

"Or else? What will Ruyue do?"