Chapter 65

“Look. The girl disappears.”

“Where is she? Why is she gone?”

Feng Xifan and Yue Ruye watching the contest aside exchanged glances and both noticed the astonishment in each other’s eyes. She acted even faster than the lightning.

Phoenix Five off the stage let out a sigh of relief and also pursed her lips. Her Highness just liked being smug. She could have dealt with the man directly. Why did she have to make others so nervous?

Only Xuanyuan Mo watching the contest aside was still quiet, staring at Duanmu Xi on the stage with his amber eyes.

On the podium, only Nalan Xi, the second master of Duanmu Xi was watching the game now.

When Duanmu Xi reappeared, she had stood by Yang Ming and meanwhile placed her dagger on his neck.

“You lost.” Her apathetic voice sounded in Yang Ming’s ears.

Yang Ming was dumbstruck. His mind had gone blank. He lost! He was defeated so quickly!

All the people offstage were stupefied. No one saw clearly how she made it. With one move, Yang Ming was defeated. And Yang Ming was one of the best of all. Because he was talented, he was especially favored by his mentors. Generally, he didn’t take his peers seriously. Unexpectedly, he just lost so easily.

Chu Lian’er and Hua Xian’er were also startled. The woman defeated a peak Mysterious Sovereign with one move. This was too scary.

“Duanmu Xi prevails.”

After a moment’s quietness, a great cheer went up from the crowd, “Duanmu Xi, Duanmu Xi…”

Duanmu Xi took back her dagger, turned around and got off the stage.

Yang Ming who was still immersed in his thoughts suddenly came to his senses and thrust at the back of Duanmu Xi fiercely with his sword.

The sudden accident astonished all.

“Xi, be careful…”

“Your Highness, be careful…”

Xuanyuan Mo and Phoenix Five both exclaimed.

A fierce glint flashed across Nalan Xi’s eyes and then he just gazed at Duanmu Xi on the stage firmly.

Duanmu Xi’s eyes became cold. Instantly, she exerted all her mysterious Qi and then the dark blue mysterious Qi just wrapped her up. She didn’t turn around but directly threw the dagger backward. The sharp dagger flew away like a flash of lightning.

All the people were silent, who were overwhelmed by the imposing manner of Duanmu Xi.

Clang. After the shrill clashing sound, the sword was broken into two halves but the dagger didn’t stop. It still went at the head of Yang Ming.

Yang Ming looked at the dagger coming nearer and nearer with staring eyes, his legs trembling nonstop. He felt his legs were as heavy as lead and couldn’t move them at all.

Unexpectedly, the dagger didn’t hit Yang Ming’s head but grazed across his head. Instantly, a part of his head was bald and some hair was scattered on the ground.

Yang Ming finally collapsed and slumped on the ground, staring blankly at Duanmu Xi enshrouded by the dark blue mysterious Qi ahead.

Duanmu Xi turned around and took back the dagger, gazing at Yang Ming on the ground fiercely, “If you dare to do so again, it won’t be your top knot that is cut off.”

Yang Ming heard that and shuddered. Some yellow liquid flowed out between his legs.

Duanmu Xi took her eyes off him disdainfully, flew off the stage, and left the contest field with Xuanyuan Mo and Phoenix Five.

The crowd didn’t come to their senses until Duanmu Xi was away for a long time.

“Did you see that? Duanmu Xi is a peak Mysterious Emperor! She is so awesome!” A man said dully, who didn’t seem to recover from the shock yet.

“Yeah, this is the first time I’ve met such a young Mysterious Emperor. She is so impressive!” Another man aside also nodded and chimed in.

“She is so cool! I’m her fan now,” a woman exclaimed.

Another man pointed at the pitiful Yang Ming on the stage and said ironically, “Look at Yang Ming. He always acts so complacently. I didn’t expect that he just couldn’t afford to lose.”

“Exactly. He even launched a sneak attack. Shame on him!” Those who disliked Yang Ming all chimed in.

“Alas. Look. Look. Yang Ming seems to have peed there.” A man seemed to have found some shocking secret, shouting with excitement.

“Oh my god. That’s so shameful!”

“Yeah, get off the stage! Don’t embarrass yourself up there.”

“Come down. Come down…”

There was a hubbub in the contest field while it was cozy and sweet in Wisteria Yard.

Under the wisteria flowers in bud, Duanmu Xi lay on the rocking chair leisurely and shook occasionally. Xuanyuan Mo aside was feeding her red cherries thoughtfully.

As the spring breeze blew by, immersed in the faint scent of the wisteria flowers, eating the cherries fed by her beloved, Duanmu Xi closed her eyes happily.

“Your Highness, why didn’t you directly kill that wretched villain just now?”

Hearing that, Duanmu Xi opened her eyes and wanted to say something when a pair of hands got to her lips. Duanmu Xi felt dazed and then smiled at Xuanyuan Mo. She spat the cherry pit on the hands. To her surprise, Snow was so considerate.

Seeing that, Phoenix Five rolled her eyes inwardly. The couple was always so lovey-dovey.

“I had to show respect for my second master. Before the contest began, he told us not to hurt lives!” Besides, killing that kind of man would stain the dagger given by her grandpa.

“But…”

Phoenix Five wanted to say something more but Duanmu Xi waved her hand and added, “Don’t worry. My second master will get even with him for me.”

Duanmu Xi’s lips curved into a sinister smile. Her second master saw what happened today. Yang Ming dared to bully his precious disciple in front of him. It would be impossible that he would let go of Yang Ming easily.

Seeing Duanmu Xi’s crafty smile, Xuanyuan Mo felt touched and pressed his lips on the corners of Duanmu Xi’s smiling lips.

Duanmu Xi stiffened instantly. Looking at the smiling handsome face in front, she blushed immediately. It was daytime now and they were in the yard. He just…

Phoenix Five looked at them, flabbergasted. These two lovebirds totally neglected her. Fine, she should disappear for Her Highness’s happiness.

The next day, the news that Yang Ming was expelled out of the academy with his mysterious Qi removed was spread throughout the whole Shengjin Academy.

Duanmu Xi was quite satisfied with the result. Her second master didn’t let her down as expected.

Time fleeted. It was the fifth day of the martial arts tournament. Duanmu Xi gained victory with one move during the previous contests over the past four days, so there were plenty of people coming here to watch Duanmu Xi’s contest today. She was also one of the most anticipated candidates for the championship this year.

After the four days’ knockout contests, fewer and fewer participants were left, many of whom were familiar to Duanmu Xi.

“No. 3, please come onto the stage.”

Hearing the call, Duanmu Xi flew onto the stage. Her opponent was a young girl around her age.

Upon getting on the stage, the young girl glared at Duanmu Xi, her eyes full of hostility.

Duanmu Xi looked at the young girl’s appearance and only found her familiar but couldn’t recall where she had met the girl before.

“The contest of Xue Xinmei versus Duanmu Xi begins now.”

Duanmu Xi frowned. The girl was from the Xue Family? No wonder she found the girl familiar. The girl looked exactly like Xue Jinshuo, the sick jerk!

“You wretched girl! I must seek revenge for my brother today.” Xue Xinmei’s eyes were filled with fierceness. She had waited four days to compete with Duanmu Xi. Besides, she even exchanged the number with another contestant so that she could get to fight with Duanmu Xi. She must kill Duanmu Xi to seek revenge for her brother.

Duanmu Xi glimpsed Xue Xinmei dismissively, “You think you are capable enough?”

That day, Xue Qing, the master of the Xue Family couldn’t hurt her even a bit. Now, what could Xue Xinmei do to her?

Seeing that the atmosphere between the two contestants had got tense before they started fighting, the crowd all stuck out their necks and waited for the good show.

“The lady of the Xue Family versus the hot candidate, Duanmu Xi. This is going to be really fun.”

“Yeah, I heard that Duanmu Xi ruined the young master of the Xue Family. The young lady of the Xue Family will surely seek revenge for her brother.”

“Seek revenge? Can the lady of the Xue Family defeat the hot candidate Duanmu Xi? It is said that she has been a peak Mysterious Emperor.”

“Not necessarily. The lady of the Xue Family shouldn’t be weak. She seems to be a spiritual master!”

“Stop talking. Look. Here it goes…”

Xue Xinmei looked angry with her eyes wide open. This wretched girl was so arrogant. She must teach Duanmu Xi a lesson.

Xue Xinmei reached out her right hand and instantly a blue spiritual wand appeared on her hand. She was a water spiritual master. Back then, her father made her brother the young master not only because her brother was the legitimate son but also because she was a water spiritual master. A water spiritual master could help heal. On the continent where elixirs were in great shortage, it was rather important to have a water spiritual master in a family. Of course, the water spiritual master was highly valued.

“Rippling Waves.” Xue Xinmei concentrated her water spiritual power and summoned a water wave.

“Attack.” As she waved her blue spiritual wand, the water wave rushed toward Duanmu Xi.

Seeing that, Duanmu Xi still stayed still, her dark purple eyes glistening with intrigue. Xue Xinmei turned out to be a water spiritual master. It was a pity that Xue Xinmei’s ranking was only Spiritual Master so she was not capable enough to hurt Duanmu Xi now.

The crowd offstage saw the water wave was about to hit Duanmu Xi but she still took no action, neither attacking nor defending. She also didn’t disappear as before.

“Gee. What is she doing? She doesn’t dodge it. Is she courting death?” A disciple offstage couldn’t help covering his eyes with his hands.

“What’s wrong with her? Why doesn’t she disappear today?”

“Why is she motionless? Can it be that the lady of the Xue Family has frozen her?”

Xuanyuan Mo and Phoenix Five also widened their eyes. They didn’t understand why Duanmu Xi stayed still.

Nalan Xi on the podium also rose from the chair in astonishment. What did his disciple want to do? She would get hurt.

Xue Xinmei’s lips curved into a sneer. Now, Duanmu Xi must be dumbstruck by her skill and couldn’t even move a bit. The next moment, her smile was gone. Instead, her face was etched with astonishment, puzzlement and horror…

All the people were slack-jawed now! Good heavens! What did they see?