155: Chapter 155 Xiang Liu Wants to Enter the Heavenly Sword Sect

With a crisp "Crack—", a shrill roar erupted from Xiang Ben's throat.

"Ah—!"

Fierce flames suddenly ignited on the arena.

Wrapped in fire, Xiang Ben scurried around like an out-of-control beast.

The pungent smell of burning flesh instantly permeated the air, causing the onlookers to frown and retreat.

Discussions exploded under the stage.

"Hiss! Burned like this, Xiang Ben is definitely not going to survive!"

"If he survives this fire, I'll take your surname!"

"I didn't expect this Xiang Tian to actually have some tricks up his sleeve!"

"But I'm afraid Xiang Tian is in big trouble now!"

"What do you mean?"

Someone asked, full of confusion.

"Where do you think Xiang Ben learned his hard-body Martial Skill?"

The man lowered his voice, "Xiang Ben's Elder brother, Xiang Ying, is a Disciple of the Vajra Sect!"

"The Vajra Sect? Is it very powerful?"

"That goes without saying! You know the Heavenly Sword Sect of Huang Province, right?" The man sneered, "It's one of the two strongest Sects in Huang Province, but this Vajra Sect is the number one Sect in Jin Province!"

"What? Doesn't that mean they are even stronger than the Heavenly Sword Sect?"

"Needless to say! Moreover, with the Golden Bell Shield of the Vajra Sect, Jin Province has always suppressed the two major Sects of Huang Province. Xiang Tian injuring Xiang Ben is equivalent to slapping the Vajra Sect in the face!"

"It's over, Xiang Tian is going to suffer!"

Just as everyone was lost in their own thoughts, Xiang Ben on the arena could no longer hold on.

Like a charred piece of wood, he fell straight from the arena, lifeless.

Xiang Tian stood still in the center of the arena, speaking calmly: "If you refuse to concede, you can't blame me."

"Number 99 advances!" The Second Elder's majestic voice sounded at the right time, breaking the stagnation on the field.

Xiang Tian jumped off the arena. As soon as his feet touched the ground, the onlookers subconsciously retreated, automatically making a path for him.

He swept a glance at the fearful and complex expressions of the crowd, and let out a light, mocking snort: "This match was won too easily."

As soon as these words came out, veins popped on everyone's foreheads, yet they couldn't utter a single word of rebuttal.

Remembering when Xiang Tian first arrived, those who clamored the loudest and mocked him for overestimating himself were now all silent, not daring to even breathe loudly.

Xiang Tian didn't care about the strangeness of the crowd and walked straight to an empty seat to sit down.

On the arena, the next round of competition soon began, but he had no interest in watching it at all.

Except for Xiang Liu and Xiang Jue, the strength of the other contestants was not worth mentioning in his eyes.

The day's competition passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, it was nearing its end.

Just as Xiang Tian was feeling bored, a soft figure suddenly walked to his side and sat down gently.

"Prince, you don't mind if I sit beside you, do you?" Xiang Liu's voice was soft and gentle.

Xiang Tian didn't even lift his eyelids: "You've already sat down, is there any point in asking me now?"

The smile on Xiang Liu's face stiffened for a moment, but she immediately returned to being serious, her gaze locked tightly on Xiang Tian: "Prince, according to rumors, you are a Disciple of the Heavenly Sword Sect?"

Xiang Tian raised his eyebrows slightly and finally looked up at her: "Hmm? Why, do you also want to join the Heavenly Sword Sect?"

Xiang Liu nodded quickly: "Yes! I have always wanted to join the Heavenly Sword Sect to cultivate, but I have no way in. Rumor has it that you are the Personal Disciple of Peak Master Miaoxian; can you recommend me to Peak Master Miaoxian?"

As she spoke, she blinked her beautiful eyes hard at Xiang Tian.

Xiang Tian looked at her like this and laughed inwardly, saying truthfully: "Eh? You think too highly of me. I am just a Disciple Master accepted as an exception; I haven't even truly stepped into the gate of the Heavenly Sword Sect yet. To make further requests would be too presumptuous."

Back in the Phantom God Forest, so many people witnessed Master accepting him as a Disciple. This matter couldn't be hidden, so it was no surprise that Xiang Liu could find out.

It was just that this Xiang Liu had hated him to the bone a few days ago, wishing to get rid of him. Now, she was flattering him in every way; such a huge change in personality was truly abnormal, and he couldn't help but be on guard.

Perhaps she was just plotting something against him.

Xiang Tian closed his eyes again: "Xiang Liu, why the change of heart after just a few days?"

Xiang Liu hardened her heart and quickly explained: "Prince, I was misled by villains before and was confused for a moment, which is why I treated you like that. In fact, I have always admired you; you must believe me!"

She actually reached out and gently hugged Xiang Tian's arm, her body leaning in slightly, with a bit of deliberate intimacy.

"Don't waste your effort; using a beauty trap on me is useless." Xiang Tian didn't move, his wariness increasing.

Xiang Liu took a deep breath, a flash of determination in her eyes. To catch a wolf, one must risk their own cubs! To enter the Heavenly Sword Sect, she had to go all out.

She quickly scanned the surroundings, seeing that most people's attention was still on the arena, so she summoned her courage, stood up, and sat directly on Xiang Tian's lap, resting her head gently on his chest.

With the soft, fragrant body in his arms, Xiang Tian's body couldn't help but tremble slightly, a trace of shock flashing in his eyes. This woman was truly unscrupulous.

"Damn! What do you want to do? Trying to be a rascal, right?"

Xiang Liu raised her head, looking directly into Xiang Tian's eyes: "Prince, please, just let me stay by your side as a Sword Servant. As long as you let me enter the Heavenly Sword Sect, how I develop in the future depends on my own destiny, okay?"

Things had come to this. Xiang Tian didn't stand on ceremony anymore; he wrapped his arm around her waist, holding her tightly. He clearly felt the slight trembling of her body in his arms.

He lightly rubbed her waist with his fingertips, then reached out, "Xiang Liu, stop trying to act tough."

He gently lifted her chin, forcing her to look at him. Their warm breaths intertwined, and Xiang Liu's cheeks instantly flushed red.

"I... I am not acting tough. I can do anything except Dual Cultivation."

Xiang Tian looked at her embarrassed yet feigned calm appearance, and deliberately dragged out his tone, appearing to be in deep thought: "You, you aren't cut out for this at all. No Dual Cultivation? Could it be that you want to freeload?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Xiang Liu's body trembled again: "I... I will only perform Dual Cultivation with someone I like."

"Heh, it seems you still lack sincerity." Xiang Tian chuckled, a hint of playfulness flashing in his eyes.

It was she who wanted to kill him. It was also she who was flirting with him. He wouldn't indulge such fickle behavior.

Xiang Liu bit her lower lip and looked up: "You... what do you want me to do?"

Xiang Tian didn't speak, not even looking at her. His gaze swept over the surroundings casually, his expression indifferent.

Just then, as if she had made the determination of her life, Xiang Liu suddenly raised her head, leaned forward, and quickly kissed Xiang Tian on the lips.

Then, as if burned, she quickly pulled away, her cheeks blushing and her eyes full of panic.

"Damn! You actually dare to take advantage of me!" Xiang Tian shouted.

This roar was powerful and immediately attracted the attention of everyone on the field.

"Look! What's going on?"

"Damn! That's Xiang Liu sitting on Xiang Tian's lap, isn't it?"

"Who else could it be? That figure, those brows and eyes, it's clearly Xiang Liu!"

"Ah! My goddess! How could she demean herself to sit on the lap of a person like Xiang Tian?"

"God! This is too world-shattering! She hated Xiang Tian to the bone a few days ago, and today she's this close?"

"It's over, it's over, the good cabbage has been arched by the pig!"

"Xiang Tian! I have one more reason to hate you!"

Discussions, jeers, and angry curses exploded instantly. More and more people gathered around, staring at the two with burning gazes, full of shock, jealousy, and mockery.

Xiang Liu was completely stunned, her mind blank. She looked at the onlookers, listening to the harsh discussions, and her eyes instantly turned red, large tears swirling in them.

She had never been so humiliated in her life. Her reputation was completely ruined.

She hurriedly stood up from Xiang Tian's lap, lowered her head, and pushed through the crowd, wanting to escape this place where she had no face to remain.

"Ahem!" Xiang Tian coughed lightly, reaching out to grab her wrist.

He looked up at the onlookers and said loudly: "Everyone, calm down. Let me explain. Xiang Liu wants to join the Heavenly Sword Sect and become stronger, so she wants to disguise herself as my Sword Servant. We were just practicing the boundaries of getting along; there is nothing else amiss."

This statement, whether people believed it or not, gave both sides a reasonable excuse.

In the crowd, some were half-believing, some were still mocking, but no one dared to jeer wantonly anymore.

Xiang Liu stood there, looking at Xiang Tian with surprise. She didn't expect him to take the initiative to clear the situation for her and save her face.

She took a deep breath and transmitted her voice to Xiang Tian using her Divine Sense: "Thank you, Xiang Tian."

Xiang Tian subconsciously touched his lips: "You've sacrificed so much, my explanation is insignificant."

Looking at his nonchalant appearance, and thinking of the hasty kiss just now, Xiang Liu's cheeks flushed again, and she couldn't help but roll her eyes at him.

She scolded via Divine Sense: "Lecher!"

This glance lacked the previous hatred and scheming, instead carrying a bit of coquettishness, which even she hadn't noticed.

Xiang Tian looked at her flushed cheeks, a playful smile curling at the corner of his mouth, and spoke slowly: "Actually, you want to be my Sword Servant? It's very simple, not difficult at all."

Xiang Liu looked up suddenly, her eyes becoming sharp: "You... were you playing with me just now?"

To enter the Heavenly Sword Sect, she had laid down all her pride, even giving up her first kiss, yet he said it was simple?

"Eh? You can't say it like that." Xiang Tian shrugged, looking innocent: "You kissed me voluntarily; I didn't force you. How can it be considered playing with you? In the end, you were just too impatient."

"I'm so mad!" Xiang Liu's beautiful eyes turned cold, burning with anger. She couldn't help it anymore, grabbed Xiang Tian's arm, and bit down.

"Damn! You crazy woman, let go!" Xiang Tian frowned in pain, his forehead covered in black lines.

After a few breaths, Xiang Liu finally let go hatefully. Looking at the clear tooth marks on his arm, she snorted coldly, threw his arm away, and turned to leave.

Xiang Tian rubbed his bitten arm, looked at her angry back, rolled his eyes, and whispered: "Tch! Women, truly incomprehensible."

The surrounding crowd saw this and started jeering again.

"Prince, are you two flirting?"

"Prince is amazing! Even a difficult woman like Xiang Liu has been handled by you. Can you teach us?"

"That's right, please give us some pointers, Prince!"