27: First in the outer sect

"scoundrel, it seems I went too easy on you last time," Feng Xueqing said, her voice clear and crisp, like a yellow oriole emerging from a valley.

"Little Tiger Girl, looks like that time I scratched you, it didn't satisfy you enough," Yang Lingchen said with a sly grin and a hint of mockery in his eyes.

"scoundrel, shut your mouth," Feng Xueqing glared, fire seemingly about to shoot out of her beautiful eyes.

"Little Tiger Girl, I'm telling you now, one day, I'm going to take you down."

Yang Lingchen felt a surge of anger whenever he recalled how she nearly crippled him last time. It was the first time in his life he had been beaten into a pig's head by a woman, so he secretly vowed in his heart that he must conquer this Tiger Girl.

Only by conquering Feng Xueqing could Yang Lingchen perhaps feel better about it; after all, being beaten up by his own woman would be much more acceptable.

"You won't get the chance, because This Young Lady is going to kick off your third leg later, haha..."

Feng Xueqing giggled, her smile carrying a hint of cunning.

"Since you're so confident, why don't we make a bet?"

Yang Lingchen showed a slightly lethal smile, his eyes full of provocation.

"What are the terms of the bet?"

Feng Xueqing asked, her delicate face filled with curiosity.

"If you lost, you become my concubine."

Yang Lingchen laughed, his smile carrying a touch of smugness.

"scoundrel, what if you lose?" Feng Xueqing pouted charmingly.

"Then I will become your husband."

Yang Lingchen said calmly, as if victory was already secured.

"Fine, This Young Lady accepts," Feng Xueqing said without hesitation.

"Are you sure you won't regret it?"

Yang Lingchen asked suspiciously, looking at Feng Xueqing in disbelief, wondering inwardly if such a good thing could exist. No matter how he looked at it, he was the one profiting from this bet!

"Why would I regret it?"

Feng Xueqing smiled, her expression as bright and moving as a flower blooming in spring.

"I want to know, why did you agree?"

Yang Lingchen asked curiously, his eyes full of scrutiny.

"Because you're handsome and quite pleasing to the eye, and I just happen to be missing a fly swatter."

Feng Xueqing suddenly felt incredibly witty. Regardless of whether she won or lost this bet, she would gain a 'swatter.' If any annoying flies appeared in the future, she could just hand them all over to Yang Lingchen to deal with.

Yang Lingchen pondered for a moment and said, "Alright, it's a deal."

At this moment, Yang Lingchen also understood Feng Xueqing's plan: she wanted to use him as a shield.

However, Yang Lingchen was quite willing to be this shield. After all, Feng Xueqing was the girl among all he had met who could most arouse a man's desire.

Not only did she have a baby face and huge breasts, but she also possessed an Immortal Qi that didn't belong to this world, as if she didn't belong to this mortal Realm.

"The champion contention battle now begins."

Just then, the voice of the Outer Sect Grand Elder rang out, echoing across the entire venue like a great bell.

As the voice of the Outer Sect Grand Elder faded, Feng Xueqing moved like a gust of wind, instantly striking out a palm towards Yang Lingchen with lightning speed.

Yang Lingchen also didn't use a weapon, employing palm techniques as he fought Feng Xueqing.

Although both of them had the cultivation level of the sixth layer of the Bright Profound Realm, the combat power they displayed already far surpassed ordinary second-layer Profound Understanding Realm experts.

Meanwhile, in the clouds above the Heavenly Origin Palace Outer Sect.

"How is he here?"

An exquisitely beautiful figure floated within the clouds in the air, her lovely eyes fixed intently on Yang Lingchen on the Arena, filled with confusion and curiosity.

The champion contention battle continued, and in the blink of an eye, Yang Lingchen and Feng Xueqing had exchanged hundreds of moves.

For a moment, Yang Lingchen grew more and more alarmed as he fought. Since his Transmigration, he had never encountered anyone in the same Realm who could contend with him.

Of course, Yang Lingchen still had ultimate moves he hadn't used, such as the God Slaying Sword Art and the Soul Devouring Slash, but he didn't plan on using them.

Feng Xueqing was even more shocked than he was. She thought to herself, "How is this scoundrel so strong? Even in that place, few people in the same Realm could contend with This Young Lady!"

At this moment, Feng Xueqing faked a strike and fiercely kicked straight towards Yang Lingchen's groin.

"Holy crap, you despicable woman." Yang Lingchen quickly dodged the kick and sent a palm strike grasping towards Feng Xueqing's chest.

Seeing this, Feng Xueqing quickly countered with a palm strike of her own.

In the blink of an eye, several hundred more moves passed, and Lingchen finally began to gain the upper hand.

However, Yang Lingchen didn't dare use his full strength at this time. This was his future woman; he couldn't afford to damage her.

As the battle continued, the fighting styles of the two gradually changed.

Feng Xueqing was likely tired too, no longer fighting as fiercely as before. It was as if this was no longer a duel, but a simple spar.

The two began fighting together with the grace of a Dragon and Phoenix. Feng Xueqing's snow-white clothes fluttered in the wind, making her look like a Fairy descended to the mortal world. Her beautiful black hair swayed with the breeze, adding a touch of nimble beauty. Her tender, jade-like skin shimmered with a captivating glow under the sunlight, truly resembling a descending Fairy.

As for Yang Lingchen's appearance, he was one in ten thousand. Dressed in white brocade, he looked even more dashing and unrestrained. His thick long hair was tied up high, giving him a heroic and vigorous look. With a slight smile on his lips, his features were sharp and distinct, as if carved from stone.

Their palm techniques continuously struck out, resembling a pair of Golden Boy and Jade Maiden dancing gracefully; the scene was truly beautiful.

In the blink of an eye, several hundred more rounds passed. Feng Xueqing finally ran out of strength and was struck by Yang Lingchen, sending her flying backward.

At this moment, Yang Lingchen stopped his attack, flew forward, caught Feng Xueqing, and held her in his arms.

At this point, Feng Xueqing also stopped attacking. The two embraced tightly, neither speaking a word.

Everyone below the Arena was stunned.

What exactly were they doing?

After a long time.

"scoundrel, how long do you intend to hold me?" Feng Xueqing asked coquettishly, her voice carrying a hint of shyness.

"I want to hold you forever, until the end of time and the collapse of the stars." Yang Lingchen gazed deeply at Feng Xueqing with his melancholy eyes, as if wanting to engrave her appearance deep into his heart.

"scoundrel, you don't actually think you can conquer This Young Lady with such a cliché method, do you?" Feng Xueqing curled her lips, her eyes full of teasing.

"Ahem... well, Little Tiger Girl, according to the agreement, you should be my woman now. It should be fine if I hug you a bit more, right?" Yang Lingchen said awkwardly, an embarrassed smile on his face.

"Then do you like me?" Feng Xueqing blinked, her bright eyes filled with anticipation.

"Of course I do!" Yang Lingchen said without hesitation.

"What do you like about me?" Feng Xueqing asked curiously, looking like an innocent little girl.

"You're beautiful, big, cute, very unique, and your talent is excellent. These are all things I like," Yang Lingchen laughed, his eyes full of sincerity.

"scoundrel, you big pervert." Feng Xueqing pouted charmingly, her face instantly turning red like a ripe apple.

"Then what do you think of me?" Yang Lingchen smiled, a hint of expectation in his eyes.

"Except that you're handsome and talented, you don't seem to have any other virtues." Feng Xueqing thought for a moment and said, her tone carrying a bit of intentional teasing.

"But do you like it?" Yang Lingchen asked seriously, his eyes full of nervousness.

"Yes, I do! These two points are exactly what I like; neither can be missing, because This Young Lady is also a beauty enthusiast," Feng Xueqing chuckled, her smile as bright as sunlight.

Just then, Grand Elder Yi Yuanyang walked over. Seeing this, Yang Lingchen and Feng Xueqing quickly separated.

Yi Yuanyang then announced the final results of this Grand Competition: Yang Lingchen won first place, Feng Xueqing took second place, and Chen Jun secured third place.

The top three of this Grand Competition would all receive the opportunity to enter the Inner Sect early.

Normally, to enter the Inner Sect, one must either possess the Profound Understanding Realm cultivation level or be taken as a Disciple by an Inner Sect Elder.

"Congratulations on becoming Heavenly Origin Palace Inner Sect Disciples. Now, follow me to the Inner Sect for registration!" Yi Yuanyang laughed, his smile full of satisfaction.

Having finally entered the Inner Sect, Yang Lingchen couldn't help but feel joy in his heart at this moment.

Because in Heavenly Origin Palace, once one enters the Inner Sect, it means they have truly become a Heavenly Origin Palace Disciple.

Led by Yi Yuanyang, the two passed through several mountain peaks and arrived at the Heavenly Origin Palace Assessment Hall.

The Assessment Hall is the location for Disciple promotion assessments, but since Yang Lingchen and Feng Xueqing were first and second in the Grand Competition, they were exempt from the assessment and could register directly.

The Heavenly Origin Palace Inner Sect has Seven Great Peak Masters, overseeing Heavenly Origin Peak, Tianxin Peak, Tianji Peak, Tianxuan Peak, Tiandan Peak, Tianzhen Peak, and Tianqi Peak. Among them, Heavenly Origin Peak is the Main Peak, where the Palace Master resides.