Facing Sakai Kōshi's arrogance and insolence, Long Xingyun paid him no mind.
Just as he was about to enter the arena, Long Xiaotian cautioned him, "Xingyun, this little devil from Sakura Country is your love rival. Don't show him any mercy when you strike. Finish him quickly, hit him where it hurts the most, and ideally, leave him with a lifelong psychological scar!"
"Remember, don't shame our master!"
"Grandfather, I understand!"
Long Xingyun clenched his fists and strode with steady steps toward the center of the arena.
"Long Xingyun, go for it!"
"Beat this little devil from Sakura Country soundly, don't lose face for our reclusive noble families!"
"That's right, Long Xingyun, you must unleash your full power, just like your grandfather dealt with Jiang Feijiao, cripple this little devil in one go!"
"Long Xingyun, if you defeat this little devil, we'll all throw you a victory feast!"
At this moment, the younger generation from the reclusive noble families present, shouted in unison, cheering Long Xingyun on.
The elders, biting their lips, secretly worried for Long Xingyun.
Ever since Sakai Kōshi entered the arena, the invisible aura of dominance he exuded had already caused some of the elders present to inwardly marvel with alarm.
The aura emanating from this young man was unlike any other, with a subtle, cold glint flickering within it, as if he were a collection of knives, causing sharp pain to anyone who looked at him.
"Roar!"
When Long Xingyun reached about ten meters from Sakai Kōshi, he heard Sakai Kōshi howl like a wolf and swiftly lunge at Long Xingyun.
Boom!
The collision of the two was like a colossal thunderclap.
A black smoke billowed into the air, engulfing them both, and lingered for a long time without dissipating.
Within the smoke, there was no sound.
Everyone present watched the swirling smoke in stunned silence.
A profound silence fell over the surroundings.
Why was there no movement at all from these two within the smoke?
Time ticked by, second by second.
After a long while, the smoke began to thin and dissipate.
At this moment!
Everyone could finally see clearly that Long Xingyun stood erect, his hands clasped behind his back.
And Sakai Kōshi was kneeling before him, blood trickling from his lips, his face pale, panting heavily.
"You... you've crippled all my cultivation,"
Sakai Kōshi asked Long Xingyun, his voice choked with tears, "How did you do it?"
Upon hearing this, Long Xingyun cupped his fists towards the heavens and bowed, laughing heartily, "It's all thanks to my master. He bestowed upon me boundless power, allowing me to defeat you, this little devil from Sakura Country, in one fell swoop!"
"Take me away, I want to leave here!"
Sakai Kōshi frantically shouted at his black-clad bodyguards, "What are you standing around for? This kid is a devil! Hurry and take me back to Sakura Country, I don't want to die here!"
Huh?
Where did the arrogance of this little devil go just now?
Hearing his frantic cries, everyone present was somewhat bewildered.
Weren't they told he was a master from the ancient martial arts world of Sakura Country? How could he be so fragile?
Couldn't he at least hold on for a few rounds? He was defeated in a single move!
The black-clad bodyguards swarmed forward, lifted Sakai Kōshi, and dragged him into a car, which then sped away in a blur.
Their movements were so swift they were almost dizzying!
For a moment, Jiang Feijiao was dumbfounded.
How could such a thing happen?
This must have been a mistake by Sakai Kōshi!
How could he possibly be unable to defeat even Long Xingyun?
"Xueyan, you go, cripple that kid! I absolutely cannot lose my position as the Northern Branch Head of the Reclusive Noble Families!"
Jiang Feijiao roared hysterically at his daughter.
"Dad, why are you clinging so desperately to this position as branch head?"
Jiang Xueyan asked, "Why can't we live a leisurely and peaceful life like everyone else?"
Jiang Feijiao shook his head, his voice a little weak, "Xueyan, Dad has done too many bad things. If I lose this position, many people will come to settle the score with me!"
"If you don't want Dad to die, then cripple that kid for me!"
"I'm begging you, that kid is definitely not your match!"
Hearing this, Jiang Xueyan nodded with great reluctance and said, "Dad, I'll do my best. If I can't defeat Long Xingyun, then it's your fate!"
With that, she faced the arena and strode forward, coming to stand opposite Long Xingyun. She clasped her fists and said with a blank expression, "Long Xingyun, today, this humble woman is here to fight on my father's orders. Please make your move!"
Long Xingyun looked at the stunning beauty before him, smiled faintly, and said, "Xueyan, why don't you make the first move!"
"Then don't blame me for being impolite!"
As soon as Jiang Xueyan finished speaking, her entire form became a blur, and she lunged towards Long Xingyun.
Long Xingyun leaped into the air, like a flying swallow, circling in the air to evade Jiang Xueyan's fierce assault.
As soon as his feet touched the ground, he spun around sharply, and with a boom, a white light flashed from his body, enclosing both him and Jiang Xueyan within a small confined space.
At that moment, Jiang Xueyan felt her entire body stiffen.
She felt as if she had gone limp, completely losing the strength to strike.
"What is going on?" Jiang Xueyan asked in shock and alarm.
Long Xingyun smiled slightly and said, "Jiang Xueyan, this is the vital energy radiating from me. You've been trapped by my vital energy."
"You could also say that this is our world for two now. No matter what we say or do, no one can see!"
"What nonsense are you talking about?"
Jiang Xueyan said, flushed with shame and anger, "What world for two do we have?"
Long Xingyun said with a playful grin, "Xueyan, I know you've always liked me in your heart. It's just that the two families have always had deep-seated grudges, and coupled with your father's influence, you haven't dared to express your love for me!"
"To be frank, I like you very much too. The affection is mutual, so why don't we join forces and create our world for two!"
"Hmph, Jiang, don't try to sweet-talk me. Everyone knows that the person you truly like is Bai Yiling from C City!"
Jiang Xueyan said, filled with both shame and rage, "Since I'm no match for you now, you can do as you please, whether it's to kill or torture me!"
Long Xingyun smiled and said, "Xueyan, to tell you the truth, in the past, I overestimated myself, thinking Bai Yiling would surely be my woman!"
"Now I realize how pathetic I was. She is a fairy-like beauty who walks among the clouds, and I am simply not worthy of her!"
"In this mundane world, we are the perfect match, Xueyan. Promise me, as long as we are together, no one will dare to harm your Jiang family!"
"Promise me!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Long Xingyun unexpectedly embraced Jiang Xueyan.
Jiang Xueyan was both embarrassed and anxious, "Let go of me, you... Ah, what are you doing?"
"I only want to truly possess you!" Long Xingyun held Jiang Xueyan tightly, refusing to let go.
...
"Alas, this is not suitable for young eyes, too much to bear!"
At this moment, in a bamboo pavilion on the back mountain of Zhuxi Village, Cheng Xiaofan watched the scene of Long Xingyun battling Jiang Xueyan on the top of the Heavenly Lake on his phone, and couldn't help but shake his head and sigh in exasperation, "Having such a disciple is simply a disgrace to my status as a master!"
No one would have imagined that Cheng Xiaofan had hidden a camera on the broken sky eagle he had released, and this camera, amplified by spiritual energy, could penetrate the vital energy that erupted from Long Xingyun and capture everything that happened within.
"It seems my energy pills and happy wine are indeed too powerful for ancient martial arts practitioners!"