Blue Card Starry Sky

Chapter 105 The Yi Family Competition
The next morning, Lan Tian asked for leave and returned to the military camp. He told Xing Meng and Qi Fei everything he had seen and heard the night before, and also handed them the letter.

After listening to the report, Xing Meng took Lan Tian's letter. Every word was true, and it concerned the future relations between the Luo Yi Empire and the Shura Empire. She wondered what the Shura Empire's crown prince was planning, what his purpose was, and what danger he posed to the Luo Yi Empire!
Shortly after, the Grand Commander, having received the report, rushed over excitedly. He too found Lan Tian's discovery unbelievable, but he felt that the Shura Empire would soon face turmoil, which was neither a blessing nor a curse for the Luo Yi Empire. Everything was arranged, and Lan Tian returned to the Mingjian Baolai Chamber of Commerce as scheduled to continue his investigation.

Lan Tian's biggest worry right now is the safety of Hai Liang and Cao Yuqing. The explanation given by Yilante can be used to assume that they should be safe, but the most reliable way to put his mind at ease is to hear it from them themselves. He has to go to the Shura Empire to find out what's going on; he absolutely has to go.

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Far away in Luoyi City, Yi Mengying and Yu Jiahui are currently undergoing intensive training. Tomorrow they will participate in the selection competition, striving to win so that they can participate in the youth competition between the two empires held in the Shura Empire and regain control of the Holy Mountain for the next hundred years.

In her boudoir, Yi Mengying meditated diligently, focusing intently on cultivating her attribute skills. She hadn't revealed her full strength before because her skill attributes were unique, falling within the ethereal and elusive range of soul attacks belonging to the soul consciousness category. Her cultivation method was also very special, requiring her to be alone most of the time.

A flash of white light appeared, and an elderly man with white hair appeared in Yi Mengying's boudoir. He was kind, peaceful, and harmonious, and his face always revealed happiness and contentment!

"Grandpa, what brings you here?" Yi Mengying rushed over upon hearing the news and discovered it was her grandfather.

"Come see how your cultivation is going! You've been back for so long, you should have recovered completely. Focus on your cultivation and win this competition. Grandpa has high hopes for you!" Yi Mengying's grandfather, Yi Suo, was the head of the Yi family, a meritorious official of the Luo Yi Empire, and a legendary figure.

Yi Mengying said, "Grandpa, I understand. I will definitely strive to win and will not let you down."

"Good, my precious granddaughter, Grandpa will always support you. You are so much better than your old man!" Aesop said lovingly. This granddaughter was the apple of his eye, especially her skill attribute, which was the greatest gain of the Aesop family and was unique.

"Grandpa, I'm cultivating. You should go and rest. I'll get distracted if you're here," Yi Mengying said to Yi Suo. Her cultivation required quiet, self-awareness, and focused contemplation.

"Alright, Grandpa's leaving now. You focus on your cultivation." Aesop reluctantly left and vanished in an instant.

Aesop's visit disrupted Yi Mengying's cultivation and disturbed her concentration. Suddenly, a figure appeared in her mind—a handsome, dashing, and familiar man—her Brother Lantian.

Yi Mengying is constantly thinking about Lan Tian. She hasn't seen him since they parted ways in Sky City. Time has flown by, and her longing for him grows stronger every day. She can't wait to return to his side.

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The next morning, in the inner courtyard arena of the Yi family in Loy City, the young talents of the Yi family gathered, eager to participate in the upcoming competition. Ilant was among them; he had just returned from the border. This was the clan's greatest challenge, requiring every young talent to return and participate. It was a test of their abilities, an opportunity to showcase themselves, and a chance to gain the approval of the clan elders—a very important competition.

The Yi family is a prominent clan in Luoyi City, with its own main city, Nalan City. They are a meritorious family of the Luoyi Empire. The clan boasts numerous powerful experts and high-level warriors, attracting many from all sides to join. They are among the top three forces in Luoyi City. This year's clan selection is special; all the young talents of the entire clan have participated in the preliminary rounds, hoping to reach the finals and represent the family in the Shura Empire, showcasing the Yi family's capabilities and strength.

Yi Mengying is the only daughter of Yi Zhiyong, the third son of the clan chief Yi Suo. However, in terms of martial arts skills, he is inferior to Yi Suo, and no one in the clan can compare to him. He holds an important position in the empire and is the main person in charge of the Yi family in Luoyi City, overseeing all internal and external affairs of the Yi family. Clan chief Yi Suo basically doesn't care about anything and only focuses on cultivation.

Now, the clan leader and all the elders are in their places on the stands, and the competition is about to begin.

The competition is divided into beginner and advanced levels. The beginner level is a selection round to choose high-level individuals under the age of fourteen to enter the clan's high-level powerhouse training program. It is a crucial competition that determines their future. Therefore, the beginner selection round is extremely important as it determines the future development of the clan. The advanced level is the highlight of the competition, selecting talents who can represent the clan in the war against the Shura Empire with the Luo Yi Empire.

The Yi family has a rich heritage and a wealth of talent. Many promising stars have emerged in the preliminary competitions, which makes the patriarch Yiso very satisfied and gives him hope for the future of the family.

Next, the advanced competition will be held. A total of over a hundred people from the Yi family have signed up to participate, making the competition extremely fierce and the competition the longest, with the first round taking up an entire day.

The next day, the top twenty players were selected to advance to the final day. Ilante successfully advanced to the finals on the second day. Yi Mengying did not participate in the competition on the second day because her skill attributes were too unique; her direct entry into the finals had been unanimously approved by the clan elders.

On the third day, Yi Mengying and Yu Jiahui arrived at the arena in the courtyard. Today, Yi Mengying will participate in the final of the family's advanced competition. She will showcase her cultivation achievements over the past few years, challenge her peers in the family, and strive to be selected for the Luo Yi Empire to fight against the Shura Empire.

In a flash, Yi Mengying appeared on the arena. Her opponent was Yilanbo, the third son of Fifth Brother and Second Uncle, and the older brother of Yilante. Yilanbo's attribute skill was also quite special—Illusory Realm.

Yilanbo knew he couldn't defend against Yimengying's skill attacks, so he had to strike first and subdue Yimengying as soon as possible. If he were to be attacked by her, he would most likely lose.

With a whoosh, a gust of wind swept past, and Yilanbo launched a skill attack on Yimengying first. The entire arena was shrouded in mist, colorful and shimmering, making people feel lost and immersed in confusion. Anyone shrouded in it would have hallucinations, and the most vulnerable feelings in their hearts would appear before their eyes.

At this moment, Yi Mengying was completely shrouded in mist. A real scene appeared before her. The blue sky she had always longed for appeared before her, handsome and dashing, with a smile on his face, walking towards her. Yi Mengying's heart was filled with intense emotions.

"Brother Lantian, I've finally waited for you!" Yi Mengying ran towards Lantian without hesitation, embracing him with complete trust, unwilling to let go for even a second, completely immersed in joy and happiness.

"Yingying, are you alright?" Lantian asked affectionately.

(End of this chapter)