The Lord God is kneeling on the washboard again

The man in black looked at Luo Lingshan gloomily and said coldly, "Are you willing to be outdone by Xing Xuanli? Are you willing to watch her and Nangong Han live together?"

Luo Lingshan shuddered and looked up at the man in black, her eyes filled with pain and unwillingness. "What can I do? Xing Xuanli is outstanding in every way. How can I compare to her?"

The man in black snorted coldly: "Humph, you are so self-pitying, no wonder you have to end up like this."

Luo Lingshan bit her lip, her voice trembling slightly. "Then what do you think I should do? Should I compete with her? I don't have the strength to do that."

The man in black stepped forward and stared at Luo Lingshan: "Your strength can be improved, but if you don't even have the courage to fight, you will always be trampled under her feet."

Tears welled up in Luo Lingshan's eyes: "But even if I have the courage, what can I do? Nangong Han doesn't have me in his heart at all."

The man in black said angrily, "If you don't try, how can you know the outcome? Are you going to give up so easily?"

Luo Lingshan lowered her head, lost in deep confusion and entanglement: "I... I don't know."

The man in black softened his tone a little, but remained serious. "Think about it carefully. Are you willing to live in her shadow for the rest of your life, watching your beloved live happily with her?"

The man in black stared at Luo Lingshan with a sharp gaze and snorted coldly, "It was indeed a mistake to choose you to mess up Nangong Han's fierce tribulation."

Luo Lingshan's heart trembled at the cold gaze. She opened her mouth, wanting to defend herself but didn't know where to start.

The man in black stepped forward, his powerful aura almost suffocating Luo Lingshan. "I thought you could take on this important task and disrupt Nangong Han's fate, but I didn't expect you to be so incompetent. Instead, you made the situation worse."

Luo Lingshan's face turned pale in an instant. She lowered her head and said in a voice as thin as a mosquito, "I... I have tried my best."

"Try your best?" The man in black laughed in anger. "Your best effort is to mess things up? Because of your mistake, our plan has completely failed. Now we are in such a passive situation. What is your crime?"

Luo Lingshan's body trembled slightly, tears welling up in her eyes, "I...I'm sorry, I didn't expect it to turn out like this."

The man in black looked at her pitiful appearance, and his anger grew even stronger. "What's the point of saying sorry now? You must find a way to make up for the mistakes you made, otherwise, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

After saying that, the man in black flicked his sleeves and turned away, leaving Luo Lingshan standing there blankly, full of fear and regret.

Meanwhile, the atmosphere in the Qingmu Sect was somewhat solemn. Young Sect Master Li Fengjue was sitting in the main hall, his brows slightly furrowed, as if he were contemplating something important.

At this time, an elder came hurriedly and said with a cupped hand: "Young Sect Master, Lingxiao Sect has arranged a marriage with our Qingmu Sect."

Li Fengjue's expression remained calm upon hearing this. He simply uttered "Oh" and then asked, "Who did the Lingxiao Sect send to propose marriage?"

The elder said: "Luo Nanyang's daughter, Luo Lingshan.

When Li Fengjue heard the name Luo Lingshan, a hint of sarcasm appeared on his lips. "That woman is so stupid that she even dared to challenge Xing Xuanli, the Palace Master of Sun Moon Palace, and Shi Sang, the Deputy Master of Shadow Killing Tower."

His eyes were filled with disdain and contempt, as if Luo Lingshan's behavior was ridiculous and presumptuous in his eyes. "Humph, with her meager abilities, she dares to have such a bold idea. She's simply ignorant of her own limitations."

The subordinates beside him didn't dare to breathe as they listened to the words of the young sect leader, knowing that Li Fengjue was extremely dissatisfied at the moment.

Li Fengjue continued, "Xing Xuanli and Shi Sang are both top figures in the martial arts world. Luo Lingshan actually dared to provoke them. She is really courting death."

"Young Sect Master, perhaps Luo Lingshan has something special to rely on?" a subordinate said boldly.

Li Fengjue turned his head abruptly and glared at the subordinate. "Special reliance? What could she possibly rely on? She was just acting impulsively in the heat of the moment."

"Then Young Sect Master, how should we view Luo Lingshan?" another subordinate asked cautiously.

Li Fengjue crossed his arms and thought for a moment before saying, "Don't pay any attention to her for now. Let's see what kind of jokes she can make next. This kind of stupid woman is not worth our attention."

Li Fengjue said, "Can a Jindan stage cultivator who relied on medicinal pills be compared to one who cultivated through self-cultivation? Not to mention Xing Xuanli is a dual cultivator of spiritual power and martial arts."

His expression was serious, his tone filled with disdain for the former and admiration for Xing Xuanli. "Those who rely on elixirs to improve are merely superficial, possessing realms without the corresponding strength. Xing Xuanli, on the other hand, cultivates both spiritual power and martial arts. What a talent and perseverance!" Li Fengjue's eyes shone with admiration.

"Practicing both spiritual and martial arts means that she has to put in twice or even more effort than an ordinary person. Not only does she have to cultivate spiritual power, but she also has to hone her martial arts. You can imagine how hard it is." Li Fengjue raised his head slightly, as if imagining how hard Xing Xuanli was practicing.

"People like this are truly worthy of respect and admiration. Compared to them, those monks who rely on elixirs are simply not worth mentioning." His voice was firm and powerful, echoing in the air.

The disciples around him listened to his words and all showed expressions of agreement, nodding their heads continuously.

"Young Sect Master is right. Xing Xuanli's achievements are by no means accidental. They are the result of countless sweat and hard work." A disciple said with emotion.

Li Fengjue took a deep breath and said slowly: "Therefore, on the road of cultivation, we must not seek shortcuts. We must, like Xing Xuanli, rely on our own efforts and persistence to pursue higher realms." Everyone responded in unison, with a bit more firmness and determination in their eyes.

Li Fengjue's expression was stern. Without hesitation, he sent someone back to Lingxiao Sect and said firmly, "Find someone else to arrange the marriage!"

His voice echoed in the hall, carrying an undeniable determination. The subordinates beside him couldn't help but shudder, knowing that the Young Master's dissatisfaction with this marriage had reached its peak.

"Young Sect Master, if we refuse so bluntly, we might offend the Lingxiao Sect." An elder said worriedly.

Li Fengjue snorted coldly, "So what if they offended me? Do we, the Qingmu Sect, really fear them? Luo Lingshan is not worthy of my marriage."

"However, the Lingxiao Sect is also quite powerful in the martial arts world. If we reject it forcefully, it will only lead to conflicts between the two sects." Another elder tried to persuade.

Li Fengjue stared straight ahead, his eyes as sharp as torches. "I don't care! The person I, Li Fengjue, want to marry must not be such a despicable woman. If they know better, they can find a suitable candidate. Otherwise, this marriage will be cancelled!"

With that, he flicked his sleeves and departed, leaving the elders and subordinates looking at each other in bewilderment, unsure of what to do. However, the Young Sect Master had already made his decision, so they could only bite the bullet and return to the Lingxiao Sect. As for what kind of turmoil would ensue, they could only wait and see.