Resisting the Wind and Splendor

"You ask me if I dare?" Tuoba Yi laughed loudly, as if he had heard the funniest joke in the world.

"I have always wondered if Miss Li is wise and resourceful. Could it be that you wish to engage in a literary contest with me? I have absolutely no interest in such flowery language."

"Third Prince, rest assured. Although I am well-read and learned, I will not bully those who are physically strong but simple-minded. Third Prince, do not be afraid."

These words caused a moment of silence among the audience, after which someone suddenly burst into laughter.

Even Tuoba Liuli, after a moment of surprise, couldn't help but burst into laughter.

She had known her third brother for so many years, and she had never seen him so embarrassed in front of a girl.

Tuoba Yi pursed his lips, glanced at Chu Yueli, and snorted coldly, "Then may I ask, Miss Li, what do you wish to compete in? Spearmanship?"

He stretched out his hand.

Wu Dan, who was below the stage, quickly stepped forward and responded, "Third Prince, the gun!"

He threw the spear in his hand onto the stage.

Tuoba Yi casually took it, and with a flick of his wrist, the spear stood beside him with a clang.

The entire training ground shook violently, sending dust flying everywhere.

But the floor beneath the spear showed no cracks and remained completely undamaged.

Such formidable internal strength.

Chu Yueli took two steps back.

The audience below the stage became worried again.

The Third Prince's skill seems even greater than when he fought Prince Jin earlier.

Without a doubt, the Third Prince was enraged.

Can this delicate young lady really withstand it? I'm afraid one move would be enough to shatter her to pieces.

Chu Xiaohe and Zisu stood anxiously below the martial arts stage.

Everyone knew that the Third Prince was unhappy when he brandished his spear just now.

Tuoba Yi said coldly, "Miss Li, I will give you three moves. Take out your weapon and make your move."

"The Third Prince hasn't quite understood what I'm going to compete in yet."

"In a martial arts contest, what's needed is strength and technique, not explanation!" he snorted.

Chu Yueli said, "Although both are martial arts competitions, the Third Prince and Prince Jin have already competed, so it would be pointless to compete in the same way again. Third Prince, how about we compete in a different way?"

"Whatever!" As long as it's a martial arts competition, Tuoba Yiliang can't really use any moves!

He doesn't bully women, but this little girl needs to have her mouth tagged.

Chu Yueli turned around, looked at the girls below, and smiled, "Would any of you ladies like to borrow a sheer shawl? The lighter the material, the better."

A thin gauze shawl? What would they need that for in a martial arts contest?

Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment, and some of the girls were about to take it out.

But then the Empress, who was beside the Emperor, laughed and said, "I happen to have one here."

The old woman understood and immediately took it with both hands, personally delivering it to Chu Yueli.

Chu Yueli bowed slightly to the Empress and said, "Your Majesty, I apologize for any inconvenience, but this thin gauze shawl..."

The Empress smiled and said, "Use it however you like."

Chu Yueli nodded with a smile, then walked down from the stage, borrowed a guard's longsword, and cut the thin silk scarf into countless pieces.

Finally, she returned to the stage, divided the cut silk scarf into two piles, and handed them to Andro.

"What does this mean?" Tuoba Yi frowned slightly.

Chu Yueli laughed and said, "Third Prince, each of these stacks has ten layers of light gauze. I want to compete with you in spearmanship. With one spear thrust, I must pierce through eight layers, one more or one less."

"Furthermore, piercing through eight layers means that each layer must be split in two without any connection, but the ninth layer must not be damaged in the slightest."

She raised her eyes, looked into Tuoba Yi's deep, starry eyes, and smiled gently, "Third Prince, do you dare to accept the challenge?"