Dual Cultivation: A Carefree Journey Through Another World, the Empress Falls into My Hands

Even before the inner sect competition began, Chu Yunfan already had plans for Shangguan Wan in his mind.

Of course, Chu Yunfan was unaware that Shangguan Wan had been guarding him outside Sword Valley for a day and a night to prevent anyone from disturbing his comprehension of sword intent.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have had this thought; he would have been overjoyed.

Meanwhile, Shangguan Wan, seemingly sensing Chu Yunfan's "malice," immediately looked back in the direction of his gaze.

In an instant, their eyes met, but there were no sparks or flashes of light; only the gentle, unassuming friendship between gentlemen.

After all, given Shangguan Wan's proud and aloof nature, even if she cared about Chu Yunfan, she wouldn't show it on her face or in her eyes.

When Chu Yunfan saw Shangguan Wanping's calm and indifferent eyes, the flame of longing in his heart was instantly extinguished.

This time, however, Shangguan Wan did not immediately look away, but instead stared at Chu Yunfan for several seconds.

This scene, of course, did not escape the discerning eyes of Yu Feixuan, the peak master of Tianxuan Peak.

"Wan'er, do you have any special relationship with this disciple?"

Yu Feixuan's gentle and melodious voice suddenly rang in Shangguan Wan's ears.

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Wan immediately explained:

"It's nothing, just a brief encounter!"

"Oh? Is that all?"

I remember that your gaze never lingered on any of the male disciples for more than a second.

But just now, you and this disciple stared at each other for a full three seconds.

I don't believe you when you say that!

Yu Feixuan stared at Shangguan Wan with a half-smile in her eyes and a look of curiosity.

Although she was the peak master, she didn't act like one at all when talking to Shangguan Wan. Instead, it was as intimate as a chat between sisters.

However, at this moment, Shangguan Wan did not feel any sense of familiarity.

Upon hearing Yu Feixuan's words, she was startled and didn't even dare to turn around to look at Yu Feixuan, fearing that the other party might see something from her expression or eyes.

Not knowing how to explain, she simply remained silent, her eyes fixed on the competition arena below, as if waiting for the inner sect competition to begin.

Seeing Shangguan Wan's reaction, Yu Feixuan became even more curious.

"If you won't speak, then I'll just have to see what this extraordinary man is capable of that makes our proud chief disciple of Tianxuan Peak look at him differently!"

As soon as the voice rang out, Yu Feixuan's gaze fell on Chu Yunfan.

Upon taking a look, Yu Feixuan immediately noticed something amiss.

Because Chu Yunfan fully displayed the great spirit of shamelessness, his gaze was fixed on Shangguan Wan, as if he were being drawn in.

Based on Yu Feixuan's understanding of Shangguan Wan, if anyone had dared to stare at her like that in the past, they would have been beaten to a pulp long ago.

"I didn't expect there was really something fishy going on!"

Yu Feixuan looked at Chu Yunfan and smiled slightly.

That smile made the heavens pale in comparison; it was breathtakingly beautiful.

Yu Feixuan and Shangguan Wan stood side by side.

Chu Yunfan kept staring at Shangguan Wan, and his gaze naturally included Yu Feixuan beside her.

That smile immediately drew a second glance from Chu Yunfan.

The truth is, although Shangguan Wan did not look in Chu Yunfan's direction on the surface, she was watching him out of the corner of her eye the whole time.

Therefore, she immediately noticed this unusual look in Chu Yunfan's eyes.

Instantly, a murderous aura appeared on Shangguan Wan's beautiful face.

Just as a murderous aura appeared on Shangguan Wan's face, Yu Feixuan's smile deepened.

It turns out that Yu Feixuan had smiled at Chu Yunfan on purpose to attract his attention.

At the same time, Yu Feixuan's soul power had already locked onto Shangguan Wan, observing her reaction.

As expected, Shangguan Wan got jealous.

"Girls really are like birds that grow up and leave home. Even my sister Wan'er, who has such high standards, has had her heart stolen!"

Yu Feixuan's slightly teasing tone rang out beside Shangguan Wan.

Immediately, Shangguan Wan realized what was happening, quickly concealed the murderous aura on her face, and pretended to be nonchalant.

However, Yu Feixuan had sharp eyes and had already seen through everything, so she was no longer fooled by Shangguan Wan's performance.

"I wasn't particularly interested in this inner sect competition, but since he's the one my little sister Wan'er loves, I'll have to take a good look at him!"

Yu Feixuan persisted, determined to get to the bottom of things.

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Wan remained outwardly calm, but inwardly she had already whipped Chu Yunfan a thousand times over.

"Those stinky men, they're all the same, all womanizers!"

Even with Lin Qianqian around, I haven't held a grudge against you.

Unexpectedly, another woman's smile captivated you.

"Wait until the inner sect competition, I'll see how I deal with you!"

It has to be said that Shangguan Wan and Chu Yunfan are truly in sync.

One wanted to slap the other's butt during the inner sect competition.

The other one also wanted to teach the other a lesson in the inner sect competition.

Their thought processes are exactly the same.

However, whether Shangguan Wan, the tigress, will unleash her fury or Chu Yunfan will display his prowess will depend on their respective strengths.

As time goes by, the time when this scene will take place is getting closer and closer.

With all the members of the seven inner peaks present, a bell rang throughout the inner sect of the Qingyun Sword Sect.

The once-every-five-years-long inner sect competition of the Qingyun Sword Sect has finally begun!

At this moment, all the disciples participating in the inner sect competition were eager to get on the field and show off their prowess.

However, with tens of thousands of participants in the inner sect competition, it's impossible for all the matches to be held simultaneously; they must be conducted in sequence.

There are ten separate competition stages in the competition area.

This means that only ten matches can be held at the same time.

The order of the matches and their respective opponents were determined entirely by drawing lots.

All ten referees simultaneously waved their right hands.

Immediately afterwards, tens of thousands of jade tablets rose into the air and then landed precisely in the hands of each participating disciple.

Not a single piece more, not a single piece less.

Then, the jade tokens in each disciple's hand began to glow.

Chu Yunfan glanced at the jade pendant in his hand. In the light of the jade pendant, a number flashed—"eight thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight".

"That's really an auspicious number!"

Chu Yunfan smiled slightly.

At that moment, a loud voice resounded throughout the entire competition arena.

"The two disciples whose jade tokens have the number one, step onto the number one competition platform."

The two disciples whose jade tokens bear the number two, step onto the second competition platform!

And so on, get on stage quickly!

As soon as he finished speaking, twenty disciples used their movement techniques to enter the ten competition platforms.

Subsequently, lights shone around the ten competition platforms, forming ten semi-circular light shields that completely enveloped the platforms.

This protective shield is a defensive formation, capable of withstanding attacks from a Martial King realm expert without breaking.

The purpose, of course, is to prevent innocent people from being harmed in the battle on the arena.