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

The moment the referee announced the match roster, Chu Yunfan was immediately shocked.

Although he knew this day would come sooner or later, and had even thought about spanking Shangguan Wan during the inner sect competition.

But when the moment actually came, Chu Yunfan realized that he couldn't bring himself to harm Shangguan Wan.

However, if Chu Yunfan wants to win first place in the inner sect competition, he must defeat Shangguan Wan.

Otherwise, he had already drawn with Jian Shisan once, and if he were to draw with Shangguan Wan again, or even lose to her, he would be in serious trouble.

Therefore, the first place was destined to be out of his reach.

With a heart full of conflicting emotions, Chu Yunfan stepped onto the competition stage.

When their eyes met, Chu Yunfan realized that Shangguan Wan was still the same Shangguan Wan.

She appears gentle, but her eyes are incredibly firm and full of fighting spirit.

However, Chu Yunfan did not make a move, and Shangguan Wan also showed no intention of drawing her sword.

The two just stared at each other.

As a result, the emperor was not anxious, but the eunuch was.

The inner disciples watching from the arena began to discuss among themselves.

"What are these two doing? Why haven't they made a move yet?"

"Perhaps they are engaged in an invisible confrontation, just like when Chu Yunfan attacked Jian Shisan and the others with his sword intent?"

"This doesn't seem like it either. Look at the way Chu Yunfan is staring at Senior Sister Shangguan Wan."

Where was there even a hint of murderous intent? Instead, she seemed rather affectionate.

……

At the same time, the fat man who was happily counting spirit stones next to the gambling table suddenly raised his head and scanned Chu Yunfan and Shangguan Wan back and forth.

"Could these two really be having an affair?"

Just as everyone was discussing this, Shangguan Wan, on the competition stage, suddenly spoke up and said to Chu Yunfan:

"I know I'm no match for you, but I still want to have a match with you."

If you win against me, then I will completely forgive you for what happened before!

Upon hearing Shangguan Wan's words, Chu Yunfan's eyes flickered slightly, and he felt a little tempted.

Then, Chu Yunfan reminded Shangguan Wan of something:

"My sword is fast, watch out!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Chu Yunfan's figure disappeared into thin air.

At the same time, a sudden gust of wind rose up on the competition platform.

Accompanying the gale was an endless stream of wind-based sword energy.

Seeing this, Shangguan Wan dared not be negligent and immediately used her strongest defensive move.

The pinnacle of the Heavenly Rank sword technique – Tianxuan Wuque.

In an instant, the light of Tianxuan Star descended from the sky, enveloping Shangguan Wan and forming a perfect protective shield.

At the same time, Chu Yunfan realized that the cultivation aura emanating from Shangguan Wan had also reached the level of a half-step Martial King.

This made Shangguan Wan's defensive move ridiculously strong.

Of course, if Chu Yunfan used the Wind's Freedom move, he could defeat Shangguan Wan immediately.

But Chu Yunfan obviously wouldn't use such a dangerous move to deal with Shangguan Wan.

Therefore, Chu Yunfan used his newly comprehended "Great Fusion Technique" to condense all the wind sword energy into a huge wind sword blade, which he then slashed at the shield on Shangguan Wan's body.

With a "crack" sound, the shield on Shangguan Wan's body shattered.

At that moment, Chu Yunfan activated the "Tianji Shadowless Sword" and teleported to Shangguan Wan's side.

However, he simply stood there quietly and did not draw his sword against Shangguan Wan.

When Shangguan Wan saw this scene, her heart was immediately warmed.

Instead of taking advantage of Chu Yunfan's restraint to retaliate, she reminded Chu Yunfan of something:

"Based on my observation, your Free and Unfettered Sword Intent can transform any sword energy attack into other spiritual energy substances."

My move, Tianxuan Wuque, which appeared to be composed of starlight, was essentially sword energy. It simply borrowed the power of starlight from Tianxuan Star to strengthen and improve my defense.

The sword techniques of the other peaks are largely based on the same principle.

So, when I met other people later...

Actually, your Free and Unfettered Sword Intent can play an even greater role!

After saying that, Shangguan Wan stepped down from the competition platform without hesitation.

Meanwhile, a heated discussion broke out in the audience.

Because the battle between Chu Yunfan and Shangguan Wan didn't resemble a fight at all; rather, it was more like a simple sparring session.

The calm demeanor of the two as they talked, both at the beginning and after the battle, left everyone stunned.

"No, I mean, is this battle really over?"

A disciple watching the match looked bewildered as Shangguan Wan and Chu Yunfan walked off the stage one after the other.

Then someone continued:

"Yes! Senior Sister Shangguan Wan shouldn't be that weak!"

As soon as these words were spoken, someone immediately chimed in.

"Yes, yes, yes! I've seen Senior Sister Shangguan Wan fight before, this doesn't seem like her true strength!"

……

Of course, these are the reactions of ordinary disciples.

As for the chief disciples of each peak in the inner sect, they noticed some clues between Chu Yunfan and Shangguan Wan.

Xiao Yi, who had always been interested in Shangguan Wan, noticed something was off the moment Chu Yunfan and Shangguan Wan stepped onto the stage.

Because he noticed a rare hint of tenderness in Shangguan Wan's eyes when she looked at Chu Yunfan.

You should know that he had known Shangguan Wan for more than ten years, and he had never seen such a gentle look in her eyes before.

At this moment, Shangguan Wan gave Chu Yunfan this look.

The significance of this is self-evident.

"Why? Why is this happening?"

Xiao Yi gritted his teeth, trying hard to suppress the jealousy burning in his heart.

Meanwhile, the area where the seven peak masters were located was even more lively.

Because they could clearly hear the conversation between Shangguan Wan and Chu Yunfan.

"I have a feeling there's some kind of story between these two disciples?"

Shen Yujun, the peak master of Yuheng Peak, suddenly came to the side of Yu Feixuan, the peak master of Tianxuan Peak, and spoke quietly.

Upon hearing this, Yu Feixuan simply smiled and did not reply.

At the same time, Li Wujiang, the peak master of Tianji Peak, suddenly remembered a sentence that Yu Feixuan had said before.

"Some people may appear to be disciples of Tianji Peak, but their hearts are already with Tianxuan Peak!"

Thinking of this, Li Wujiang looked at Yu Feixuan with suspicion and said:

"Peak Master Yu, did you already know that there was something fishy going on between the two of them?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Feixuan's smile widened, but she replied with:

"I don't know anything about it!"

Upon hearing Yu Feixuan's answer, the other peak masters clearly did not believe it.

However, before they could ask any further questions, an even more heated discussion suddenly erupted from the competition platform below, immediately drawing all their attention.

"What?! Senior Brother Sword Thirteen was actually defeated by Wang Tianba!"

"Impossible! How can Wang Tianba be so powerful!"

"Yes, I am a disciple of Yaoguang Peak, and I know Wang Tianba."

Six months ago, he was just an ordinary inner disciple in the late stage of the Martial Grandmaster realm.

"Only six months have passed, how could he suddenly become so powerful!"

……

At this moment, everyone in the audience was staring intently at the competition stage, their faces filled with disbelief.

But no matter how they looked at it, the person lying on the ground on the dueling platform was indeed Jian Shisan.