Transmigration: Experiencing Life's End - Dying Peacefully in One's Sleep

Chapter 276 The Young Man on a White Horse, Drunk in the Spring Breeze 6

A month later, on the day of the competition, the Qingyun Sect's square was filled with disciples.

The arena has been set up, and a row of chairs with five seats has been placed on the high ground in front of the arena, just enough for the two sect leaders and three elders.

The vice sect leader and elders had all arrived, and everyone looked at the empty seat in the middle, eagerly awaiting the sect leader's arrival.

"Host, for your sake, I've made an early appearance so you can be the grand finale. Come out now!" Xiao Qi said with a smile in her mind as she sat in her seat.

“Hmm!” Lou Yu said, standing on the mountaintop and looking down.

This was the first time that the sect leader had appeared before the public with so many people gathered together.

Even those who had already joined the Qingyun Sect might not have all met the Sect Master, and no one who had recently joined had ever seen him.

Aside from Ye Xiaofan, who had seen him before, he was standing in the crowd, just like everyone else, eagerly hoping she would see him compete.

Just as everyone was eagerly anticipating what was to come, a figure appeared on the chair in the middle.

Lou Yu appeared silently at the scene. Her gaze swept over the people below, and the disciples who met her eyes couldn't help but feel a sense of oppression.

The sect leader is very beautiful, but she is also someone that one dares not disrespect; strangers should stay away!

Ye Xiaofan met Lou Yu's gaze and even smiled at her, but Lou Yu's expression didn't change, and she looked away.

Yunshang, accompanied by the elders, stood up and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Sect Master!"

The disciples below then realized what was happening and bowed in greeting.

"Greetings, Sect Master!" The voices were loud and clear, filled with everyone's excitement, and even echoed back.

Lou Yu said, "No need for formalities, let the competition begin!"

Her voice wasn't loud, but everyone present felt as if it were right next to their ears.

This excited everyone even more, as the sect leader not only appeared and disappeared without a trace, but also possessed immense power.

"Host, you look so dignified right now. I didn't dare to move just now," Xiao Qi said with a smile.

Lou Yu smiled and glanced at it: "Otherwise, how could I keep such a mischievous person like you in check?"

"Host!" Xiao Qi started to whine again.

"Look below, it's starting!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Qi had no choice but to shift her attention.

The person in charge was the Third Elder, who was dressed in a blue robe as he walked up to the high platform.

"Everyone, your sect leader has arrived. Now, let the sect leader see your strength. First up is..."

Lou Yu didn't recognize the disciples who came on stage at the beginning, but she watched them carefully.

After watching about a dozen shows, Lou Yu picked up the tea beside her and took a sip.

"Host, the villain is next!"

"Ok!"

Ye Xiaofan was fighting a boy who was older than him. Although there were other boys his age in the sect, they were not many.

The order and opponents are determined by drawing lots, so it all comes down to luck.

"Junior Brother Ye, let's begin!" Sun Jing said.

Ye Xiaofan nodded: "I'm ready, senior brother."

The two had only been fighting for a short time, but it was clear that they were both quite good. Although Ye Xiaofan was small, he had a solid foundation in basic skills and was fast.

As expected, Ye Xiaofan came out on top.

"I lost, congratulations to your junior brother!" Sun Jing said with a smile.

Ye Xiaofan clasped his hands in greeting and said, "Senior brother, you flatter me!"

“Host, Sun Jing’s martial arts skills are not bad either. The villains are still facing some strong opponents,” Xiao Qi said.

"Hmm, looks pretty good. It's just that he encountered the villain in the first round, otherwise he could have made it to the later stages," Lou Yu said casually.

"Yes, host!"

There were a total of sixteen pairs of disciples competing. First, it was a sixteen-to-eight contest, and the eight winners then faced off in a four-to-four match.

When only two people remained, everyone present began to look forward to it.

"Junior brother, I won't let you off just because you're young!" Li Xiaoshuang said with a smile.

Ye Xiaofan nodded and said, "Senior sister, you don't need to take care of me!"

Li Xiaoshuang picked up her sword and charged towards Ye Xiaofan. As the sword energy attacked, Ye Xiaofan raised his sword to defend.

The two exchanged more than a dozen moves in a short time. Li Xiaoshuang's swordsmanship was fierce, while Ye Xiaofan was agile and fast in dodging.

The two were evenly matched, and it was impossible to tell who would win at the moment.

Yunshang turned to Louyu and said, "Master, you should only take one of them as your disciple. I'll take the other one!"

Lou Yu nodded: "Yes, that's fine!"

As they spoke, both of them on the field had already sustained some injuries.

Now it's a matter of who can hold out the longest. Ye Xiaofan felt his strength rapidly draining away.

In a direct comparison, he was indeed at a disadvantage, and it looked like he was about to collapse, while Li Xiaoshuang was in a better position.

Ye Xiaofan's sword speed gradually slowed down.

“Host, the villain looks like he’s about to run out of strength!” Xiao Qi said.

Lou Yu's expression remained unchanged: "Let's take another look!"

"Junior brother, you're about to lose!" Li Xiaoshuang said.

Ye Xiaofan shook his head: "I won't admit defeat."

After he finished speaking, he continued to grit his teeth and persevere.

Countless images flashed through his mind as he thought about the Ye family's grudge, and he felt as if he suddenly had strength.

He stopped dodging and began to attack, carefully searching for his senior sister's weaknesses.

Finally, he exploited an opening in his body, taking a sword to the arm, before managing to bring the tip of his sword to Li Xiaoshuang's neck.

Li Xiaoshuang laughed and said, "I lost. Congratulations, junior brother."

Ye Xiaofan relaxed, feeling a little unsteady. He steadied himself and said with a smile, "Thank you, Senior Sister!"

The Third Elder said, "Congratulations to Ye Xiaofan for winning first place in this competition. Now, let the Sect Master say a few words."

Everyone's eyes turned to Lou Yu, and the two people on the field also looked at her.

Lou Yu took out two bottles of healing medicine, and with a flick of her wrist, they were in front of the two people on the field, who quickly caught them.

"Thank you, Sect Master!" they both said.

Lou Yu looked down and said, "Everyone did a good job. I hope you will continue to work hard. The Qingyun Sect also needs everyone's joint efforts!"

"We will follow the Patriarch's teachings and diligently practice our martial arts."

Lou Yu nodded, then turned to Ye Xiaofan: "You will move into the Sect Master's Hall tomorrow!"

Amidst everyone's envious gazes, Ye Xiaofan excitedly replied, "Yes, Sect Master!"

After glancing at Xiao Qi, Lou Yu left the square and returned to her palace.

"Respectfully seeing off the Sect Master!" came the disciples' voices.

Everyone watched as the sect leader left before their eyes once again, but they couldn't catch a trace of him.

Xiao Qi smiled and said, "Everyone, I'll be going first!"

After saying that, he left.

"Respectfully seeing off the Grand Elder!"

After Yunshang and the other two left, she looked at Li Xiaoshuang and asked, "Would you be willing to become my disciple?"

Li Xiaoshuang hadn't expected such a surprise. Although she wasn't the sect leader, being the vice sect leader wasn't bad either.

"Yes, I'm willing!" she quickly replied with a smile.

Yunshang nodded and selected several disciples, who were all delighted with their choices.

After this was over, everyone went back to their lodgings.

Lou Yu returned to the palace, and Xiao Qi followed. Soon after, the person who brought the food arrived.

Xiao Qi usually lives here, so the meals are served to two people.