After her senior sister was reborn, she actually became a powerful and arrogant protagonist?!

"Wait a minute, isn't it a bit unfair to fight like this?"

Yi Nuan looked up at Zhao Jingren.

Unfair?

Zhao Jingren frowned and subconsciously looked at Chu Luobai.

Chu Luobai was also completely confused. Was it unfair?

What kind of fairness do you want?

"Then naturally we'll have Junior Sister Nanyue suppress her cultivation to the same level as mine!"

Yi Nuan said confidently.

With just one sentence, everyone fell silent.

After a long pause, Chu Luobai finally spoke slowly.

“Just now, Nan Yue fought against Xue Xuan, who was at the mid-stage of the Refinement Realm, while she was at the early stage of the Refinement Realm, without saying a word.”

"How come it becomes unfair when it comes to you?"

Yi Nuan held a long sword, her face still displaying a confident expression.

"These past few days, Senior Brother Xue Xuan has been busy preparing for the sect's grand competition, and he has also been taking care of us. He hasn't had a proper rest for many days."

"Although he's at the mid-stage of the Spirit Refinement realm, the combat power he can demonstrate is only at the early stage."

"If we really calculate it, Senior Brother Xue Xuan and Junior Sister Nan Yue should be evenly matched in strength."

"In that case, I also require equal strength, is that alright?"

Chu Luobai felt the veins on his forehead throbbing.

What kind of outrageous statement is this?

Have the sect environments of small sects become this friendly?

How can one justifiably demand that their opponent lower their cultivation level?

Chu Luobai remained silent for a long time before finally sighing.

Just as they were about to have Zhao Jingren activate the formation, Nan Yue spoke up.

"Since you want fairness today, then I will give you that fairness."

As she spoke, Nan Yue bowed slightly to Chu Luobai.

"I would be grateful if Senior Chu could suppress my cultivation level for me."

Chu Luobai sensed the determination in Nan Yue's eyes and could only raise his hand to suppress her cultivation.

"Today, I will have a good match with Senior Sister Yi Nuan, as I am at the mid-stage of Qi Refining."

Nan Yue looked coldly at Yi Nuan, her eyes showing no murderous intent, yet Yi Nuan inexplicably felt a chill creeping up from the bottom of her heart.

But soon, Yi Nuan calmed herself down and a smile reappeared on her face.

"That's right, that's fair!"

Zhao Jingren raised his hand, and the blue array rose again.

"The duel begins."

As soon as she finished speaking, Yi Nuan thrust her sword at Nan Yue.

With just this one move, Chu Luobai had already seen through it completely.

Yi Nuan was no match for Nan Yue at all; the difference in their basic swordsmanship was too great.

"No wonder she dared to attack you before, given how little she knows her own strength."

Listening to Chu Luobai's sarcasm, Zhao Jingren felt as if he had been bitten by a mad dog while walking down the street.

"That ignorant fool."

In the short time the two were talking, the winner was decided in the center of the arena.

The blue array solidified into several large characters, which floated in mid-air.

[Winner of this match: Nan Yue]

The two consecutive victories left the other disciples looking at each other in bewilderment.

The disciples who had previously been eager to challenge Nan Yue on stage began to hesitate.

First, he challenged opponents of higher levels, and later, even while suppressing his cultivation, he repeatedly defeated those of the same level.

In this situation, they really didn't dare to go up there and embarrass themselves again.

"impossible!"

"How could I possibly lose to her like this?"

"Was it you who deliberately didn't completely suppress his/her cultivation level?!"

Yi Nuan pointed at Chu Luobai, her face full of dissatisfaction.

Everyone present held their breath at that moment.

Then, an astonishing pressure was released in an instant.

Yi Nuan, who had been so arrogant just moments before, was now pinned to the ground by this oppressive aura, unable to move.

"So, you mean you're questioning whether I cheated?"

Chu Luobai's voice was cold.

The oppressive aura of the Dao Integration Realm enveloped the entire plaza, and apart from a few with higher cultivation levels, the other disciples all wore expressions of pain.

Unfortunately, several elders of the Flowing Shadow Sword Sect were too frightened to move by this oppressive aura.

After all, it was his own apprentice who spoke rudely first.

Those in lower positions dare to challenge the authority of those in higher positions.

This is something that the cultivation world, where strength reigns supreme, would never allow.

"Are you trying to question whether this fight is unfair?"

Chu Luobai spoke again, his voice growing colder with each word.

Yi Nuan barely managed to support herself on the ground with her hands, just about to speak.

"puff!"

Suddenly, a metallic taste rose in her throat, followed by uncontrollable spurts of blood from her mouth.

Yi Nuan felt the pain in her chest spreading, and even the spiritual energy in her meridians was being suppressed inch by inch.

In that instant, Yi Nuan felt as if she were about to die.

"Fellow Daoist Chu!"

Lou Jiming panicked and quickly tried to stop him.

Their Flowing Shadow Sword Sect only has a few promising talents, and if Chu Luobai were to squander one of them...

It seems the Sword Sect will never rise again in this lifetime.

"That traitorous disciple only lost and was so angry that she said such outrageous things."

"I beg Senior Chu to spare her for my sake."

Chu Luobai's icy gaze swept over Lou Jiming and Yi Nuan before slowly withdrawing its oppressive aura.

"It seems Elder Lou still needs to improve his skills in managing his apprentices."

Hearing Chu Luobai's mocking words, Lou Jiming could only give a bitter smile.

"I will certainly teach him well in the future."

"Then I'll give you face today."

Chu Luobai said in a deep voice, then gave Yi Nuan a cold look.

Lou Jiming knew that Yi Nuan had completely offended Chu Luobai today.

If I don't punish them, they will never be able to get away with it.

He remained silent for a moment, his mind churning with thoughts.

He pondered how to deal with Yi Nuan in order to appease Chu Luobai's anger.

“Yi Nuan disrespects her seniors and is punished with a year’s worth of spirit stones and confined to the back mountain for a year.”

"Senior Chu, look..."

Chu Luobai looked at Yi Nuan's pale face and nodded slightly.

Lou Jiming relented and reached out to wipe the cold sweat from his forehead.

It seems we've passed this hurdle for now.

Chu Luobai and Zhao Jingren were both only at the Dao Integration Realm, as were the three elders.

If a real fight breaks out, the Flowing Shadow Sword Sect is not to be trifled with.

However, these three are clearly from the same school, which is why they were able to cultivate such young Dao Integration cultivators.

Aside from those few renowned sects, he really couldn't think of any others.

Faced with someone with such a powerful background, Lou Jiming could only admit defeat.

Moreover, it was his disciple who spoke rudely first.

"Go quickly!"

Seeing that Yi Nuan was still squatting on the ground, Lou Jiming immediately shouted at her.

Perhaps the oppressive aura she had just experienced had taught her a lesson; although Yi Nuan was still resentful, she ultimately dared not speak again.

He simply lowered his head silently and walked unsteadily toward the back of the mountain.

A group of disciples watched, but none of them dared to step forward to help.

"Alright, it was just a minor incident."

"Everyone, perk up! Don't let our distinguished guests laugh at us again."

Lou Jiming said in a deep voice, his stern gaze sweeping over the many disciples.

He used to be able to tolerate his worthless disciples.

But today we have people like Chu Luobai and Zhao Jingren to compare us to.

It really does seem to be getting worse and worse.

Lou Jiming shook his head inwardly. If they really were promising talents, the entire sect could only rely on Nan Yue.

"I wonder if anyone else wants to challenge the cultivator from Nanyue?"

Chu Luobai sat back down in her chair, her gaze indifferent.

The remaining disciples looked at each other.

After a long while, no one stepped forward.

Chu Luobai flew down to Nan Yue's side and raised her right hand high.

"Therefore, today's champion is Nan Yue."

"Does anyone still want to question the authenticity of this competition's champion?"

These disciples weren't stupid; they naturally knew who Chu Luobai was referring to in his words.

Xue Xuan was so angry that his face turned ashen, but he still had to force a smile on his face.

Then Chu Luobai raised his hand and took out a stone box that exuded a slight chill from his storage ring.

The box was opened, revealing what was inside.

The green spiritual herbs exuded a strong medicinal fragrance, coupled with a spiritual energy so rich it was almost visible to the naked eye.

This was the first time the disciples of the Flowing Shadow Sword Sect had ever seen such a high-quality spiritual herb.

Envious or jealous gazes were fixed on Nan Yue.

"Senior Chu, this item is so valuable..."

Nan Yue knew that all of this was done by Chu Luobai to stand up for her.

Looking at the dashing woman in red before her, Nan Yue felt puzzled, but her gratitude was no less.

We have already received such a great favor from them.

How could she possibly accept such a priceless medicinal herb?

"This is the reward we agreed on beforehand, so you don't need to refuse."

This herb was among the first batch of spiritual herbs she transplanted into the blessed land.

The Sword Immortal was right.

Sword Lake Blessed Land is indeed very suitable for planting spiritual herbs.

The spiritual energy gourd in the blessed land can be drawn at will, so Chu Luobai no longer needs to go to great lengths to supply spiritual energy to the spiritual herbs.

In addition, the land in this blessed place is fertile.

Those spiritual herbs that were transplanted not long ago have already grown at a rate comparable to those that have been planted for a year in just over a month.

Chu Luobai glanced behind her and saw Lou Jiming, who was gazing at the Cold Bone Grass, his eyes filled with greed.

"But I don't need it now..."

Nan Yue knew that she was not favored within the sect.

This cold-bone grass is of little use to her now.

Using it this time can only be considered a waste.

But if we stay...

Nan Yue glanced at the elders standing in the distance, her eyes darkening.

The Flowing Shadow Sword Sect is currently weak, so this Cold Bone Grass will most likely only be taken by these elders.

The fact that the elders had consistently favored Xue Xuan during the sect competition had almost made Nan Yue lose all hope in the sect.

Even if she couldn't obtain this top-grade spiritual herb herself, she was unwilling to give it up to someone else.

Especially for people you dislike.

Seeing Nan Yue's refusal, her gaze kept lingering on those elders.

Chu Luobai instantly understood.

"Don't worry, since I've chosen this for you, I certainly won't let you waste it."

Before Nan Yue could react to what this meant, she saw Chu Luobai already injecting spiritual power into the spiritual herb.

Immediately, the spiritual herb was refined, and the medicinal effects and spiritual power contained within it transformed into a ball of light.

The ball of light merged into Nan Yue's forehead.

In an instant, Nan Yue felt a warm current flow into her body.

I felt an indescribable sense of comfort all over my body.

Subsequently, a large amount of spiritual energy washed over her limbs and bones, gradually seeping into her spiritual sea.

Nan Yue had a vague feeling that she was about to break through.

She quickly sat cross-legged on the ground, and her spiritual energy began to circulate throughout her body.

Seeing that Nan Yue was so understanding, Chu Luobai nodded slightly.

Nan Yue possesses the Extreme Yin Profound Body, and she herself should be aware of this.

As for the other members of the Flowing Shadow Sword Sect, especially these three elders.

We probably don't know yet.

However, it won't be long before Nan Yue's physical condition is fully exposed.

Thinking of the promise he had made to the Sword Immortal that he would give guidance to any promising talents in the sect, he realized that he had made a promise to him.

Chu Luobai felt that Nan Yue could no longer be left in this place full of wolves and tigers.

Meanwhile, Lou Jiming and the others, standing at a distance, watched helplessly as the spiritual herb they had clearly 'acquired' was refined by Chu Luobai and fed to an unfavored disciple...

For a moment, they felt as if their hearts were being torn apart.

But with Chu Luobai present, he could only force a smile.

He watched helplessly as the spiritual energy around Nan Yue continued to gather, threatening to break through at any moment.

Never mind...

Ultimately, he is a disciple capable of shouldering the heavy responsibility of the sect's future revival.

It's not a waste to give it to her.

The medicinal herbs were very effective, especially with Chu Luobai's assistance.

Before long, Nan Yue was on the verge of advancing.

Countless streams of spiritual energy from heaven and earth formed a small vortex, surging wildly into her body.

Having clearly advanced to this stage, things became increasingly smooth afterward.

But Nan Yue's face gradually turned pale.

It seems that what should have been a smooth promotion turned out to be the most difficult part for her.

And soon, a faint fragrance emanated from Nan Yue's body.

Should we help her?

Standing beside Chu Luobai, Zhao Jingren looked at Nan Yue, who was constantly teetering on the edge of advancing, and suddenly asked.

At this moment, as long as they, who are at the Dao Integration Realm, give Nan Yue a little bit of spiritual power, Nan Yue will be able to successfully advance.

"No, there are no shortcuts on the path of cultivation."

Chu Luobai shook his head, simply looking at Nan Yue indifferently.

The Extreme Yin Profound Body is an existence perfectly suited to assisting others in improving their physical condition and enhancing their cultivation.

However, it was extremely difficult for me to get promoted.

If you lend a hand here, Nan Yue might have an easier time.

But how long can I help her?

The Extreme Yin Profound Body, whose cultivation level increases but whose combat power does not, is only meant to become an existence that others covet even more.

"But you, why have you suddenly become so kind?"

"Didn't you used to hate taking shortcuts during cultivation? This time..."

Zhao Jingren frowned as he looked at Nan Yue, his eyes filled with surprise and uncertainty.

Something's not right...

"What's wrong?"

Just as Chu Luobai was about to ask, Zhao Jingren's voice echoed in her mind.

A secret spiritual sound?

"This female cultivator's identity is a bit off."

"Or rather, the way she's behaving now is very similar to a special constitution that I know about..."

Zhao Jingren seemed hesitant to speak.

Chu Luobai felt a chill and raised his hand to seal off the aura around Nan Yue with his spiritual power.

Try your best to prevent others from smelling that strange fragrance.

He immediately used his spiritual power to send a telepathic message to Zhao Jingren.

"We'll talk about Nan Yue later."