Chapter 2563

The opponent seemed surprised by Gong Jue’s move, a look of genuine astonishment on his face. Because of this unexpected turn, he actually felt a surge of respect for Gong Jue’s adaptability.

She began to weave hand seals continuously.

This match of arts was essentially a silent duel. Their dialogue and struggle were expressed entirely through arts. From the flow of the arts, one could discern the opponent’s strategy, their intent, and their cultivation level.

Gong Jue remained calm. She had not forgotten Zhu Yanyi’s teachings. She clearly remembered her words: as long as she stayed calm, she need not worry about anything else. So, she responded with absolute composure.

The match lasted a very long time—two full days and nights.

Yet, within this silent duel lay unexpected dangers and calculations.

This was exactly why Zhu Yanyi disliked practicing arts extensively. Arts required constant mental calculation and deduction. Zhu Yanyi disliked this kind of mental exertion, so she naturally avoided it.

Gong Jue, however, loved this process of deduction. Therefore, his mastery of arts was exceptional. In the entire Azure Sovereign Qingdi Sect, he was the best. Some even said he had surpassed his master.

Zhu Yanyi believed that in terms of arts, she might not even compare to Gong Jue.

After two days and nights, the result was clear. Gong Jue smiled at his opponent. "I yield to you."

The opponent shook his head slightly. "There is no yielding. I lost, and I accept it. I am not one who cannot handle defeat. However, I will come to the Azure Sovereign Qingdi Sect to challenge you again in the future."

This Snow Demon was direct. There was no trace of annoyance on his face. It seemed he no longer cared about winning or losing. What mattered now was that he had found a worthy rival.

Watching from the side, Zhu Yanyi praised, "Gong Jue’s skill in arts may have surpassed mine."

"Blue comes from the indigo plant but is bluer than the plant itself. You should feel proud," Yan Aohan said, also satisfied with the outcome.

It had to be said that although Gong Jue’s match was long, he won beautifully.

After the match, Gong Jue came over and bowed to Zhu Yanyi. "Sect Leader, I won. I did not bring shame to the Azure Sovereign Qingdi Sect."

"Yes. We will celebrate your victory when we return. For now, go rest," Zhu Yanyi nodded with a smile.

Gong Jue bowed again and returned to the Azure Sovereign Qingdi Sect’s resting area.

Next to step onto the stage was Qian Huansheng.

After watching the team and individual disciple matches, Qian Huansheng felt immense pressure. Although he was not afraid of difficulties, the disciples had already won. If he, an Elder and the future Hall Master of the Demon Immortal Hall, were to lose, it would be too shameful. So, he had to be serious.

Thus, a rare look of seriousness appeared on Qian Huansheng’s face.

Seeing Qian Huansheng’s expression, Zhu Yanyi said to Yan Aohan, "It seems Qian Huansheng is under pressure."

Yan Aohan nodded slightly. "He should feel some pressure. Only then will he understand the hardships of this world, and understand your hardships."

Since sending off Ling Shu, Qian Huansheng had seemed more relaxed. This relaxation had pros and cons. The good was that his mind had opened, allowing him to ascend to immortality smoothly. The bad was that he had become too leisurely, lacking pressure. If he wanted to become a Demon Emperor, his cultivation might face difficulties.

This arranged match put pressure on Qian Huansheng, forcing him to face his current reality seriously.

She was no longer just the Patriarch of the Fox Clan in the Demon Realm. She was now a Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox Demon Immortal in the Immortal Realm, the Hall Master of the Demon Immortal Hall in the Azure Sovereign Qingdi Sect, and an Elder. She had responsibilities that were inevitable.

Only with this realization did Qian Huansheng take the upcoming match against the Demon Immortal seriously.

Demons and Demons rarely mingled. Demons were serious; Demons were casual. Demons were earnest; Demons were calm. Perhaps because of this, Demons could not stand the Demons’ leisure, and Demons could not stand the Demons’ heaviness. Generally, both Demons and Demons had more dissatisfaction with each other than with human cultivators. Therefore, Demon Immortals rarely had friendships with Demon Immortals.

Without friendship, there were few open conflicts. Without this match, no one would have cared about the interaction between Demon Immortals and Demon Immortals.

"You are so handsome. I want to marry you." The first words out of the Demon Immortal’s mouth were these.

Everyone in the arena was stunned. Even Mo Tianyou was shocked, shouting, "Mo Ling'er, stop! Who let you on stage? You are not scheduled to compete today."

Mo Ling'er huffed. "I know. But Brother, I like him. He is so handsome."

"Does handsomeness fill the stomach? Besides, the men in our Demon Immortal clan are all handsome too." Mo Tianyou realized his mistake immediately and added, "Stop talking nonsense! Come back here. This is not a place for you to make a fool of yourself."

"No." Mo Ling'er refused directly. Instead, she looked excitedly at Qian Huansheng. "If you win, you marry me. If I win, I marry you."

Qian Huansheng paused, then smiled elegantly. "Demon Immortal, I apologize. I have no plans to marry. I have no intention of finding a Dao companion."

"You can start planning now," Mo Ling'er urged quickly. "Let me tell you, I am the most beautiful woman in the Demon Realm."

"Demon Immortal, regardless, I will not marry a Demon Immortal," Qian Huansheng said firmly. Since Zhu Yanyi had scolded her about the Fox Clan’s tendency toward excessive emotion, she was very careful about this. Since she had no feelings for Mo Ling'er, it was best to refuse immediately.

"Why do you reject me?" Mo Ling'er looked hurt. "Am I not beautiful?"

"Demon Immortal, beauty is irrelevant. If I liked someone, even if she were plain-looking, it would not matter."

Qian Huansheng thought for a moment and decided to be honest. "Demon Immortal, you are not unattractive. As you said, you are the most beautiful in the Demon Realm. How could you not be beautiful? But your beauty does not mean you suit my taste."

Qian Huansheng spoke seriously. "Besides, I have never considered having any relationship with a Demon Immortal."

"But you can think about it now," Mo Ling'er insisted, unwilling to give up.

"Mo Ling'er, shut up!" Mo Tianyou, hearing her sister’s shameless words, pinched her temples. How could she have such a sister? She was too willful. "Get down here immediately."

"I won’t," Mo Ling'er complained. "I want to get married. Since you won’t find me a husband, I will find one myself."

As soon as Mo Ling'er finished speaking, everyone in the arena had to look down to hide their laughter. Even Mo Tianyou’s close aides could only shrug secretly. They never expected Mo Ling'er to come on stage just to get married.