Chapter 513 - Challengers (2/2)

Wu Siduo's bit her lip with agitation and forced out a smile. “Don't you know what sort of guy he is? He may look kind and gentle, but he's two-faced with a black heart. He told me that if Xie Xie and Xu Xiaoyan lose this match, then we can jump in to challenge the second grade duo. That guy doesn't play by the rules at all…”

Luo Guixing wrinkled his nose. “Really? Just how shameless can he be?”

“You know, he was super self righteous when he told me all that! Then he went on to say that since we're younger, the second grade should yield this opportunity to us! And that this isn't shameless at all!”

Luo Guixing covered his face with his palm. “Then what if Xie Xie and Xu Xiaoyan win?”

“He said that if they do, he wants us to consider if we can bring out any pair that could defeat those two. For example, you and Xu Yucheng.”

Luo Guixing raised a brow. “What did he mean by that? Is he saying Xie Xie and Xu Xiaoyan are stronger than me and Xu Yucheng?”

Wu Siduo crossed her arms. “I'm not sure either. What I do know, however, is that Wulin isn't the type of guy to shoot blindly.”

Luo Guixing frowned. “Did they get a giant boost in strength? You remember our match in the start of the year. Did you get the feeling that they were anything special back then?”

“They didn't even use their full strength. How am I supposed to judge them? Well, all we can do is wait and see.”

“Yeah.”

The selection tournament was free of needless formalities. Elder Cai simply walked up and said, “Both teams come up.”

Duan Hunxiao and Ye Xingmo ascended the stage. They were calmer than they had been during the battle between grades. Ye Xingmo's gaze in particular carried an edge .

Xie Xie and Xu Xiaoyan ascended next.

For some reason, Yuanen Yehui felt queasy in her stomach at the sight of them. Ever since the day Xie Xie ran off in anger, she had been restless. But her pride didn't allow her to admit her mistake. Didn't allow her to apologize to him.

She had thought he wouldn't reappear before her after that outburst, but just as in the days before, she woke up to evidence of his presence: a clean swept ground outside and a fresh basin of water. It took her over a minute to process what she saw, to realize the extent of Xie Xie's earnestness. Since then, her grievances against him had faded. She no longer grew angry at the mere sight of him. Instead, she became aware of the great effort he put into pleasing her. To keep up with her, a person destined to enter the inner court.

After this realization, doubt flooded her heart. She wondered why her thoughts kept revolving around him in such a way. He was handsome, Yuanen Yehui had to admit. He was just outs.h.i.+ned by Tang Wulin most of the time. A hint of envy flickered within her as she watched him ascend the stage with Xu Xiaoyan. They looked like a couple out of a fairytale.

On stage, both sides stared each other down.

Elder Cai stepped forward and said, “The match will proceed as I see fit. My word will be final in all rulings. Begin.”

Xie Xie acted instantly, a breeze trailing behind him as he flew forth. His Light Dragon Dagger was already in his hand and he was halfway across the arena when everyone finally registered the start of the match.

He's fast! The sentiment was shared by everyone in the arena. All of the agility-types compared themselves to Xie Xie, judging whether they could stand a match. It only took a second for them to come to the harsh truth: Xie Xie left them in the dust.

As the representatives of the second grade, Duan Hunxiao and Ye Xingmo wouldn't let a bit of speed shake them. Ye Xingmo took a step forward to stand in front of Duan Hunxiao. Brandis.h.i.+ng his Starsaint Sword, he thrust out to meet Xie Xie.

Just as the two were about to collide, Xie Xie stopped in place abruptly. No deceleration at all. He raised his dagger high into the air, his aura flaring with power and enlarging his presence. It was only then that everyone got a good look at his soul rings: two yellow and two purple.

In the stands, Wu Siduo, Luo Guixing, and Xu Yucheng felt their hopes wither slightly. They lost their soul power advantage over Xie Xie. The only reprieve was that only three rings appeared when Xu Xiaoyan summoned her Star Staff.

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