The Catfight! Tian Ling'er is Finished!

"Humm—"

Tian Ling'er raised her head proudly.

She stared intently at Lu Xueqi not far away, her watery eyes wide, a faint glimmer of anger flickering deep within them.

The night before last.

She never expected Lu Xueqi to be so utterly devoid of past friendship, pointing straight at her nose and scolding her!

The more Tian Ling'er thought about it after returning, the angrier she got.

She thought to herself, Since you, Lu Xueqi, won't honor our past ties, don't blame me for being rude!

But—

Wasn't what Lu Xueqi said the truth?

She hadn't actually scolded Tian Ling'er at all; from start to finish, she was only trying to dissuade her, and that was out of consideration for their relationship. If it had been anyone else...

Would she even bother with you?

If you really wanted to talk about scolding.

Lu Xueqi was actually scolding Qi Hao—a grown man, still trying to nibble on tender young grass? Tsk tsk tsk, what a shameless old goat.

Of course.

Lu Xueqi would never scold like that.

She'd just rattle on like a machine gun, not a single curse word leaving her lips, yet you could still tell she was cursing you out...

Tsk tsk tsk.

Truly, Xueqi's sword wasn't the only sharp thing about her—

Her tongue was sharp too!

"Shua!"

The two girls locked eyes.

The aloof maiden's gaze remained as cold as ever. Ever since that night when Tian Ling'er refused to heed her advice, she had grown indifferent toward her...

For a moment, the atmosphere on the scene turned strange.

Many of the surrounding Qingyun Disciples were baffled. They too noticed the tension between Lu Xueqi and Tian Ling'er. Both great beauties were renowned figures within the Qingyun Sect...

Their relationship shouldn't have been bad.

So why had they suddenly fallen out?

Though curiosity stirred in the hearts of many Qingyun Disciples, what they cared about more was the match—after all, this was a duel between two beauties!

Not to be missed!

In an instant, many Qingyun Disciples gathered around the arena, ready to watch the upcoming contest.

Meanwhile.

On the high platform.

Su Ru, Shui Yue, and the others were also bewildered.

In their memories, weren't Lu Xueqi and Tian Ling'er on fairly good terms? So why had they suddenly started making a fuss today?

Su Ru furrowed her brows slightly.

She glanced at Tian Ling'er, then at Lu Xueqi, as if something had dawned on her...

With that thought, Su Ru's gaze shifted toward the direction where Wang Quan Yan stood.

She had a rough idea of what was going on.

The grudges and grievances between them...

Probably had no small connection to Xiao Yan.

And indeed, that was the case.

The reason Tian Ling'er and Lu Xueqi had ended up like this? Wang Quan Yan played a major part in it.

Shui Yue also understood.

She pondered for a moment but said nothing.

She had seen Wang Quan Yan's excellence with her own eyes. Now that he had inherited the Ghost Slaying God and even become the master of the Dragon Slaying Sword, she had no objection to Lu Xueqi associating with him...

To put it bluntly, it all came down to who it was.

If Wang Quan Yan hadn't inherited the Ghost Slaying God, Shui Yue might not have been so warm toward him.

At this moment.

Tian Ling'er and Lu Xueqi exchanged a glance.

Then, Tian Ling'er was the first to step onto the arena.

A flash of red robes billowed, her hair flowing freely, her charming face looking utterly adorable, and around her slender waist—so delicate it seemed barely graspable—was tied an Amber Zhu Ling.

"Nice!"

Tian Ling'er's appearance immediately drew a wave of cheers.

Qi Hao was leading a group of disciples from Dragon Head Peak, cheering and pumping their fists in support from below.

Seeing this, Tian Ling'er's eyes crinkled into a smile.

Just as she was about to wave toward Qi Hao...

"Shua!"

At that moment, a streak of azure sword light suddenly tore across the sky.

Lu Xueqi—had stepped onto the arena!

The aloof maiden stood there in flowing white robes, her hair streaming, her cool face pale with a hint of pink, her pure and ethereal features flawless. She simply stood quietly, as if all radiance converged upon her...

Everyone else could only serve as her foil.

Even Tian Ling'er was no exception.

Seeing this, Tian Ling'er furrowed her brows slightly.

She looked at Lu Xueqi with some displeasure and, before the fight even began, threw out a taunt: "Senior Sister Lu truly has the immortal grace of a celestial maiden~"

The mockery in Tian Ling'er's words was plain to see.

The moment she spoke, the atmosphere was pushed to its peak.

"Hua la—"

Everyone around turned their gazes toward them.

Hearing this, Lu Xueqi's expression did not change.

She remained as cool and aloof as ever. Even when Tian Ling'er mocked her with words, she still did not grow angry. She only looked calmly at Tian Ling'er, a hint of disappointment in her eyes...

To be honest, no matter how disappointed Lu Xueqi was in Tian Ling'er, she had never truly done anything to her. The words she spoke the night before last were only meant to dissuade Tian Ling'er. But who would have thought...

Now Tian Ling'er saw her as an enemy!?

Lu Xueqi's fair face grew colder and colder.

She was a very stubborn person, and in some ways similar to Wang Quan Yan—she never let herself be taken advantage of or bullied. If there was any grievance or resentment...

She would settle it on the spot!

Just like now.

Tian Ling'er mocked her with words?

Heh—

Then don't blame her for not showing any courtesy!

The aloof maiden held the Heavenly Azure Divine Sword, her white robes fluttering, her gaze icy. She looked calmly at Tian Ling'er and said in a level tone:

"I can't compare to Junior Sister Tian's graceful charm—even Senior Brother Qi Hao of Dragon Head Peak has fallen at your feet. I wonder if Junior Sister Tian went out for another secret rendezvous with Senior Brother Qi Hao last night?"

"Hua la—"

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire crowd was stunned!

Many Qingyun Disciples stood frozen in place.

Did they...

Did they just hear that?

Senior Brother Qi Hao had fallen at Tian Ling'er's feet?

And...

A secret rendezvous?!

Tian Ling'er had gone out for a secret rendezvous with Qi Hao at night?

Shi—

Many Qingyun Disciples were taken aback.

Their eyes were filled with shock as they stared at the red-clad girl on the arena stage, thinking to themselves: wasn't she betrothed to Wang Quan Yan? How could she go out and have a secret rendezvous with Qi Hao...

In an instant.

Numerous disciples began sweeping their gazes back and forth between Tian Ling'er and Qi Hao.

The two of them had suddenly become the center of attention.

At that moment.

Facing the stares of so many.

Tian Ling'er's face instantly turned pale.

She could see in the looks these people gave her—surprise, contempt, doubt, and confusion—they...

They couldn't possibly think she was being unfaithful, could they?

In this day and age.

Marriages were arranged by parents' command and the matchmaker's word.

A woman stepping out of bounds was an absolute scandal; if it were exposed, a girl's reputation would be utterly ruined.

In other words.

...Tian Ling'er was finished.

As for this.

Lu Xueqi's expression remained unchanged.

What did Tian Ling'er's ruin have to do with her? She had already tried to dissuade her, but Tian Ling'er wouldn't listen, and on top of that, she had used her as a shield against enemies and started off with taunts...

Since that was the case.

Then don't blame her for being unkind.

Lu Xueqi was never one to take a loss.

As long as she herself had done nothing wrong, that was enough.

As for what happened to Tian Ling'er? That was no longer her concern.