Tongtian Peak had been bustling these past few days. Disciples and members of Qingyun Sect's seven branches had all gathered here.
This was because it was time for the Seven Branches Martial Tournament, an event held only once every sixty years by Qingyun Sect.
Zhang Xiaofan was naturally among them. He had come to Tongtian Peak alongside the master and mistress of Dazhu Peak, as well as his fellow senior brothers and sisters.
However, due to Gu Yi's interference, Zhang Xiaofan no longer possessed the 'Fire-Stirring Rod' formed from the fusion of the Blood Devouring Bead and the Soul-Devouring Staff.
As a result, Zhang Xiaofan was swiftly defeated in the Seven Branches Martial Tournament. He did not make it into the top four as he had in his original fate, much less battle Lu Xueqi.
Yet although Zhang Xiaofan had fared poorly in the tournament, he was doing quite well in love.
After Zhang Xiaofan was knocked off the arena by a single sword strike from Chu Yuhong, a disciple of Chaoyang Peak.
A red-clad figure watching from nearby immediately ran over.
"Xiaofan, are you all right?" the girl asked worriedly as she hurriedly examined Zhang Xiaofan for injuries.
The newcomer was none other than Zhang Xiaofan's senior sister, Tian Ling'er.
After confirming that Zhang Xiaofan had not suffered any serious injuries, Tian Ling'er finally let out a sigh of relief.
"Don't push yourself so hard next time." Hearing the reproach and concern in Tian Ling'er's voice, Zhang Xiaofan grinned foolishly and repeatedly promised that he would not do so again.
—With the romance guide Gu Yi had left behind, and three years to work with, the enlightened Zhang Xiaofan had successfully gotten together with Tian Ling'er before Qi Hao appeared, relying on their childhood bond. Qi Hao had not