The Unrivaled Number One of the Same Realm

The lights, like a protective umbrella, dispel the darkness and create a bright space.

Yin Shi stood silently outside the door for a moment, then saw the warm yellow light come on inside. Clearly, Li Weiyi already knew she had arrived, so she pushed the door open and entered with a creak.

She looked around the brightly lit room, and finally, her eyes settled on the bed directly in front of her.

The white bed curtains covered everything.

Yin Shi had no intention of exploring what lay behind the bed curtains; tonight, she was only fulfilling her promise to dance for him.

Once she accepted the fact that Li Weiyi would inevitably become Hidden Person in the future, everything became calm. A person like him, who could grow to his current level in just a few months, would probably be able to compete with Ge Xiantong and Young Venerable for the title of the number one among the younger generation in a year or two!

Her voice was incredibly beautiful. "I'm here!"

"I saw it!"

Zuoqiu Ting spoke in Li Weiyi's tone.

Skilled in Disguise Art, one is naturally adept at imitating voices.

Yin Shi remained silent. His five slender, jade-like fingers formed a mudra like orchids, and light emanated from his brow. Countless points of light flew out and formed an array that enveloped the entire room, isolating it from the outside world.

"Whoosh!"

The light rain, dreamlike and ethereal, floated throughout the room, constantly vanishing and being reborn.

"Splash!"

She removed the large Black Robe that covered her, revealing a flowing, ethereal dress underneath. The cloud-patterned folds blended with the light as she stepped forward, creating a dazzling effect.

Her slender waist was cinched with a belt, adorned with jade pendants that jingled when they clashed.

Her slender figure is rarely matched by any woman in the world.

A white gauze shawl was wrapped around her slender, alabaster-like forearms, an appropriate outfit that accentuated her exquisite figure.

Dancing without singing is often dull.

However, the moment Yin Shi began to dance, she instantly revealed an ultimate beauty, making it impossible for anyone to look away, as if the entire room's furnishings had vanished.

Without a sound, "Yang Qingxi" turned Li Weiyi's face, which was originally lying flat, to the front, so that her graceful dance could be seen.

Then she rested her chin on her hand and began to admire it with rapt attention.

Li Weiyi had to admit that Yin Shi deserved the title of "Master of Both Sword and Dance." In terms of beauty alone, she naturally couldn't compare to Jiang Ning, who had a reputation as a fairy. But once she started dancing, everyone had to admit that at that moment, her charm was unmatched.

Even Li Weiyi temporarily forgot that she was Yin Shi at this moment, and only knew that she was Qin Li.

When the song ended, Yin Shi drifted away, leaving only a room full of fragrance.

Without a word, she was like a fairy who had entered a dream; when the dream ended, she had already ridden away on the wind.

After a long while, Zuoqiu Ting came to his senses and exclaimed, "I've seen Qin Li Xian Guan's dance before, but to see her dance for the two of us alone at this time and in this place is truly unique. Tonight is destined to be unforgettable!"

Li Weiyi couldn't bring herself to speak, otherwise she would have to say something unpleasant to him.

Taking the Immobilization Talisman from Li Weiyi's chest, Yang Qingxi, disguised as a man, chuckled and said, "Your Jiu Li Hidden Gate really knows how to play. The Hidden Person came to the Hidden Man's room late at night to perform a dance. It's simply outrageous... a wonder of the ages! How did you train him? Why don't you impart a few mantras?"

Li Weiyi remained unchanged, knowing he couldn't hide it any longer, and sighed, "You're flattering me. I'm not happy at all. Sharing a bed with a huge man, who then transforms into the appearance of my enemy—do you know how agonizing that is?"

Zuoqiu Ting looked at himself, who was squatting on the inside of the bed, and then at Li Weiyi, who looked utterly hopeless. He realized something was wrong, so he quickly stepped out from under the bed curtains, opened the double windows, and sat by the window to listen to the snow and enjoy tea.

"Now you still want to deny that you are the Hidden Person of the Jiu Li Hidden Gate?"

Li Weiyi sat up and said calmly, "I finally got a good night's sleep, and when I woke up, the sky had fallen!"

He did not deny that his interactions with Zuoqiu Ting were becoming increasingly deep, and the exchange of interests was becoming more and more important. In fact, the identity of the "Hidden Person" became a kind of protection.

Only those with sufficient influence are qualified to do significant things.

Only the Hidden Person of the Jiu Li Hidden Gate and the first inheritor of the Zuoqiu Courtyard can be mutually respectful allies.

"Haha! Don't be angry. If you feel you've been cheated and that I'm being unfair, I'll tell you a secret. Actually, the Hidden Person of the Zuoqiu Courtyard in this generation are still in the Five Seas Realm," Zuoqiu Ting said.

Myriad Gate Families has its Hidden Gate, but the Hidden Person of each sect over the course of sixty years are obviously not selected at the same time, and their cultivation levels must differ.

Li Weiyi asked with great interest, "You actually know about the reclusive master Zuoqiu Yin?"

"Because she is my younger sister, born to the same parents."

Zuoqiu Ting sighed, "Now you've tied it, haven't you?"

Li Weiyi got off the bed and dressed herself. "How can it be a draw? You even got to watch an extra dance!"

Zuoqiu Ting turned to look out the window. "Have you forgotten who saved you from Yang Qingxi?"

Li Weiyi said, "It's all your fault! If you hadn't taken me to the Bright Moon Seven Stars Pavilion, would this have happened? A Thousand-Year Elixir!"

You might as well just rob it!

Zuoqiu Ting said, "Sell me ten catties of Immortal Soil, one tael for a million taels of silver. And I'll give you Thousand-Year Elixir as a bonus."

Knowing that Zuoqiu Ting urgently needed Immortal Soil to refine his body and further enhance his combat power, Li Weiyi didn't immediately refuse. Intending to help him out, she began to bargain. "Immortal Soil is priceless... How about exchanging it all for Thousand-Year Elixir? I'll take the one you're giving away."

Zuoqiu Ting shocked. "One jin of Immortal Soil can almost buy a thousand-year-old medicinal herb. Ten jin is ten herbs. What do you need so many medicinal herbs for?"

The Thousand-Year Elixir is, of course, used to feed the Phoenix Wing Moth Emperor.

As their cultivation levels rise, the grade and quantity of medicinal herbs required for breakthroughs also increase rapidly.

If it weren't for Li Weiyi's tireless feeding, they wouldn't have grown so quickly.

Li Weiyi was planning to have the Seven Little Ones break through one more realm during the Qianlong Lantern Festival. Breaking through two realms would be even better.

If all the Thousand-Year Elixir were obtained from the Jiu Li Hidden Gate, it would inevitably arouse suspicion. The true quality of the Seven Phoenix Wing Moth Emperors would then be at great risk of being exposed.

Li Weiyi, disregarding his own safety, said, "Thousand-Year Elixir is certainly very useful. Do you think that simply because I Hidden Person, I can get a powerful figure like Qin Li to dance for me? You wanted to know the truth, and this is the truth!"

Regardless of whether what he said was true or false, or whether he truly needed the Immortal Soil urgently, Zuoqiu Ting did not haggle with him any further. "Regarding the Thousand-Year Elixir, I need to return to Peach Plum Mountain to discuss it with the family head before I can give you an answer."

"This matter must be kept secret," Li Weiyi said.

"That's natural!"

Zuoqiu Ting about to leave.

Li Weiyi called out to him, "Could you do me another favor? Write me a piece of calligraphy. I've heard that you, as the foremost inheritor of the Zuoqiu Courtyard, have extraordinary Confucian scholarship and write extremely beautiful calligraphy."

He took out the two cloth banners and the writing brush, ink, and inkstone that he had prepared beforehand, and placed them on the table in front of Zuoqiu Ting.

Zuoqiu Ting, bewildered, took the jade pen that Li Weiyi shoved into his hand. "What do you mean?"

He didn't believe that Li Weiyi's request was simply for a calligraphy piece.

While grinding the ink, Li Weiyi said, "Didn't you say that there are less than half a month left until the New Year, and invitations are being sent out less and less? Of course I have to get started!"

Zuoqiu Ting couldn't understand him and asked, "What are you writing?"

"The unparalleled number one in his realm, Defeat All Enemies Within Ten Moves," Li Weiyi said.

Zuoqiu Ting incredibly clever; he instantly figured out Li Weiyi's intentions and laughed, "You don't actually want to set up a fighting arena in the street, do you? To use my identity and reputation to help you determine your cultivation level?"

"Is it not allowed?" Li Weiyi asked.

Zuoqiu Ting said, "Of course you can, but ten moves are too many for you. Who at the same level can withstand ten moves from you? Five moves, please! Five moves should be enough..."

As he wrote, he said, "But I have to pour cold water on you. With your current cultivation level, even if you were invincible in five moves against someone of the same realm, you probably still wouldn't get an invitation."

"If I weren't absolutely certain, would I waste this time?" Li Weiyi said.

Zuoqiu Ting asked, "What is your cultivation level? Should I check it out first to confirm?"

"If you can't even trust this much, what kind of friends are you? Just write down the Fourth Realm of the Five Seas!" Li Weiyi believed he had the ability to be invincible across one realm.

A true contest between people of the same cultivation level is meaningless and serves no purpose as an opportunity to cultivate Battle Intent.

"The unparalleled number one in his realm, Defeat All Enemies Within Five Moves. Li Weiyi of Lizhou in the Southern Region, the Fourth Realm of the Five Seas."

After Zuoqiu Ting writing, he admired his work and was quite satisfied with his calligraphy. He said, "Aren't you being a bit too arrogant? Be careful not to bring disaster upon yourself!"

Li Weiyi placed a new banner on the table and smiled, "Everyone's attention is focused on you Inheritor-level. By doing this, I'm actually hiding in the most inconspicuous place, protecting myself in a better way. Even if someone notices me, my cultivation at the Fourth Realm of the Five Seas is enough for them to laugh it off."

"This one still says, 'Defeat All Enemies Within Ten Moves!'"

Zuoqiu Ting said, "Why can't you even handle ten moves?"

"You come from Myriad Gate Families, but you've never earned money yourself, which I understand. Just write it down. Once I've made a fortune, don't be envious." Li Weiyi said confidently.

After Zuoqiu Ting writing.

Li Weiyi took out another banner. "Defeat All Enemies Within One Move!"

Zuoqiu Ting, his hand holding the pen still, and after careful consideration, he understood what Zuoqiu was trying to do. He said, "Don't go too far; it'll easily provoke public anger."

"I'll teach you the Heavenly Eye for free," Li Weiyi said.

The next day at noon.

In the South City, at a wide crossroads just one street away from Immortal Forest, a fighting arena was set up in half a day with the help of Zuoqiu Baiyuan and Qi Wangshu's friends.

Zuoqiu Baiyuan invited an elderly Mind Master from his clan to set up Defensive Formation for the arena.

Recently, the arenas in Qiuzhou's capital city have been constantly busy, with countless challenges and duels.

But the fact that they set up a fighting arena so ostentatiously on the street, so close to Immortal Forest, made it obvious to anyone with eyes to see that someone was up to something.

As expected, when two banners were raised high on flagpoles on either side of the arena, the arrogant words "Unrivaled in the same realm, Defeat All Enemies Within Ten Moves" immediately spread to Immortal Forest and then quickly throughout the entire city.