Shi Yan and Fairy Lu (An Extra Chapter for Helm Master Teresa)

Elder Liu frowned slightly and looked at the female immortal, asking, "Does Fairy Lu have any guidance?"

Fairy Lu, dressed in a flowing white gown and with a gentle smile, asked, "Are there any rules for this sparring match?"

"Of course there are rules. Fairy Lu is a steward of the Book Immortal Peak, and she knows the rules better than I do. Fairy Lu, if you have something to say, please speak frankly." Elder Liu knew that the other party was not friendly, so he did not speak politely.

Book Immortal Peak not only writes books for humankind and guides the literary tradition, but it is also responsible for drafting laws. Whether in the human world or on the sacred mountain, many regulations, restrictions, and reward and punishment systems are established under the leadership of Book Immortal Peak.

"It's good that there are rules. Elder Liu, do you remember what Article 34 of the 'Rules for Disciples of the Xuanxiao Sect' says?" Fairy Lu's tone was gentle, like a patient and encouraging teacher.

At this level of cultivation, most people have a photographic memory. Fairy Lu's question was simply to get Elder Liu to give the answer himself.

Elder Liu was aware of this as well. He glanced back at the ruined arena and impatiently rubbed his temples. "Does Fairy Lu intend to test this old man again? If you have any objections, Fairy speak them directly."

"Let me remind Elder Liu, that rule states that disciples agree to spar independently, and no one except the referee is allowed on stage. If anyone violates this rule, the winner will be immediately penalized. Elder Liu, look back, there are four people on this stage."

With a smile on her face, Fairy Lu looked into the arena. Besides You Su, Shi Yan, and Elder Liu, there was indeed another person standing silently to the side —Wangshu Fairy!

You Su frowned deeply. This suddenly appearing Fairy Lu was probably one of the people who would make his Mistress worry about him.

Wangshu Fairy blinked her blue eyes, her gaze clouded for the first time, no longer possessing its former clarity.

All eyes were on her, and her grip on the sword tightened unconsciously, giving off an unnatural feeling.

You Su staggered forward a few steps, blocking his senior sister's view. Wangshu Fairy glanced at him, her gaze complex; she seemed somewhat resistant to You Su's approach, secretly taking a few steps back, and said:

"I did it to save my junior brother."

You Su noticed her senior sister's retreat and felt puzzled.

Upon hearing this, Fairy Lu's smile deepened, "Wangshu Fairy's desire to save her junior brother is commendable, but you must know that sometimes good intentions can lead to bad outcomes. You broke the rules, so You Su can only be judged to have lost. Next time, Fairy, please don't be so impulsive."

As soon as the words were spoken, the expressions of the audience changed. It was hard to believe that You Su would be judged to have lost after fighting to this point. However, Fairy Lu of Book Immortal Peak had an excellent reputation and was considered a model of beauty and Fairy. What she said was true, and according to the rules, You Su had indeed lost. For a moment, no one dared to discuss the outcome of the match privately, and they waited for the decision of the important figures.

"I..."

Wangshu Fairy was inexperienced in the ways of the world and had never dealt with such a situation before. She was speechless for a moment, her left hand tightly gripping the hem of her skirt, her gaze lingering between You Su and Fairy Lu.

Elder Liu cursed inwardly. He was aware of the conflict between Book Immortal Peak and Lotus Peak, but he couldn't do anything about those on Book Immortal Peak who followed the rigid rules. If You Su was indeed found guilty, his status as True Disciple would be revoked, a loss the Xuanxiao Sect could hardly imagine. However, Elder Liu couldn't use this as a reason to directly refute Fairy Lu; after all, rules were rules. He could only keep racking his brains, trying to recall if there were any special provisions in the law that could be used to break the deadlock.

The white ball of light belonging to the senior sister began to twist and deform, indicating that there was a problem with the flow of Mystic Qi around Wangshu Fairy, which stemmed from a change in her State of Mind.

You Su didn't care whether Fairy Lu did it intentionally or was truly a staunch guardian of the rules; he simply couldn't let his innocent senior sister be put in such a difficult position because of him.

"Fairy Lu, this disciple has a question to ask." You Su forced himself to stand up straight.

"Although you are not a disciple of my sect, I am still willing to answer your questions. Ask away," Fairy Lu emphasized.

"This disciple would like to ask how the term 'taking the stage' is defined in this law."

Fairy Lu smiled and said, "Appearing on the arena means you're on stage."

"Does it have to be standing on a stage for it to count, or does flying count too?"

"Of course, all of them count," Fairy Lu replied quickly.

"Then I'd like to ask, if an immortal were to fly across the arena today, would he be considered to have stepped onto the stage?"

As soon as the words fell, the Fifth Elder, who was flying high in the sky on his sword and looking down from above, was momentarily stunned. Chang Wen, standing beside him, parted his lips slightly and asked in surprise:

"Master, Spirit Platform Realm's Divine Sense... can it perceive this high?"

"It's just a coincidence. If someone at the Spirit Platform Realm possessed such Divine Sense, what use would they have for a sword?"

"Oh..."

The Third Elder rolled her eyes playfully as she listened to the conversation between the master and disciple, then focused her beautiful gaze on You Su.

"Naturally, that doesn't count." Fairy Lu's fairy-like face slightly furrowed.

"Why not? Aren't they all flying on the stage?" You Su continued to press.

"The flying immortals won't affect your victory or defeat, so they don't count."

"My senior sister wasn't affected at all. I was the one who fought the whole thing; she just happened to be passing by and didn't lift a finger. So, in that sense, my senior sister didn't really go on stage."

"Your senior sister flies very low, which is enough to interfere with the opponent's judgment and will certainly affect the outcome of the battle."

"How high is considered high, and how low is considered low? Didn't Fairy Lu make that clear in her laws?"

Fairy Lu touched the golden crown on her forehead, her smile fading slightly, "Are you trying to cause trouble? The laws of Book Immortal Peak are not for you to question."

You Su coughed twice, feeling as if her whole body was falling apart, but she still managed a smile and said, "Please don't be offended, Fairy Lu, but these rules are really a bit flawed, and I'm not entirely convinced."

Elder Liu promptly added, "You Su said makes some sense; laws with loopholes cannot be effective in principle."

Fairy Lu maintained her dignified demeanor. "Even if your senior sister's flight doesn't count, she is still standing on the stage, which is a violation of the rules."

You Su stepped on a pebble and crushed it. The surrounding area was a scene of devastation, littered with rubble; the boundaries of the arena were no longer discernible. He laughed:

"May I ask, Fairy Lu, where is the platform? And where do I stand to be considered as standing on the platform?"

Meanwhile, the front row of spectators was surrounded by rubble from the broken ring, and everyone was busy kicking it away, afraid that they would also be punished for being "standing on the stage" and obstructing the competition.

Fairy Lu's eyes were as cold as frost. She stared intently at You Su, about to speak, when a voice interrupted her:

"Fairy Lu, I, Shi Yan, thank you! I know you are kind-hearted and pity me, and you have the discerning eye to recognize my talent, which is why you wanted to find a way for me to turn the tide. But I, Shi Yan, cannot accept this kind of victory. Senior Sister You Su didn't help at all; it was simply that I couldn't beat her. I concede defeat in this competition! But Fairy Lu, please rest assured, I will work even harder in the coming year and will definitely become a disciple of the Book Immortal Peak to repay your kindness!"

Shi Yan solemnly clasped his hands and swore an oath. Upon hearing this, everyone wondered what this burly Shi Yan was thinking, that he would actually believe he would be a disciple of the Book Immortal Peak, a place full of ethereal and refined scholars. Just imagining that scene made them find it incongruous and laughable.

After Shi Yan's self-indulgent speech, Fairy Lu's gentle smile vanished completely, and she lost all interest. Since even the main character had conceded defeat, there was no point in her continuing to argue with You Su about the law.

Fairy Lu looked at Shi Yan, who had a simple, honest smile on his face, her voice cold and restrained:

"Shi Yan, I hope you understand that I am not arguing for you, but for the rules established by Book Immortal Peak. I would have spoken up for anyone else as well. Therefore, I am not interested in your talent at all. If you aspire to be True Disciple, I suggest you do not choose Book Immortal Peak, because you will not have the opportunity."

Shi Yan put down his hand that was scratching his head and said with a look of relief, "If only you had told me sooner, Fairy Lu! You scared me to death. I've never liked reading since I was a child, Book Immortal Peak is the last place I want to go."

Upon hearing this, Fairy Lu's chest heaved as she let out a long breath, as if she were forcibly enduring something.

Those watching covered their mouths and chuckled, admiring Shi Yan for managing to provoke even the gentle Fairy Lu into such a state.

Elder Liu stroked his goatee and said to Fairy Lu:

"Fairy Lu, in my opinion, the rules and regulations of Book Immortal Peak are a bit outdated and need to be checked and supplemented from time to time."

"Since the rules have loopholes, then they don't count. When I get back, I will use this as a case to improve the laws. I guarantee on behalf of Book Immortal Peak that if there is a next time, we will definitely be able to give a fair judgment in accordance with the laws!" Fairy Lu declared solemnly, and then turned to leave.

Elder Liu laughed heartily, "How can one possibly predict the future? Fairy Lu, then who is the victor today?"

Fairy Lu's golden crown swayed slightly as she turned her head, coldly staring at Elder Liu, and spoke each word slowly and deliberately:

"You Su"

The disciples watching also erupted in cheers. Ultimately, You Su was the undisputed winner of this exciting battle.

As Fairy Lu left, You Su relaxed, but almost collapsed to the ground. He felt a familiar hand embrace his back, while another hand reached under his legs, deliberately bending them to support them.

It was too late for him to regret it. Wangshu Fairy had already swept You Su up in her arms and flown straight into the sky in front of everyone, leaving the crowd looking at each other in disbelief.

The other leaders will pay up later!