Before long, the younger generation's demonstrations came to an end. The meeting's host took the stage and announced that the challenge matches would now begin, with each fight decided in a single exchange. The cultivators below the battle platform immediately erupted with excitement. Nearly the entire Cultivation World was gathered here, and appearing on the platform would bring honor to their sects, so many cultivators were itching to try, looking ready to rush up at any moment.
"Heh, the main event is here. I wonder who'll be the first to stick their neck out." Yao Yu sneered, then surveyed the crowd. "With Shangguan Longyin in seclusion, Ten Thousand Swords Cliff has kept a much lower profile this time. Dugu Yun Tian is decent; he won't challenge Ling Tian. But Linghu Han and the others are another matter. He and Xiao Qian have already survived their tribulations, and, confident in their strength, they might challenge Ling Tian."
"Senior Sister, you've survived your tribulation too. You should have a good chance against those people, right?" Ling Tian asked casually.
"You noticed, you little brat. I haven't been idle these past few years. I've learned plenty of secret techniques from Grandma." Yao Yu chuckled, her tone brimming with confidence. "I shouldn't have too much trouble dealing with Xiao Qian, Linghu Han, and the others. When the time comes, your big sister here will take them on for you."
"I was just saying. I didn't mean for you to take the stage. After all, you're representing Mu Tian Pavilion." Ling Tian shook his head. Seeing Yao Yu's indignant expression, he changed tack. "Besides, I don't want people saying I hide behind a woman. That makes me sound like some pretty boy."
Only then did Yao Yu smile at Ling Tian's joke. She teased, "But