The Spoiler Hound's Self-Cultivation: Heroine, You Took the Wrong Script!

Elsewhere.

At the highest point of Dragon's Nest Stadium, inside an incomparably luxurious VIP suite with an excellent view.

Lin Yuan lounged lazily against a soft leather sofa.

Through the enormous one-way floor-to-ceiling window, he listlessly watched the arena below, no bigger than an ant from up here.

The table before him was laden with all manner of rare Spirit Fruit and dim sum, while two beautiful maids stood respectfully at the side, ready to attend to him at any moment.

He had come here.

Purely to find another place to sleep.

Just Then, the suite door was gently Pushed Open.

A striking and valiant figure entered, carrying a gust of pleasant fragrance with her.

It was Gu Ningxue.

"Oh? Young Master Lin, I thought you truly had no interest in this sort of 'children playing house' game?"

Gu Ningxue crossed her arms and walked over with a smile, her tone full of teasing.

She had also Changed Into a sharp black martial arts uniform today, one that vividly outlined her fiery figure.

Her long hair was tied high, making her look exceptionally heroic.

"Can't be helped. I still have to keep up appearances." Lin Yuan Yawned and pointed at the sofa beside him. "Sit."

Gu Ningxue did not stand on ceremony. She sat directly beside him, picked up a purple grape, and tossed it into her mouth.

Her Beautiful Eyes shifted as she watched the arena below. "So? What do you think about today's matches?"

"No thoughts."

Lin Yuan's answer was as concise and straightforward as ever.

"Then... what about Ye Xuan?"

Gu Ningxue's gaze fell upon the black-clad figure basking in the cheers of the entire stadium, brimming with high spirits. "He's the hottest favorite to win the championship right now. Do you think he can win today?"

Ye Xuan?

A trace of imperceptible amusement Flashed through the depths of Lin Yuan's eyes.

He inwardly grumbled.

Without him, this ATM, supplying vast amounts of resources, that fellow's early development had indeed been more than ten times rougher than in the Original Work.

Still, he was the protagonist of this book, Heaven's Favorite Son favored by destiny.

Even without Lin Yuan, perhaps he had stumbled upon some new fortuitous encounter in some hidden nook and cranny, relying on that heaven-defying luck of his.

The fact that he had fought his way to the finals was enough to prove it.

Lin Yuan was rather curious just how far this Child of Destiny, whose wings had been knocked crooked by his butterfly, could ultimately develop.

Though countless thoughts churned in his heart, Lin Yuan's reply remained as languid and disdainful as ever.

"Ye Xuan?"

"He's just someone I've already defeated. What's there to watch?"

Gu Ningxue was amused by his outrageously arrogant manner.

Naturally, she knew Lin Yuan had the qualifications to say such things, but she had not come today merely to make idle conversation.

She was the Captain of Capital Martial Arts Academy's School Team. Today, she would be competing as well.

According to the plot of the Original Work, the champion of this National League would be decided between Ye Xuan and Gu Ningxue.

Gu Ningxue was at the Marrow Cleansing Realm Seventh Level, a higher realm than Ye Xuan had been at the time.

On top of that, she cultivated the Gu Family's secretly passed-down high-grade Earth-tier cultivation art, the Glazed Snowheart Sword Art.

Her swordsmanship had reached minor accomplishment and possessed formidable power.

Yet in the final battle, Ye Xuan would unleash his Protagonist Halo and break through in the midst of battle.

In the end, he would narrowly defeat Gu Ningxue by the slimmest margin, successfully claim the championship, and ascend the second great peak of his life.

But now, the plot had long since been altered beyond recognition by Lin Yuan.

Without the piling up of all sorts of resources, Ye Xuan had staggered his way here through unknown fortuitous encounters.

But his foundation was unstable, and his combat strength was far inferior to that of his counterpart in the Original Work.

Meanwhile, Gu Ningxue remained the steady and grounded genius at the Marrow Cleansing Realm Seventh Level.

With one rising while the other fell, Ye Xuan wanted to win?

Harder than climbing to the heavens!

Looking at the heroic woman beside him, who seemed to hold quite a favorable impression of him, Lin Yuan rarely felt inclined to offer some advice.

After all, having her give Ye Xuan a vicious beating would count as venting his anger indirectly. Why not?

He casually picked up a Spirit Fruit and ate it as he spoke in an offhand tone:

"Whether it's Qin Zhan or Liu Ruyan, none of those people below pose any threat to you."

"You only need to pay a little attention to Ye Xuan."

"That guy is like an unkillable cockroach. He has countless tricks up his sleeve, so don't accidentally capsize in a gutter."

Gu Ningxue was slightly stunned.

She had not expected Lin Yuan to say such things to her.

Though it sounded like a casual remark, she knew that with Lin Yuan's insight and strength, every evaluation he made weighed as heavily as a thousand jun!

She looked at Lin Yuan seriously and solemnly nodded.

"I understand."

After saying that, she Took a Deep Breath and rose from the sofa.

"Then I'm going."

"Go! I believe in you!"

Gu Ningxue Turned and Left.

Her upright back carried an unflinching resolve to press forward without looking back.

Lin Yuan sank back into the sofa, changed into a more comfortable position, casually picked up a piece of Cloud Peak Immortal Cake, and slowly placed it into his mouth.

Sweet without being cloying, it melted the instant it entered his mouth and was rich in spiritual energy.

Mm, not bad.

As for the matches below?

He would treat them as...

A monkey show to pass the time after a meal.

Inside Dragon's Nest Stadium, as all the contestants finished taking the stage, the atmosphere was pushed to its utmost peak!

"Ladies and gentlemen! Distinguished guests!"

The host's voice traveled clearly to every corner of the stadium through the finest sound-amplifying formation, brimming with passion and infectious energy.

"The thrilling moment has finally arrived!"

"The National University Martial Arts League finals now—officially begin!"

Boom—!!!

Cheers like mountains roaring and seas crashing nearly tore the entire dome apart!

Countless spectators leaped to their feet in excitement, waving their arms and frantically shouting the names of the contestants they supported!

A gigantic light screen lit up above the arena.

The names and portraits of countless contestants began rapidly scrolling across it!

"The first-round draw begins!"

Everyone's gaze was fixed firmly upon that light screen!

A few seconds later, the light screen froze.

The first matchup was clearly displayed before everyone.

[Capital Martial Arts Academy · Gu Ningxue VS Tiannan Martial Arts Academy · Zhao Wenwu]

"Oh! The very first match features the goddess Gu Ningxue, Captain of our Capital Martial Arts Academy!"

"Her opponent is Zhao Wenwu from Tiannan Academy, at the Marrow Cleansing Realm Fifth Level. They say his Mountain Splitting Fist is quite powerful!"

"Hehe, this will be a good show! One is an agile and graceful swordsmanship genius, while the other is an unparalleledly fierce fist master!"

Under the gaze of the entire stadium, Gu Ningxue and the Young Man named Zhao Wenwu stepped onto the arena at the same time.

Zhao Wenwu looked at the peerlessly elegant woman across from him. A trace of gravity Flashed through his eyes, but even more intense was his surging battle intent!

"Senior Gu, please enlighten me!"

He gave a low shout and, without the slightest hesitation, launched the first attack!