Feng Xiaotian vs. Li Jiuxuan

"Something the matter?"

Seeing the people approaching, the softness and intimacy previously on Shui Bing'er's face vanished in an instant.

She pulled Li Jiuxuan to a stop and looked indifferently at the group of students from Blazing Fire Academy and Godwind Academy.

Feng Xiaotian nodded slightly, the humility he had shown while chasing after Huo Wu completely fading away, replaced by the confidence and sharp edge of someone who looked down on his peers.

"I have long admired the name of Chief Shui Bing'er, and I know you are the strongest of the younger generation in your sect. I, Feng Xiaotian, wish to challenge you to a fair, one-on-one sparring match."

As soon as these words were spoken, the Godwind and Blazing Fire students behind him erupted into low murmurs, everyone's gaze focusing on the two of them.

Huo Wu, in particular, sneered as she watched Feng Xiaotian and Shui Bing'er. She was also the top genius of Blazing Fire Academy, and with her fiery, competitive nature, she was extremely headstrong.

In her eyes, she possessed a confidence that did not lose to either of these two prodigies, so she viewed their potential duel with a measure of scrutiny.

Feng Xiaotian paused, his tone steady and filled with absolute conviction as he continued: "I mean no offense; I simply wish to cross hands with a strong opponent to verify my strength. If Chief Shui Bing'er agrees, we shall stop at the first sign of defeat and keep things amicable."

Hearing this, not even a ripple stirred in the depths of Shui Bing'er's cold, clear eyes. She looked down at Li Jiuxuan, whom she was holding by the hand, and then raised her gaze: "Apologies, I don't have time right now. I need to go back and cook for my younger brother."

This statement left the entire crowd stunned for a moment.

A younger brother?

They all turned their gazes toward Li Jiuxuan.

They saw a child who still carried a hint of childishness on his face, yet possessed the same indifferent, heartless aura as Shui Bing'er, and was even wearing clothing of the same color scheme as the Skywater Sect.

It was quite surprising.

After all, a chief genius with skin like jade and bones of ice, peerless in grace and cold pride, was going to cook for a young boy?

...Li Jiuxuan was equally stunned.

Feng Xiaotian wanted to challenge Shui Bing'er?

"..."

The current Shui Bing'er had the Ten-Thousand-Year Profound Ice Marrow as her foundation, making her ice attribute absolute.

Not to mention the transformation the Ten-Thousand-Year Profound Ice Marrow had brought to Shui Bing'er's martial soul and physical body.

Her soul power alone had already reached level forty-one.

A twelve-year-old Soul Ancestor with the Ultimate Ice attribute.

Feng Xiaotian, even if you let your Gale Demon Wolf Consecutive Slash strike one hundred and eighty times.

I fear you wouldn't even be able to withstand a moment of her Extreme Cold Domain...

"May I ask, is this little brother a guest visiting the Skywater Sect?"

Feng Xiaotian asked politely, a refined smile on his face.

The Skywater Sect had recently risen to fame, and many powerful figures who were on good terms with the sect often sent their descendants to visit and study.

Even the children of some Soul Douluos could stay at the Skywater Sect for short periods as guests.

"His name is Li Jiuxuan. He is my brother, not a guest."

Shui Bing'er directly denied Feng Xiaotian's classification of Li Jiuxuan.

"Not a guest?"

Feng Xiaotian was taken aback. Could he be her biological brother?

But he had never heard of such a thing.

It was only rumored that she and Shui Yue'er were close sisters.

Where did a brother come from?

Even the students from Godwind and Blazing Fire Academies behind him became increasingly curious about this child, Li Jiuxuan.

However, just as Feng Xiaotian was about to press for more, Li Jiuxuan abruptly asked: "Senior Brother Feng, what is your current soul power level?"

The childish voice was exceptionally clear in the plaza, causing Feng Xiaotian to temporarily set aside his inner doubts.

He chuckled, his tone carrying a sense of ease and pride: "Currently, I am a level thirty-four Agility-Attack System Battle Soul Ancestor!"

It wasn't just Feng Xiaotian.

The group of students from the two academies behind him, with the exception of Huo Wu, all wore expressions of admiration.

Among the younger generation, his talent was extraordinary; he had started with Innate Full Soul Power.

That was one level higher than Shui Bing'er's innate talent!

However, after these words reached the ears of Shui Bing'er and Li Jiuxuan, both fell silent.

"..."

Shui Bing'er pulled Li Jiuxuan along, ready to leave: "Apologies, I have no time today. My brother is hungry. If you wish to fight, come back tomorrow."

Feng Xiaotian's expression tightened. He flickered, blocking their path once more. His tone remained polite, but his attitude was exceptionally firm: "Chief Shui Bing'er, I will not take up much of your time. This is merely a normal sparring match between peers, and we shall stop at the first sign of defeat. But if you continue to evade, I fear it will make the disciples of our two academies feel that the Chief Captain of the Skywater Sect is afraid to even accept a challenge, and perhaps she is not as stunning as the rumors suggest..."

As soon as these words were spoken, the students behind him began to exchange glances and whisper. Even Huo Wu, who was standing with her arms crossed, looked at Shui Bing'er with disdain.

A sect prodigy, the center of attention—being in such a position, constant evasion was inappropriate. After all, who wouldn't want to see just how much strength they truly possessed?

Shui Bing'er's eyes darkened, but in the end, Li Jiuxuan gently pulled his hand away, took a small step forward, and said to Feng Xiaotian, "How about this: I shall exchange a few moves with Brother Feng Xiaotian first. If you win, it won't be too late to challenge my sister then."

As Li Jiuxuan's voice fell, the entire front plaza of the Skywater Sect fell silent for a moment, and everyone turned their gazes toward him.

A child who looked to be only 1.35 meters tall and no more than six or seven years old was actually going to fight on behalf of Shui Bing'er against the level 34 agility-attack system Soul Elder, Feng Xiaotian?

It was no different than throwing an egg against a rock.

"Little brother, do you understand the gap in levels between soul masters? I am already a level 34 Soul Elder. You are still young, and I fear I might accidentally hurt you if I strike."

Feng Xiaotian shook his head with a faint smile.

He didn't seem contemptuous; he simply felt that Li Jiuxuan was too young and ignorant of the ways of the world.

"It is no matter. This is just a spar, and we shall stop once the point is made. Besides, I have already reached the Soul Grand Master realm, so consider it me asking for guidance from Brother Feng," Li Jiuxuan said with a smile.

"Soul Grand Master?"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was stunned.

If this youth could reach the Soul Grand Master realm at such an age, he could be considered a top-tier genius.

But he was still young, and the gap in cultivation was real; no matter how one looked at it, he didn't seem to be a match for Feng Xiaotian.

At this moment, Shui Bing'er also looked at Li Jiuxuan, but she merely tilted her head toward the little boy, revealing a trace of confusion.

Li Jiuxuan just chuckled and nodded.

He felt that since Feng Xiaotian was so persistent, he might as well accept the challenge; he couldn't let them look down on them.

Furthermore, his hands were itching...

Cultivation is one thing, but actual combat is another!

True, ultimate combat power could never be honed by cultivation alone.

Seeing this, Shui Bing'er sighed helplessly in her heart, then raised her eyes to say to Feng Xiaotian, "Since that is the case, if you can defeat Xiao Jiuxuan today, then I will fight you."

Hearing this, Feng Xiaotian was instantly invigorated.

"Is that true?"

Shui Bing'er nodded: "If you can win, I will not refuse."

Feng Xiaotian immediately changed his demeanor and invited Li Jiuxuan, "Fine, little brother, then come and fight me!"

Since Shui Bing'er had compromised, what else was there to refuse?

As long as he, Feng Xiaotian, defeated Shui Bing'er, Huo Wu would be his woman!