Xiao Yingyu's battle was certainly captivating in one sense, but not in another. In everyone else's eyes, Xiao Yingyu had never stood a chance of winning the championship, so whether she won or lost made no difference.
However, the God Emperor was still paying close attention. Every one of the Demon Empress's disciples could potentially be the current-generation Evil Emperor, and Xiao Yingyu had revealed the least of her abilities so far. What if she was one?
"To be honest, I really feel bad about hitting you."
Xiao Yingyu's opponent was a man named Chen Chuqiao. Seeing how delicate and adorable Xiao Yingyu was, he truly could not bear to hurt her.
"Then Xiao Yingyu will beat you until you're crying for your mother."
Xiao Yingyu said stubbornly.
"Oh? Fine, then This Young Master will first test the strength of you, a Demon Empress Disciple!"
With that, Chen Chuqiao gripped his longsword and charged straight at Xiao Yingyu.
He did not let his guard down either. Even if he felt reluctant, she was the Demon Empress's disciple. It was impossible not to be wary of her; she definitely possessed some special ability!
Xiao Yingyu extended her little hand, and a flash of white light condensed into a sword.
"Is that why she didn't bring a spirit weapon? Is that sword intent taking the form of a sword?"
"It doesn't seem to be sword intent. It seems more like the phantom of a sword condensed purely from some kind of power. That still counts as her own strength, so it isn't against the rules."
"..."
The strong experts outside discussed among themselves.
Then, Xiao Yingyu's tiny body suddenly erupted with an overwhelming aura!
"Xiao Yingyu can win, right?"
Shi Jiayi asked Ye Tianyi.
Ye Tianyi nodded. "She can. At least within