Why Did You Really Come When Told?

Youyao, one of Northern Continent's three great prodigies, had struck in anger with the divine ability she used most often. Though it did not represent her full strength, it was by no means something the chief disciples of the other branches could easily withstand.

The instant the white radiance pierced the sky and tore apart the Clear Light Chessboard, Shen Yi had already proven to everyone that he was equally qualified to command the lands of the four prefectures.

What was more, judging purely from appearances, the two had countered each move in turn, yet Shen Yi seemed even more at ease than Youyao with every gesture.

"Senior Brother Taixu has only been at Spirit Void Cave for so long, yet he has already mastered this Pure Clarity Realm so skillfully..."

Though the many disciples would not declare Shen Yi stronger than Youyao based on this alone—after all, he had relied on the advantage of that spirit treasure—when it came to talent alone, this senior brother was truly terrifying.

"This should end here, shouldn't it?"

One could glimpse the whole leopard through a tube. From what they had just seen, even if there was still a gap between the two in cultivation, it could not be very large.

At their level, even if they continued fighting, how could victory or defeat be decided in such a short time? In the end, their elders would surely intervene and separate them.

If Senior Sister Youyao still wished to retain a shred of dignity in Northern Continent, the sensible choice would be to turn around and leave now, rather than let matters spiral beyond repair.

"..."

Youyao True Person watched the clear radiance filling the sky dissipate into nothingness, her eyelids twitching. She had never seen anyone so adept at hiding themselves. Nearly