Enemies Meet

Huang Feng stepped forward and stood in front of everyone, facing the direction of the voice. "Since you're here, come out. I didn't expect the Xue Clan's news to be so well-informed. You escaped last time, but this time, we'll settle both old and new scores together."

"Hehe, Huang Feng, you really are a dedicated bodyguard. But today was purely a chance encounter. We were merely escorting our clansmen. Still, since we've met, we ought to exchange a few moves." More than a dozen men in green stepped out. The leader merely glanced at Huang Feng before his gaze settled on Xiao Wanqing.

"Xue Liang, if you want to fight, I'll accompany you." Huang Feng looked at Xue Liang's group.

"Huang Feng, our strength is about the same. If the two of us fight, who knows when it'll end? Why not let the Dou Emperors who have newly ascended from other continents in our two clans fight instead? Seven against seven—how about it?" Xue Liang said with a smile, sweeping his gaze over the Xiao Clan members.

Huang Feng turned his gaze toward Xiao Wanqing. Though he was the strongest here, Xiao Wanqing outranked him in status.

"We only have five people from other Lower Planes. I'm afraid Young Master Xue will be disappointed," Xiao Wanqing said.

"Hehe, Miss Wanqing needn't worry. Aren't you and your sister also only in the Lower-Grade Emperor Spirit Realm? With the two of you added in, it'll be seven against seven. The old rules still apply. Miss Wanqing surely won't ruin an old friend's enjoyment, will she?" Xue Liang's smile did not fade, as though they truly were good friends.

"Fine, let's fight! Who's afraid of you?" Xiao Yuting had wanted nothing more than to skin Xue Liang's group alive the moment she saw them. Now that they were mocking them again, how could she endure it any longer?

"Hehe, Yuting was only joking with Young Master Xue. Young Master Xue needn't take it to heart," Xiao Wanqing said, still trying to refuse.

"Miss Yuting's straightforwardness truly earns Xue's admiration. Why does Miss Wanqing keep declining? We should be the ones worried. Does Miss Wanqing lack confidence in her own strength, or does she not trust these clansmen of yours from the Lower Planes?" Xue Liang was truly eloquent, leaving Xiao Wanqing no way out.

"Miss Wanqing, let's fight. We'll remember your kindness. Though we don't know whether we can become members of the Xiao Clan in the future, we can't lose face now." Huang Lin stepped forward and spoke to Xiao Wanqing.

Xiao Wanqing looked toward Xiao Yan, who merely nodded. No matter how lowly their status was within the clan, before outsiders, they represented an entire clan.

"Fine. If we win today, you'll officially become members of the Xiao Clan. But if..."

"If we lose, you should lose yourself as well. So we must win this battle," Xiao Yan said.

"Since Miss Wanqing has agreed, should the location of the match be decided by us? After all, Miss Wanqing and Miss Yuting are both powerhouses. Given your status, you wouldn't bully a group of newly ascended Dou Emperors, would you?" Xue Liang revealed a smug expression.

Xiao Wanqing shook her head. She had calculated everything, yet still missed one step. She had not expected Xue Liang to be waiting for her here.

"Fine. Where has Young Master Xue chosen for the match?" Xiao Wanqing tried her best to remain calm. Perhaps the place they chose would give them an advantage, but it should not be too great.

"Ten-Thousand-Zhang Mountain, Iron Chain Bridge." Xue Liang smugly uttered the six words.

Upon hearing those words, Xiao Wanqing's delicate body trembled. The Iron Chain Bridge—it was actually there.

"I disagree." Though unwilling, Xiao Wanqing still said it.

"A gentleman's word cannot be taken back. Miss Wanqing is a heroine among women; surely she won't go back on her word?" Xue Liang had gone to great lengths to lure Xiao Wanqing in. How could he give up now?

Enemies Meet

"What's wrong? Is there something strange about the Iron Chain Bridge?" Xiao Yan asked.

"Flying Dou Technique." Xiao Wanqing spoke those words weakly. She should never have agreed from the start.

Huang Lin and the other four also changed expression slightly. One of them said, "I stopped using my Flying Dou Technique long ago. I'd forgotten about it."

"I threw mine away after reaching the Dou Wang Realm. I never expected..." another person said.

"Let's go. Since we agreed, there's no avoiding it. Huang Feng, you know what to do, right?" Xiao Wanqing said.

Huang Feng nodded.

Ten-Thousand-Zhang Mountain, Iron Chain Bridge.

This Iron Chain Bridge was not only suspended high in the air, but due to the humidity and temperature, it was covered in a layer of frost. It was difficult not only to exert force upon it, but even to stand steadily.

When Xiao Wanqing and the arriving Xiao Clan members saw the Iron Chain Bridge, their scalps went numb. Xue Liang's group was somewhat startled as well, but they quickly recovered.

"The rules are simple. Anyone who leaves the bridge deck and reaches either shore is eliminated. Whether one lives or dies is up to fate. How about it?" Xue Liang said.

"Since Young Master Xue set the rules, may we decide on the Dou Techniques used? Flying Dou Techniques are forbidden." Xiao Wanqing truly deserved to be one of the Xiao Clan's outstanding figures, securing a favorable position for herself with only a few words.

"Hehe, Miss Wanqing, we're both smart people, so there's no need to play dumb. We'll send out five people. Fight if you dare. If you refuse, I'm afraid the Xiao Clan's reputation will be utterly ruined."

"Fine. Our Xiao Clan will send three people: myself, Yuting, and Young Master Xiao Yan. Please." Xiao Wanqing nodded toward Xiao Yan.

"Good. Miss Wanqing has courage. Go ahead and attack. It doesn't matter if you kill or cripple them. Don't show any tender mercy. If you win, you'll become nobles of my Xue Clan. If you lose, wait for magical beasts to collect your corpses." Xue Liang said.

"We will win." The five men in green flew out directly, each with a pair of black wings. Those seemingly ordinary things would be of tremendous help to them on World-Creation Continent.

With a light tap of her toes, Xiao Wanqing also flew out. Her wings, however, were beautiful and multicolored, like a lovely butterfly.

Xiao Yuting was unwilling to be outdone and flew out as well. Her wings were ocean-blue. Though they could not compare to Xiao Wanqing's beauty, they were still full of charm.

Xiao Yan flew out as well. Compared to the others, his Heaven-Shaking Phoenix Bone Wings were much inferior. Yet their jade-like whiteness still gave them a stunning quality.

In terms of appearance, Xiao Yan's side completely outclassed their opponents, but this was a match, not a contest of looks.

"I'll hold back two." Seeing the opponents charge fiercely, Xiao Wanqing no longer possessed Emperor Sovereign strength, but she still faced two of them with all her might.

"I'll hold back two as well. Be careful yourself. Don't get killed." Xiao Yuting charged toward another two.

Xiao Yan rubbed his nose. Was he living off women? The two girls were each fighting two opponents, while he was only fighting one.

But Xiao Yan reacted quickly as well, meeting the last opponent head-on.

On the Xiao Clan's side of the bank, Huang Lin and the others felt extremely unwilling. They had clearly said they would fight together, yet two girls and one of their own had been sent to take the risk. That felt even worse than losing to those nobles. But they knew that without Flying Dou Techniques, even if they went up there, they would only be a burden.