Whoosh!
In the distance, a graceful figure in white descended from the heavens like an exiled immortal entering the mortal world, landing upon the plaza.
The woman had a willow-slim figure and skin fairer than snow, glowing with a lustrous sheen. Her starry eyes shimmered with liveliness and sword intent.
"Zhao Xinyue has become even more beautiful. So many geniuses came to the Artifact Forging Competition just for her!"
"Indeed. As long as one can seize first place in the Artifact Forging Competition, even if they ask to marry Zhao Xinyue, the Immortal Ancient Zhao Family will not refuse!"
The eyes of countless geniuses were filled with infatuation and intoxication.
"Zhao Xinyue, this time, I will definitely take first place in the Artifact Forging Competition from your hands. I will let everyone in the Zhao Realm know that only I, Jian Mingyang, am worthy of you!"
Jian Mingyang came before Zhao Xinyue and declared with utter conviction.
"First place in the Artifact Forging Competition is not something you can talk your way into!"
Zhao Xinyue smiled faintly. She ignored Jian Mingyang and instead stood to one side, waiting patiently.
However, with a sweep of her peripheral vision, she spotted a familiar figure amid the crowd. The corners of her lips lifted slightly as she said in delight, "You really came to participate in the Artifact Forging Competition!"
"Hm?"
Hearing Zhao Xinyue's voice, gazes from every direction fell upon Lu Ren.
Wu Yuebo, in particular, looked at Lu Ren with astonishment and suspicion, as though his eyes were asking what relationship he had with Zhao Xinyue.
"Ah?"
Lu Ren shuddered all over in fright and immediately waved his hands. "Zhao... Miss Zhao, you must have mistaken me for someone else!"
"Mistaken you for someone else? I would recognize you even if