The Temporarily Avoided Time Bomb

Charge straight in!!

Li Yingluo's heart jolted violently, and she instinctively tried to say something to dissuade him.

But the words reached her lips, only to be swallowed back down. "..."

She considered herself reckless enough already. Even her place at Wenhazhai had been forcibly secured through her status as an imperial princess. Yet compared to the young man before her, she seemed far too conservative!

She had never seen a Retainer General with such nerve!

But having witnessed him calmly slay a Venerable with her own eyes, then hearing this near-declaration of war, not just Li Yingluo—anyone would have been filled with boundless confidence in him!

He would probably... really pull it off!!

After all, the exact date of the Shangqing Martial Arts Tournament would be adjusted according to the National Preceptor's schedule. The earlier they secured a spot in the tournament, the fewer unforeseen changes there might be.

Even if the Gentleman of the academy possessed the unstable trait of attaining enlightenment, it still could not compare to an immortal.

If Ye Li could truly fight his way through Shiguang Academy and seize a tournament spot in an invincible sweep, it would be the loudest declaration imaginable to her second brother, the Eldest Princess, and even all the powers in the Capital City—

That Li Yingluo possessed a trusted subordinate and a force weighty enough to overturn the entire balance of power!

The intimidation and increase in prestige this would bring far surpassed the step-by-step plan of attacking the mountain!

The risks were indeed immense, but the rewards were beyond measure! Li Yingluo dared to gamble!!

"Good!" The strange light in Li Yingluo's eyes brightened further as she decisively said, "What support do you need? This princess will give you my full support!"

Ye Li looked at Li