Just as Jianxin and Shen Chuzhao were preparing for a three-hundred-round battle, Ye Lingxi suddenly appeared between them, surrounded by rosy light, her hair shining brightly, extremely beautiful.
"Senior!" Shen Chuzhao's expression changed slightly, his fighting spirit dissipated, and he quickly bowed respectfully. Even though he was a God Clan, he dared not disrespect Ye Lingxi in her current state. Ye Lingxi's strength was terrifying; even their ancestor was wary of her, let alone him.
"Junior Uncle." Upon seeing this, Jianxin hesitated for a moment, then clasped his hands and called out.
"Hmm?" Upon hearing Jianxin's address to Ye Lingxi, Shen Chuzhao frowned, his eyes filled with surprise and confusion.
"Junior Martial Uncle," isn't that a term for one's master's sister? Why does this person call Heavenly Dao "Junior Martial Uncle"? Could it be that his master is Heavenly Dao's brother? Isn't that a joke? How could that be!
"Well, there are only ten people left in the arena where you are." Ye Lingxi ignored Shen Chuzhao and instead focused her gaze on Jianxin, a smile blooming on her face. Everything in the world paled in comparison to that smile.
"Huh?" Shen Chuzhao's expression froze, completely dumbfounded. The Heavenly Dao actually agreed? Holy crap!
Jianxin glanced around and saw that there were indeed only ten people left in the arena. A hint of regret flashed in his eyes, but he still nodded and said, "Understood, Junior Uncle."
"During the finals, you two can have a great time and not feel disappointed," Ye Lingxi said with a smile, seemingly understanding Jianxin's thoughts.
"What's the content of the finals?" Jianxin asked curiously.
"In the finals, you will be randomly matched with opponents, and the person who wins to the end will be the champion of this year's Genius Battle!" Ye Lingxi explained.
"I understand, thank you for informing me, Junior Uncle!" Jianxin suddenly realized and clasped his hands in gratitude.
Ye Lingxi nodded, said nothing more, and turned to leave.
"You just called Heavenly Dao Junior Uncle?" Shen Chuzhao suddenly said after Ye Lingxi had completely left.
"Yes, she's my master's younger sister, so I have to call her Junior Martial Aunt," Jianxin nodded and said.
Shen Chuzhao gasped in shock. Good heavens, is this person's identity really that incredible?
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Shen Chuzhao frowned and said, "How could the Heavenly Dao have an older brother? Could there be two Heavenly Dao?"
"I don't know, my master didn't tell me," Jianxin said, shaking his head.
Shen Chuzhao fell silent. He didn't believe Jianxin was lying to him, because when Jianxin called Heavenly Dao "Junior Uncle" just now, Heavenly Dao didn't say anything, which meant he definitely accepted the title. But why was that? He really didn't understand.
At the same time, the battles on the other nine arenas also ended, and those who were eliminated were teleported out of the secret realm, leaving only one hundred people in the arena.
"Congratulations on successfully entering the finals. As for the rewards, they will be awarded together after the finals. Alright, as usual, take three days off. The finals will begin in three days!" After Ye Lingxi finished speaking, her figure disappeared.
Coiling Dragon City.
"Sigh, we can only squeeze into the top 1,000 after all, what a pity," Xia Meng sighed, her eyes filled with resentment.
"This Genius Battle has gathered prodigies from all over the world. We two come from small places, so it's already quite good that we were able to squeeze into the top 1,000," Murong Xue comforted her.
"Yes, but I wonder if he's even noticed us?" Xia Meng's eyes flashed with a sharp light, but then dimmed. "With his current achievements, how could he possibly pay attention to us?"
Murong Xue remained silent for a long time before finally saying, "Alright, stop overthinking. Focus on your cultivation. Perhaps one day in the future, we'll meet him again."
Xia Meng nodded, and then the two women left Coiling Dragon City. As for the subsequent Genius Battle, they had no interest in knowing about it.
Su Chen appeared where the two women had just been. Watching their departing figures, his thoughts drifted back to his time in the Lower Immortal Realm, a period he had spent quite happily.
"I didn't expect time to pass so quickly," Su Chen sighed.
"You really won't see them?" Ye Lingxi appeared beside Su Chen.
"He's gone. Have someone take good care of the Star Holy Land from now on, lest it be bullied by other forces." Su Chen shook his head, then turned and left without lingering.
"Okay." Ye Lingxi nodded, glanced in the direction where the two women disappeared, and then quickly followed Su Chen.
Time flew by, and three days had passed. The hundred people were filled with excitement, their eyes gazing expectantly into the void.
At this moment, Ye Lingxi's figure appeared in the void. Her figure was curvaceous and perfectly proportioned, and her skin was fair and tender, as if it could be broken with a touch, which made the crowd below feel excited.
"The finals are about to begin. In a moment, the creatures whose names appear in the sky, please come up on stage." Ye Lingxi briefly explained the rules, and then disappeared.
Lin Fan vs. Gu Xun'er!
Two names appeared in the void.
Lin Fan was taken aback, but he didn't think much of it. He appeared on the arena, where Gu Xun'er was staring intently at him.
In the previous arena battle, Gu Xun'er successfully advanced to the finals with her strong abilities. However, she never expected that her opponent in the first match of the finals would be Lin Fan.
"Miss Xun'er." Lin Fan clasped his hands in a gesture of respect.
"How is your master?" Gu Xun'er asked hesitantly before finally asking.
"Master is very well." Lin Fan nodded.
Gu Xun'er's expression was complicated. Back then, she was sent to the Upper Immortal Realm and found her grandfather. Since then, she had been cultivating with her grandfather, wanting to find Su Chen. However, after investigating Su Chen's identity and deeds, she gave up.
Because she knew she was just a nobody, she shouldn't hold onto any illusions about going to Su Chen. The two were destined never to be together, simply because one was in heaven and the other on earth, separated by an insurmountable chasm.
Even so, she still missed Su Chen. Upon hearing about the Genius Battle, knowing that Su Chen's disciple Lin Fan would definitely participate and that she might be able to see Su Chen, she decisively came to participate in the Genius Battle.
"Is he watching?" Gu Xun'er asked.
"Yes, after the Genius Battle is over, I can take Miss Xun'er to see Master," Lin Fan said.
"Really?" Gu Xun'er asked excitedly.
"This brat, did he even get my permission before bringing people to see me?" Inside the restaurant, Su Chen stared at the large screen and said speechlessly, "If he doesn't make it into the top three, see how I deal with you."
"Yes! But I won't hold back in this Genius Battle, so please don't be Xun'er," Lin Fan nodded and said.
"Alright, go all out!" Gu Xun'er nodded and then took the lead, soaring into the sky and looking down at Lin Fan. She formed hand Hand Seals and unleashed a palm strike, the pressure of which shook the surrounding area. Everyone below the arena couldn't help but frown.