Su Lianxin, who was eagerly anticipated yet constantly questioned, is now...
I just came out of customs.
After slaying the Your Highness Sixty-Five, she rushed on her way, killing hundreds of Alien Race along the way. When she felt moved, she did not hesitate to give up the merits within her grasp and returned to her sect to cultivate in seclusion.
Having gained a lot during her seclusion, Su Lianxin emerged with a smile on her lips. She had just stepped out of her cave abode and arrived at the martial arts arena when she heard the voices of her junior brothers and sisters.
Unlike their usual calm and peaceful discussions, the two junior brothers were the loudest and most indignant.
"Those blind fools dare to spout such nonsense! I really want to teach them a lesson about how to be a decent human being!"
"How dare they say that Senior Sister was afraid of that Your Highness Sixty-Four, which is why she didn't accept the challenge? It's utterly ridiculous!"
"With Senior Sister's strength, why would she be afraid of him? Humph!"
"If it weren't for my senior sister being in seclusion and unable to deal with them, she would definitely not have let those guys off the hook."
"Alright, Chen Xiao, you've said that hundreds of times already. Aren't you tired?"
Yunyi and Qu Youmeng remained calm, helplessly resting their chins on their hands as they watched the furious Chen Xiao.
During the time Su Lianxin was in seclusion, if they hadn't stopped him, Chen Xiao would probably be off fighting with someone somewhere by now.
It's not that they weren't angry, but rather, they figured they should just ignore the words of ignorant people.
For cultivators, cultivating the mind is paramount.
There's no need to let something that doesn't exist affect your mind.
Haven't they faced enough criticism along the way?
Only Chen Xiao, a disciple who joined the sect halfway through his training, couldn't keep his temper in check. Although Wang Yan was also angry, he seemed much calmer than Chen Xiao.
"This isn't about being tired or not."
Chen Xiao clenched his fists, furious.
He had witnessed Su Lianxin's strength firsthand, and she was the person he admired most. He would never forget the shock Su Lianxin brought him in the Void Realm, which was why he restrained his arrogance and formally integrated into the Sword Pavilion.
That was his respected senior sister, and he would never allow anyone to slander her!
As they were talking, Chen Xiao suddenly saw the white-clad girl calmly walking in through the entrance of the martial arts arena. He jumped three feet high and rushed over.
"Senior sister, you've finally emerged from seclusion!"
"You have no idea how despicable those guys from the Ancient Alliance are. They actually accused you of using underhanded methods to kill the Your Highness Sixty-Five of the Alien Race."
Chen Xiao was furious, and his speech became much faster.
Seeing this, Su Lianxin gently shook her head, looking slightly helpless.
"Junior brother, you should change your impatient nature."
"What others say is their business; there's no need to pay attention. Their endless arguments are all empty titles. We cultivators should focus on cultivation and not concern ourselves with such matters."
Although she only overheard a bit, she could roughly imagine what people outside were saying.
"Regardless of whether I or anyone else used any means, the truth will eventually come out. Paper can never keep out the fire, and similarly, true gold is not afraid of being tested by fire."
Furthermore...
Thinking of the word "accept the challenge" that she had just heard, Su Lianxin roughly understood what was going on, and then shook her head.
"Why must I go to a fight just because someone challenges me? What kind of logic is that? Am I supposed to break out of my seclusion at this crucial time of seclusion to fight and prove myself for some meaningless personal grudge?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Xiao swallowed back what he was about to say.
That seems to make sense!
Is it more important to improve one's own strength, or to deal with challenges from others and quell rumors?
From any perspective, the latter is of no importance.
He had only recently joined the Sword Pavilion, and being inherently arrogant, he found it difficult to tolerate provocation. It was only natural for him to be angry when others dared to talk nonsense and slander those he admired.
After all, the truth is not as the rumors suggest.
But Su Lianxin wouldn't let Chen Xiao's temper run wild.
Her expression remained unchanged; she didn't take the matter to heart at all and intended to bypass Chen Xiao.
But Chen Xiao tried to restrain himself, but he couldn't suppress his impulse.
"Senior Sister!" He said, feeling wronged and indignant, stopping Su Lianxin from speaking.
"You have no idea how awful the comments from the outside world were during your seclusion!"
"Moreover, just a few days ago, the Your Highness Sixty-Four became even more arrogant, specifically challenging you to a duel by name again. He even said that if you continue to refuse, he will keep challenging you until you completely lose face among the Human Race!"
Su Lianxin raised her eyebrows slightly.
Is this Your Highness Sixty-Four really going to keep causing trouble?
"Senior sister, Chen Xiao is right, so... let me go."
"A mere sixty-four is nothing to worry about, Senior Sister."
Just then, Qu Youmeng suddenly spoke up from the side.
She could tell that Su Lianxin was at a critical juncture, and if she were to be affected by this matter, it would be troublesome. Even if she could kill the Your Highness Sixty-Four to clear her name, it would be a losing proposition.
Upon hearing this, Su Lianxin turned to look at Qu Youmeng.
Qu Youmeng and she were both disciples of Starfall Peak from the very beginning, but after she learned that the Emperor Blood in her body had been extracted and her future was almost ruined, she vaguely developed a demon in her heart.
During the time she was tormented by her inner demons, Qu Youmeng experienced no obstacles and her strength improved rapidly.
Facing the Your Highness Sixty-Four of that Alien Race, Qu Youmeng would never be defeated.
Su Lianxin naturally trusted her abilities.
Moreover, just as Qu Youmeng said, she is indeed at a crucial moment in her cultivation.
Moreover, she didn't want to interrupt her seclusion because of some rumors.
only...
Su Lianxin hesitated slightly.
"There's really no need to pay attention to such things; what others say is their business..."
Qu Youmeng sensed Su Lianxin's wavering and smiled.
"Senior sister doesn't care, but I care about her reputation, and I can't let those people slander her and me... Sword Pavilion!"
Su Lianxin remained silent, and the rumors and gossip outside only intensified.
Although it's just gossip from petty people, leaving it unchecked will inevitably affect the sect.
This is something Qu Youmeng absolutely will not allow.
Upon hearing this, Su Lianxin's expression immediately turned serious.
Like Qu Youmeng, she didn't care about the trials and tribulations she faced, but she couldn't accept that her master would be affected by her.
With that thought in mind, Su Lianxin immediately made up her mind.
She nodded to Qu Youmeng and earnestly asked, "In that case, I'll trouble you to make the trip, Junior Sister."
A smile appeared on Qu Youmeng's lips, and she agreed without hesitation.
"Leave this to me."