On the stage, Fang Zhenyu looked at Fang Yun'er standing opposite her, her eyes revealing an indescribable disgust.
Strictly speaking, she and Fang Yun'er had a relatively close relationship.
The head of the Fang Household in Jinglan City is Fang Yun'er's father. Fang Yun'er's mother is a concubine, while her father's legal wife is Fang Zhenyu's aunt.
For Fang Zhenyu, hating Fang Yun'er and her mother was as easy as breathing.
Even though she knew very well that Fang Yun'er's mother had not chosen to become the concubine of the Fang Household head in Jinglan City, but rather had no choice in the matter.
But what's the difference?
They were both cultivators, yet he wanted to become someone's concubine.
So vulgar.
Such self-degradation.
Despicable.
Fang Zhenyu genuinely loathed Fang Yun'er's mother.
He also disliked Fang Yun'er, who possessed a beautiful face.
after all...
From a very young age, she often heard others say this.
"It's such a pity that Yu'er has such a beautiful face."
"I've heard that the mute girl has grown even more beautiful. It's a pity that her mother was ultimately just a concubine adrift like a rootless duckweed, and her own spiritual sense has diminished, leaving her only able to remain mute."
"Ah, what a pity, what a pity."
"If only Yu'er and Yun'er could switch appearances."
"What a pity."
appearance.
pity.
Fang Zhenyu could no longer remember who had said those words.
However, she vividly remembers how she suffered from these criticisms.
appearance.
yes.
That's right.
Her appearance was unremarkable, nothing special, but what wrong had she done to deserve being compared to a mute woman?
Hate.
Hate!
She hated Fang Yun'er! She hated anyone who commented on her appearance!
One day, she will use her own strength to shut all these people up!
And that... is today.
"I won't show any mercy." She glanced at Fang Yun'er's face, which displeased her, with disgust, her eyes revealing undisguised contempt. "You'd better not die."
In response to her, Fang Yun'er silently raised her hand and gripped her sword tightly.
The sword tassels are silvery white, fluttering in the wind.
Her gaze was firm. Although her face was still fair and soft, and her figure was slender and graceful, like a willow swaying in the Fufeng, as if she could stumble at any moment, Fang Zhenyu felt inexplicably that she seemed different from before.
This feeling made her feel uneasy.
However, she gently pressed her tongue against the roof of her mouth, slightly curling it to lick her teeth, forcibly suppressing the discomfort in her heart, and then let out a cold snort.
"Pretending!"
As soon as he finished speaking, his sword flashed like a dragon, One Sword swing, the wind from the sword was incredibly fierce, heading straight for Fang Yun'er's face.
This One Sword made many people in the audience tense up.
Such Sword Intent was incredibly fierce, and it was not something an ordinary person could easily block.
Not to mention, Fang Yun'er's cultivation level is low.
If it hits squarely, Fang Yun'er will likely be crippled even if she doesn't die. Even if she manages to withstand the One Sword, the dissipated Sword Qi would be enough to ruin her face.
Their intentions were clearly malicious.
Damn it!
Fang Yu suddenly narrowed his eyes, pursed his lips tightly, and stared at Fang Zhenyu with the fierce gaze of a wolf. He was anxious and wished he could take Fang Zhenyu's place.
Fang Linlin was extremely nervous.
She reached out and grabbed Fang Yu's arm, burying her face in Fang Yu's neck, not daring to look at him any longer.
A faint, broken sob escaped from her throat.
"This... is completely... an unfair match..."
" Yun'er... Waaah!"
Almost everyone felt a pang of sympathy; after all, no one likes to see a beautiful woman perish.
At that moment, Fang Yun'er slightly exerted force with her toes, fixing herself in place, neither dodging nor avoiding the One Sword, and after taking a light breath, she also swung her One Sword to meet it head-on, colliding and clashing.
It turns out they're going to have a sword duel!
When they realized this, many people were stunned, staring wide-eyed in bewilderment.
Swords?
How could I possibly live up to that!
She's truly insane! She only has a face to look at, no brains...
A surge of emotions welled up in everyone's hearts, but no one was biased towards Fang Yun'er, and no one thought that Fang Yun'er could really withstand this One Sword. But then, on the stands, Elder Gong suddenly narrowed his eyes.
"Oh?"
A slightly interested nasal sound escaped his throat.
But no one heard it.
Everyone stared intently at the arena. A sudden silence fell over the surroundings; everyone was stunned, as if they had witnessed the most unbelievable scene.
With One Sword, like a long sleeve gently gathering, the shattered gale swept away, transforming it into a soft rain that enveloped everything, engulfing it in the gentle breeze that swept it away into the primordial Spiritual Power, dissipating into the air.
Fang Yun'er's expression remained calm, but the teeth marks on her lips betrayed the turmoil within her.
Beneath her feet, specks of blue light rippled outwards, shattering the Sword Qi and revealing her long-hidden cultivation level.
Heavenly Venerable Realm.
Although his aura was unstable, clearly indicating that he had just stepped into the Heavenly Venerable, he was indeed Heavenly Venerable.
Am I... am I dreaming?
Fang Linlin still had tear stains on her face, and she blinked her eyes, looking completely bewildered.
" Yun'er... is it the Heavenly Venerable?"
" Heavenly Venerable...?"
This year's participants in the assessment... no, it should be said that all the Fang Household boys and girls who have participated in the assessment in previous years are sixteen years old.
At such a young age, unless one possesses truly extraordinary talent, reaching the Venerable Realm would be quite an achievement.
Even disciples at the Earth Venerable Realm are considered quite talented.
The Heavenly Venerable Realm does exist.
have.
But they are extremely rare.
Only a handful of people were considered certain to be promoted to the main branch's direct descendants in the future.
But Fang Yun'er...
She... she's actually Heavenly Venerable?
A Celestial Heavenly Venerable with Three Divine Mark?
How is that possible!
Fang Zhenyu's eyes widened in shock, her gaze trembling, utterly unable to believe it.
She felt her throat was incredibly hoarse, and the words she uttered were even more muffled and indistinct.
"You... you actually... how is this possible?!"
"How could you possibly be at the Heavenly Venerable Realm?"
"How could you!"
She can't accept it!
Fang Zhenyu, with her seven Divine Mark, isn't she the strongest prodigy in Jinglan City?
Whether it's talent or strength, she's the strongest; she's only slightly inferior in appearance... But it doesn't matter! It doesn't matter! Cultivators don't care about looks! As long as she has strength, that's enough!
strength...
But why was her supposedly formidable skill surpassed?!
You were still surpassed by the person you hated and looked down upon the most...
Fang Zhenyu's eyes were bloodshot, and even the hand holding the sword was trembling uncontrollably.
But in response, Fang Yun'er pursed her lips and swung her One Sword again.
On the arena, a burst of azure light engulfed Fang Yun'er and also devoured Fang Zhenyu.
Amidst the pale blue marks, Fang Yun'er's eyelashes trembled slightly, and a soft, gentle voice unexpectedly echoed in her mind.
" Yun'er... you are the most suitable disciple I have ever seen for the Azure Emperor Scripture. Grip your sword tightly, uphold your true heart, and you can unleash the Azure Emperor Scripture's greatest power."
"Don't be afraid, look ahead. The Azure Emperor Scripture your will; both good and evil float on the azure lotus."
" Heart Pendant; from now on, it will be your sword."
" The Fang Household's assessment? Very well, then let's use this as proof and show it to them."
Some thoughts drifted, transforming into blue lotuses that gathered between Fang Yun'er's breaths. She trembled her wrist slightly and opened her mouth silently.
Master...
I proved myself...
Did you see that?