Fortunately, Jian Lan was always a calm person. Even when she heard that it was her master, she did not panic too much and immediately asked Qi Ling for the details of what had happened.
After learning the whole story, Jian Lan understood the reason and said, "I see. Since it was Master's own choice, then no matter what, it's not your fault."
"On the contrary, I should thank you, Qi Ling. I couldn't bring myself to wield that sword against Master, so you had to do it for me. Thank you for helping Master fulfill his dream."
Qi Ling knew that Jian Lan wasn't trying to comfort her. For a martial artist, this was indeed something to be thanked for, so Qi Ling could only pray that Chen Xin could pull through.
So Jian Lan waited in front of the house where Chen Xin was in seclusion every day until eight days later, the door of the house slowly opened, and Chen Xin walked out unharmed.
Seeing that Chen Xin was safe and sound, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. At this moment, Chen Xin no longer had the ashen appearance that was shrouded in deathly aura. He was like a sharp blade that had been drawn from its sheath, so sharp that no one dared to look directly at him.
Seeing Chen Xin like this, everyone knew that he had survived that ordeal. His current state was undoubtedly a sign of a breakthrough in his sword realm.
"Master!" Jian Lan stepped forward happily and said, "Congratulations, Master, your sword realm has broken through again."
Chen Xin slowly let out a sigh of relief, calming his aura as if sheathing a drawn sword.
Upon seeing Qi Ling, Chen Xin thanked him again, saying, "Thank you, Alliance Leader, for your kindness, allowing me to make another breakthrough."
Qi Ling then laughed and said, "Oh dear, it's good that you're alright, Senior Jian. But anything that's too strong will break easily, so it would be better if you kept a low profile for a while Senior Jian."
Now that Chen Xin has broken through again, he undoubtedly has a better chance of winning this competition. Demigod are not people you can find everywhere, and Chen Xin can fight anyone below the God Level.
With the competition date fast approaching, Bai Ling'er returned from Dragon God Island, and everyone was giving their all for this competition that would affect the entire Douluo Continent.
But just the day before the competition began, Qi Ling had just finished instructing everyone on some combat techniques when her expression suddenly changed and she frowned.
"Big brother? What's wrong?" Tang San asked, noticing Qi Ling's unusual reaction.
"It's nothing, Xiao San, you guys continue training. I'm going out to meet a friend, I'll be right back." Qi Ling said, her figure instantly flying away into the distance.
Although they were puzzled about who Qi Ling was going to see, since he hadn't told anyone else, it was clearly something he didn't want everyone to know, and something that no one could interfere with.
"Is Big Brother going to do something dangerous again?" Tang San asked, watching Qi Ling's departing figure.
After flying out of Dragon's Glory City, Qi Ling flew a long way before landing on a mountaintop. Upon seeing the familiar figure before her, all her previous ominous premonitions finally came true.
"Hello, Qi Ling, long time no see." Qian Jiyin, still wearing his fake smile, said to Qi Ling, "But come to think of it, it's only been a month since we last met, hasn't it? Hehe, time really flies."
" Qian Jiyin! What are you doing here?" Qi Ling said Lingling, looking at Qian Jiyin. "This is not your world, you are not welcome here!"
"Haha, don't say that, Qi Ling. You know perfectly well why I'm here!" Qian Jiyin laughed. "Besides, you're saying this a bit too soon! Maybe this will become my world in the future!"
Qi Ling frowned. Sure enough, the worst thing she had ever imagined had happened. Qian Xunji and Qian Jiyin had reached an agreement, and the content of their deal was Douluo Continent.
"Are you confident you can defeat me?" Qi Ling asked, watching Qian Jiyin's aura rise steadily.
Qian Jiyin laughed at this moment, "Hahaha, don't be in such a hurry, Qi Ling. I don't think I will lose to you, but unfortunately, my opponent is not you."
"You and Qian Xunji have already agreed that you won't participate in this match, right? In that case, why should I fight you? Once I've dealt with your incompetent friends, this world will naturally fall into my hands!"
"Then I'll kill you right here!" Qi Ling said, preparing to make her move, but was stopped by Qian Jiyin's words.
"Sigh! I advise you not to make a move, Qi Ling, otherwise, your bet with Qian Xunji will be null and void! Do you want to plunge the entire continent into misery and abandon the whole world?"
Qi Ling, who had already raised her hand, stopped involuntarily. Indeed, it was easy for her to take action now, but it wouldn't solve the problem at all.
"Hehehe, what a terrifying killing intent! Since you dislike me being here so much, I'll take my leave." Qian Jiyin said, turning and leaving. As he left, another person emerged from the shadows and departed with him.
Looking at this person, Qi Ling couldn't help but confirm her guess. Qian Jiyin hadn't come alone; he had brought quite a powerful helper. The person in front of her was at least at the level of Demigod.
With this, the opposing team's lineup now has four members, all of whom are at least Demigod level experts. Qi Ling and his team's advantage has vanished, and this match can no longer be described as merely difficult.
Upon returning to Dragon's Glory, Qi Ling did not hide Qian Jiyin's situation from everyone's inquiries. Instead, she directly told everyone about it, since the competition was tomorrow and it made no difference whether she told them or not.
"Everyone, I know this match will be very difficult, but we absolutely must win!" Qi Ling said to everyone. "So, I'm counting on you all!"
Qi Ling didn't exchange many pleasantries because she knew that everyone before her was prepared and had incredibly strong wills. At this moment, all they had in their hearts was their unwavering determination to win tomorrow's competition.
The next day, everyone set off early in the morning for the decisive battleground, Doomsday Canyon. With their current strength, they could reach that distance quickly.
Although this competition was very important, not many people came to watch. Firstly, Qi Ling was worried that the aftermath of the competition might injure others, and secondly, there was no need for so many people to know about this competition.
Upon arriving in the canyon, Qian Xunji, Xue Qinghe, and Qian Jiyin were already waiting there. Behind them, in addition to several core members of the Divine Court, stood three more people.
One of them was the man who followed Qian Jiyin yesterday. He was already a Demigod- level expert. As for the other two, one of them was probably at the peak of the level 99 Limit Douluo, while the other had been covering his entire body with a cloak, making it impossible to tell his strength.
Although she couldn't ascertain the other person's background, Qi Ling sensed a familiar aura emanating from him! This undoubtedly meant that Qi Ling had at least seen this person before.