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"Is he crazy?"

"Stop him! He's about to let that beast go out of control!"

"Junior Sister Qiao, watch out behind you!"

A commotion erupted in the crowd. Qiaoqiao turned around and saw that the war beast, driven by the evil curse, had bloodshot eyes and was about to swallow Qiaoqiao whole with its gaping maw dripping with foul-smelling saliva!

"Junior Sister, get out of the way!"

In the moment of crisis, a gigantic hand descended from the sky, and the frenzied war beast was utterly powerless against that giant hand, being crushed inch by inch into a bloody pulp.

The howls of the war beasts echoed throughout the training ground. The expressionless Commandant Nangong descended from the sky, the wind billowing his sleeves from all directions. The power of his palm strike stunned the entire audience.

"Young Master Ning, you have violated the rules of the Grand Competition by summoning ferocious beasts and using evil spells." Commandant Nangong looked down at him condescendingly. "Regarding the case of Envy Fish City, since someone has testified against you, Young Master, please come to the Punishment Hall."

"South--"

Ning Xuan's eyes bulged, and before he could finish a single word, Commandant Nangong's Silencing Incantation had already sealed his voice. The law enforcement elders swarmed forward and pinned him down.

Ning Xuan struggled with all his might, but couldn't make a sound. He stared at the bloody mess on the ground, his eyes almost bleeding. Just before he was dragged away, he raised his head and took a deep look at the high platform in the distance where the battle was being watched.

His gaze was so complex that Qiaoqiao couldn't help but follow it.

On the high platform, Liu Yu, the Holy Maiden of the Glazed Sea, sat regally, with strings of ice-blue beads hanging from her hair, making her appear so holy and dignified. When she met Qiaoqiao's gaze, the corners of her lips curved slightly, as if she were smiling faintly.

That's really strange.

Ning Xuan didn't hate her, but she glanced at Liu Yu. What did that mean?

Ning Xuan was dragged off the stage, and Qiaoqiao won another match. When the referee announced the result, cheers erupted from below the stage, and even shouts of "Junior Sister Qiao" rang out. The waves of sound almost shook the venue, and the feeling was even happier than if they had won themselves.

Qiaoqiao won another seemingly impossible match, and they couldn't wait to see how many more miracles Qiaoqiao could create.

Even more miraculously, all of her opponents were eventually exposed, proving that they were not good people at all. Without Qiaoqiao, they would have been deceived for who knows how long.

She's practically the god of law enforcement in the Cultivation World, it's astonishing!

Only the disciples of the Profound Heaven Sect felt somewhat ashamed and secretly left the scene.

Wow, is this what it feels like to be a champion of justice?

[As expected, the Cultivation World cannot do without me!]

Qiaoqiao looked up at the serious-looking Commandant Nangong in mid-air, and the corners of her lips subtly turned up a little. Who knew she couldn't wait to see him and Elder Bing's secret rendezvous? That would definitely be exciting!

Nangong Gua glanced down at Qiaoqiao, a flash of disdain in his eyes before he returned to his cold and stern demeanor.

Behind him, a gentle figure descended. As a low chant arose, the vengeful spirits entwined around the war beast were purified and gradually dissipated into the air, their resentment returning to calm.

That was none other than Madam Rushui, the dao companion companion of Commandant Nangong.

"Every time I see Madam, I feel a sense of peace."

"Madam is such a kind person."

As Qiaoqiao stepped off the martial arts stage, she was surrounded by disciples of the Flowing Cloud Sect. An elder nodded solemnly beside her, "Not bad." The barely suppressed upturn of his lips betrayed his feelings.

It must be said that Qiaoqiao's performance was truly a pleasant surprise.

Just as they were enjoying themselves, Shen Ji, who had finished his competition, returned.

Upon seeing their senior brother return, the disciples all unconsciously revealed subtle expressions of guilt. In their eagerness to watch the drama unfold, they had all gathered around Junior Sister Qiao, even forgetting to watch Senior Brother Shen's competition. What a sin!

"Senior brother is back."

"Senior Brother Shen, how did the competition go?"

Shen Ji's expression darkened slightly, and he shook his head.

"Ah?"

Everyone was shocked. Had their senior brother actually lost?

Although it's tough competing with top players, their skill level probably can't compare to my senior brother's, right?

"... The broken sword from the competition next door flew over and deflected my sword move."

disciple:??

Elder:???

Is that even possible?

"Isn't there a barrier?" Xiao Tingyu asked, puzzled.

"That was a broken blade that could ignore barriers."

Everyone:...

Senior Brother Shen is really unlucky.

Well, no wonder he always draws the worst fortune slips when he consults the fortune teller.

Qiaoqiao walked up to Shen Ji, who was looking downcast. "Senior Brother, don't be discouraged."

"Although you failed this time, you've gained experience, so you won't get hit by the broken sword again!"

Shen Ji:

Qiaoqiao's eyes sparkled. "You will always be the most amazing senior brother in my heart. You've been the top of the Azure Cloud Ranking for so many years, no one can deny your strength."

Meeting her sincere and earnest gaze, Shen Ji was quite moved, and her previous gloom vanished. Just as she was about to say something, she heard her heartfelt words—

[Although my senior brother is in a terrible state, at least... we have one less opponent!]

[It seems I'm destined to win first place in this sect competition.]

Shen Ji:...

I knew it; he was moved too soon.

The senior brother walked aside, feeling depressed. Soon after, he heard even more shocking news: due to his opponent's injury and withdrawal in the next round, Qiaoqiao received a bye in the next round and entered the final round of the competition.

Qiaoqiao became the first contestant to receive a bye in the Four Sects Grand Competition, and her opponent was none other than Liu Yu of the Glazed Sea.

Upon receiving this news, the expressions of everyone in the Flowing Cloud Sect became somewhat solemn.

Clearly, each round of the competition was more difficult than the last. Liu Yu was definitely the strongest opponent Qiaoqiao had ever encountered. Unlike Ning Xuan, who was only a half-baked beast tamer, Liu Yu's cultivation was profound, and it was even difficult to say whether she or Shen Ji was stronger.