Seeing Ye Guyi Again
"No... I remember she couldn't speak."
Hearing the Dragon Girl's awkward, almost childlike words, Lu Cheng looked suspicious and suddenly glanced at Ma Xiaotao, who seemed a little guilty.
"Cough cough cough..."
Ma Xiaotao gave an awkward smile, bit her red lips lightly, and shook Lu Cheng's arm in a slightly coquettish tone, whispering in his ear, "Grandmaster, maybe you learned it all by yourself while having fun with you last night?"
Feeling the heavy, fullness piled on her arms, Lu Cheng flicked the woman's fair forehead with annoyance, "Shut up."
"Hmm..."
Even now, as Titled Douluo, Ma Xiaotao appears more like the obedient girl she is in the Simulation Device when she's with Lu Cheng, completely lacking her fiery temper in real life.
Ma Xiaotao rubbed her temples, pouted, and went to find Zhang Lexuan.
"Call me Brother Cheng from now on." Lu Cheng smiled as he looked at the Dragon Girl. After a night of passion, her physical strength was indeed formidable, and she was the only one who could withstand his various moves.
No wonder he has the physique of a dragon.
"Owner."
The Dragon Girl shook her head, pointed at Lu Cheng, and said with unusual seriousness in her crimson vertical pupils.
"..."
The knockout stage was extremely intense in the following days.
Of course, in Lu Cheng's eyes, it was just a bunch of weaklings fighting each other. Most of them were at the Soul Ancestor level, and even Soul King were few and far between. The Holy Spirit Cult team also showed off their skills, killing two people and crippling three others. Even the referee couldn't stand it anymore and stopped the match.
but...
On the viewing platform of the Body Sect, Lu Cheng glanced at the Holy Spirit Cult's rest area. A figure that was clearly a woman was shrouded in a black robe and was gathered at the very center like a star surrounded by the moon.
That was clearly the status of a saint, and according to his observation, the other members of the Holy Spirit Cult around her not only showed her respect, but also a strong sense of... fear, even terror.
In the original work, Tang Ya should be standing in this position, but they are all the same age, not to mention that there is also the monstrous Yan Feng in the Holy Spirit Cult. As for her identity, the people can only show her respect at most.
As for the fear in those eyes...
This was clearly intended to deal with the higher-ups of the Holy Spirit Cult, a ruthless killer (he had the good fortune to stay in the Holy Spirit Cult for a few years, and that's roughly how his subordinates looked at him back then).
Ye Guyi?!
That's not right.
According to the original novel, Ye Guyi should just be at the age of twenty to participate in the competition, but in just a few years she has established such a powerful presence within the Holy Spirit Cult...
Lu Cheng's eyes grew increasingly blank; he couldn't understand what had happened in the past few years.
And this mysterious woman, is she really Ye Guyi?
In a bit... I'll go and test the waters.
Having made up his mind, Lu Cheng smiled warmly and walked straight towards the Holy Spirit Cult's rest area. The eyes of many teams in the entire spectator area were on him, and he was naturally attracted as well.
On the other side.
Holy Spirit Cult Team.
Ye Guyi's terrifying Divine Consciousness naturally covered the entire area, and this commotion could not escape her notice. Beneath her black robe, her exquisite face unconsciously showed a hint of panic and joy, and her hands trembled slightly. After so many years, finally, they would meet again...
Last time in the Star Dou Great Forest, she didn't run away, but rather wanted to keep this teacher by her side in a more composed manner.
"Your Saintess Hall..."
Beside him, Yan Feng, with a hint of covetousness in his eyes, lowered his head and tentatively asked, "As the self-proclaimed protector of the Saintess Hall, I am unaware of Ye Guyi's true strength. Therefore, in my heart, the stunningly beautiful woman beneath the black robe is already my woman."
Seeing Lu Cheng approaching from afar, she decided to shoo away this annoying fly.
"Roll."
Ye Guyi said calmly.
"... Okay." Yan Feng's smile froze, as if he sensed the faint whispers mocking him from those around him, and he gritted his teeth.
Finally, under the watchful eyes of everyone, Lu Cheng walked to the Holy Spirit Cult team's rest area.
His gaze fell directly on Ye Guyi at the core.
"This young lady looks a lot like a friend of mine," Lu Cheng said with a light laugh.
"..."
Ye Guyi, gripped the railing tightly, slowly deforming the hard metal. Over the years, she had endured extraordinary suffering, not from physical torment, but from psychological pain.
She knew the teacher was right in front of her, within reach, but she suppressed her feelings for him, and now, she was even somewhat frantic.
"Isn't this flirting technique a bit outdated?" Yan Feng sneered, stepped forward, and glared fiercely at Lu Cheng.
Several members of the Holy Spirit Cult team gathered around, their gazes unfriendly.
They are no pushovers; ruthless characters who dare to kill on the field and use the corpses to enhance their cultivation.
However, the Body Sect wasn't idle either. Seeing Lu Cheng heading alone into the "enemy's" territory, they all joined him. The two teams, the most likely to win this competition, were now locked in a fierce battle.
"What are those guys from the Body Sect up to?" Bei Bei asked, arms crossed, looking slightly surprised.
Just to pick up girls?
Upon realizing this, a cold smile crept into Bei Bei's eyes. Yes, he admitted this kid was indeed capable, but this was the Holy Spirit Cult! The most sinister organization on the entire continent. His Holy Maiden was someone he was already Kindness by not killing; he actually wanted to flirt with her in public?
hehe...
"That's true, they died without even knowing how they died." Bei Bei smiled contemptuously.
In the royal viewing area.
Xu Tianran, sitting in his wheelchair, was taken aback at first upon seeing Lu Cheng's actions, then burst into laughter. "Grand Preceptor, this kid is really interesting. Is the Body Sect trying to forge a lasting friendship with your Holy Spirit Cult Sect?"
"..."
The figure draped in a black robe had a calm, yet somewhat helpless expression.
Clearly, she already knew all this, and what would probably shock Xu Tianran even more was yet to come...
I said, get out!
A powerful aura emanated from Ye Guyi's body. This was clearly the aura of Peak Soul Saint, and even vaguely touched the threshold of Soul Douluo, causing the expressions of many participating teams present to change.
"What an enchanting woman..."
Yan Feng's face turned pale, then green, and he was also filled with fear. He suddenly felt a chill on his neck, as if it carried a hint of murderous intent. Recalling the rumors about this holy maiden, he swallowed hard but said nothing.
The surrounding Holy Spirit Cult members also stepped back in astonishment.
Long Aotian glanced at the woman in black robes with surprise, then looked at Lu Cheng, whose expression was calm. A look of realization, complex envy, and admiration flashed in his eyes.
Holding Vina's hand, he and the many other disciples of the Body Sect retreated.
As expected of the young sect leader.
Passing through a sea of flowers, not a single petal clings to me.
There are so many peach blossoms, we can't possibly pick them all...
"You said I resemble one of your friends?" Beneath the black robe, Ye Guyi suppressed her inner longing, her voice carrying a hint of coldness and indifference.