Chapter 42: Three Years' Appointment as Judge
After going through several days of the Alchemy Grand Competition, Xiao Yan finally won with his Three-Lined Green Spirit Pill and advanced to become a Great Dou Master.
Xiao Yan's strength is basically the same as in the original work, but what's different from before is that his flight combat skills and the treasure he originally obtained with Xiaoyi are now obtained after destroying the Wolf Head Mercenary Corps due to a conflict.
Before the Alchemy Competition, Xiao Xing Meng turned back into Master Chuan Gong and returned to Yunlan Sect a day before the Three Years' Appointment. Coincidentally, Nalan Yanran was about to start her Three Years' Appointment, and Xiao Xing Meng happened to receive an invitation to watch.
Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran's Dou Qi level and combat skills were roughly the same, Xiao Yan had more experience in life-and-death battles; Nalan Yanran had an advantage in terms of quality and endurance due to the techniques taught by Xiao Xing Meng.
As the fiery red sun rose, Xiao Yan, carrying a huge sword on his back, appeared in front of Yunxian Sect's gate. He walked towards the vast square with an expressionless face. Besides more than ten white-robed elders of Yunxian Sect, there were two eye-catching black-robed figures - Xiao Xing Meng and Xiaoyi.
On stage, Nalan Yanran in a white robe had been waiting there for a long time. Her robe clung tightly to her slender body, revealing the perfect curves beneath.
Sometimes, the sound of breaking wind suddenly echoes in mid-air, and then a figure appears on top of that towering tree. On the tips of some giant trees around the square, there are actually many figures standing upright. Not only Hai Bo Dong is here, but also Lian Fa Yu, Jia Xing Tian, even Na Lan Jie and other family heads and younger generations, such as Mu Zhan who had a conflict with Xiao Yan last time, are all present. It seems that this time, the people invited by Yunlan Sect are indeed numerous.
Two people, one black and one white, handsome guy and beautiful girl, or even an unmarried couple, were originally a match made in heaven. Unfortunately, they now have to engage in a duel.
"Xiao Jia, Xiao Yan!"
"Na Lan's family, Na Lan Xiang Ran!"
Xiao Xing Meng saw Xiao Yan arrive, so he walked up to the high platform and said in a hoarse, fake voice: "I am an acquaintance of Yunlan Sect's old sect master. Since the sect master hasn't returned, I will be hosting this three-year appointment instead. Let's get started, and may harmony give rise to energy..."
Xiao Xing Meng didn't want to watch from the sidelines, so he took over as the referee in place of Cloud Leng. Now that Nalan Yanran has been slightly strengthened by herself, her strength should be a bit stronger than Xiao Yan's in the original work; but Xiao Yan's development is also somewhat different. This time it's really hard to predict who will win or lose, and if someone dies, it would be a pity. To prevent any accidents, Xiao Xing Meng decided to become the referee instead. Moreover, since Xiao Yan had Nalan Yanran sign an "unequal treaty", regardless of whether he wins or loses, it would be beneficial for him. If Nalan Yanran loses, she can also help her destroy the "unequal treaty".
Of course, Xiao Xing Meng as a judge might be even more ruthless than Yun Ling who would consider Yun Shan's face... This guy wouldn't care about the face of this fake identity at all.
"Life and death, each has its own destiny." A soft voice suddenly rang out, interrupting Xiao Xing Meng's words.
Under the black robe, Xiao Xing Meng, who was wearing a human skin mask, raised his head and looked at Xiao Yan. Before Nalan Yanran could respond, he started scolding: "You little brat, how can you be so reckless with your life at such a young age? Your parents worked hard to raise you, but you haven't even taken care of them yet, and now you're thinking of going to die? Are you trying to kill the girl too? As the saying goes, 'leave a thread for everything.' Whether you win or lose, it's all about breaking off the engagement. Do you know how big of a deal that is? The girl will be humiliated! Are you not only letting others down but also wanting to take her life? This is truly shameful and a sign of declining morals! In my day..."
The originally serious atmosphere was ruined by Xiao Xing Meng, and Yunlan Zong's Nalan Yanran and the elders' impression of this old sect master friend was nothing more than a transcendent figure, a strict teacher or elder. Who knew that this senior would also have such a shrewish and quarrelsome trick?
Xiao Yan was stunned by the sudden outburst: "Hey, I just wanted both sides to go all out and have a good fight! How did you twist my words?" However, in order for the match to continue, he cupped his hands and explained to Xiao Xing Meng: "My intention is to use full force, but others are not allowed to intervene before the outcome is decided. Absolutely no intention of taking lives."
"Really?" Xiao Xing Meng asked with a disbelieving expression, pressing Xiao Yan for an answer.
"Really!" Xiao Yan nodded vigorously, he originally didn't think of killing Nalan Yanran at all.
Xiao Xing Meng pretended to think for a moment before saying: "Alright, after the competition starts, if it endangers lives, I'll immediately stop the match."
"This...alright." Nalan Yanran and Xiao Yan both felt a bit strange, but they also saw that if they didn't follow this judge's rules, the match wouldn't be able to start. Anyway, he would only intervene when their lives were in danger, so it shouldn't affect the outcome of the match.
Xiao Yan's palm slowly grasped the hilt, and with a sudden pull, the Xuan Heavy Whip brought up a gust of oppressive wind. The whip pointed to the ground, and the strong wind blew away the dust on the ground. A faint blue aura swirled around his body. Xiao Yan stared at Nalan Yanran: "The three-year agreement, I have arrived as promised. Today, let's settle the past grievances! You brought shame to my Xiao family back then, now it's time to return it!"
Nalan Yanran then stretched out her jade hand, and on the tip of her finger, a bright emerald green ring flashed. A slender pale blue long sword appeared, its blade tilted, reflecting a cold light in the sunlight. She said calmly: "My own marriage, I will take charge of it myself. Even though three years have passed now, I don't think I was wrong back then. I have the right to choose my own destiny. Perhaps at the time of choosing, because of some improper behavior, but if time were to return, I think I would still do the same."
"Improper behavior?" Xiao Yan chuckled, "A sentence of 'improper behavior' is enough to shift the blame for one's own overbearing actions? This seems a bit too simple, doesn't it?"
Xiao Xing Meng heard this from the side of the stage and couldn't help but think to himself: Isn't it you, a middle-aged man already over 30 years old, who had an affair with Xun Er, that has improper behavior?
"Let's begin!" Nalan Yanran took the lead in attacking, and whether it was a bug or a dragon that had cancelled her engagement would be determined by this sword in her hand!
"Fight! Nalan Yanran! Three years already!" Xiao Yan charged forward at the same time, and with a suppressed low growl that had been held back for three years, he couldn't help but let it out from his throat. Under the gaze of everyone in the square, the heavy sword, which was like an angry magical beast, lightly touched the ground, and along the way, it brought out a long spark on the bluestone, as well as a deep mark.
Nalan Yanran's toes lightly tapped the ground as she crossed paths with Xiang Ye, and then turned around to send several wind blades sweeping towards him.
Xiao Yan didn't even turn his head, relying on his exceptional spiritual awareness, the large black ruler slightly lifted, accompanied by a clanging sound and some tiny sparks, those few wind blades completely dissipated.
After probing each other, both sides understand that the other party is stronger than they had anticipated!
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