I Don’t Want to Get Hurt, So I’ll Max Out My Defense

If the Situ Household’s Young Master had died there on the platform, he, as the referee, would not only have to bear the wrath of numerous families, but also become the laughing stock of the public.

“Are you alright, Young Master Situ?”

Long Xue’s expression was calm as she slowly walked up to Situ Guixiong and asked. She had only used a bit of her true strength because she didn’t want to waste time on a meaningless fight.

However, if Situ Guixiong knew that the opponent had only exerted a slight fraction of her capabilities, he would probably have been so enraged that he might immediately cough up blood and die, right?

“*cough cough* I’m fine. Immortal Long’s strength is indeed extraordinary, worthy of being the Sea Clan’s genius. I have truly learned a lot today,”

“But give me some time, and I will surely catch up to the Immortal’s strides. Let us decide the victor then.”

Situ Guixiong pushed away the Great Elder’s helping hand, propping himself up to stand straight, and spoke with a self-deemed casual demeanor. At the end, he walked down from the platform with hands behind his back, his face serene and indifferent.

If one had not witnessed the one-sided battle that had just taken place, they might have thought it ended in a draw.

Watching him return to the crowd as if nothing had happened, Li Xiaobai was speechless to the extreme.

The Young Master of the Situ Household was truly extraordinary; his skin was not ordinarily thick.

To have lost so miserably and yet still put on an act, this image maintenance was a bit too heavy.

Down below, numerous cultivators were collectively petrified. Only a few had witnessed Long Xue’s true strength, and most of the commoners who had come to watch the competition only knew of her name as the Oiran of Chunxiu Tower and her reputation as the Sea Clan’s prodigy, yet they never imagined that she would be talented to such an extent.

This Great Extension Fist Seal could be said to be the Situ Household’s secret technique, a cultivation technique that the disciples began practicing from a young age, known for its powerful strength.

It could be said that no one had put more grueling effort into this technique than the Situ Household. However, Long Xue, an outsider, had used the same move to combat Situ Guixiong’s Great Extension Fist Seal and had instantly vanquished him; the disparity was self-evident.

“The Sea Clan’s princess is so dominant, defeating a Situ disciple with the technique most familiar to the Situ Household. Not just anyone can do that, her boldness is extraordinary!”

“And when the Great Elder released his pressure earlier, she seemed to remain unfazed as if she was not hindered at all, her cultivation level is remarkable!”

“Worthy of being the Old Dragon King’s granddaughter, her strength is something common cultivators can hardly match. Perhaps she is truly the top genius of the first tier?”

“Young Master Situ of the Situ Household has been defeated in one move; the blow to him must be enormous. The Situ Household has really lost face this time.”

The cultivators were buzzing with talk. The fight between the two had occurred in the blink of an eye, almost instantly deciding the victor, and it seemed that Situ Guixiong was not lightly injured.

Today they had witnessed quite the spectacle, which would give them plenty to talk about over tea and meals for the next year.

“Condolences to Patriarch Situ!”

“It’s not that your son is weak, but the opponent is simply too strong.”

“Yes, yes, one Li Xiaobai and one Long Xue, both abnormal, and moreover, neither of these two are cultivators from within Aolai Country. Once the competition is over, and they return home, within Aolai Country’s younger generation, your son will still be revered!”

“Indeed, the status of your son is unshakeable!”

Atop the high platform, a row of Family Heads unanimously offered words of comfort, half earnest, half taking pleasure in the Situ Household’s misfortune.

After all, to witness the Situ Household suffer a setback was not an easy sight. This man always boasted about his offspring, commanding with an air of superiority among others. Now that he had been swiftly defeated by the equally talented Long Xue, let’s see how he could continue his arrogance.

At this moment, the countenance of Patriarch Situ was indeed unsightly,

His eldest son from the Situ Household had been sent flying with a single blow, and what’s more, it was by using the martial skill the Situ Household was most skilled at. He had thought this good-for-nothing would be able to hold out for at least a little while even if he couldn’t win, but now, he had lost face completely.

Glancing around at the people who were clearly taking pleasure in his misfortune, a chill flickered in Patriarch Situ’s eyes as he said coldly, “Are you all, perhaps, mocking my Situ Household?”

“Cough cough, not at all.”

“I just recalled something amusing.”

“Yes, my wife is about to give birth…”

The Family Heads waved their hands in denial, still somewhat intimidated by the Situ Household.

“Hmph, take a good look below, today’s grand competition has turned into a joke, the joke of Aolai Country!”

“Those participating in the final are Long Xue and Li Xiaobai, one an overseas cultivator and the other a prodigy of the Sea Clan, meaning that at the end of the competition not a single cultivator left on the stage belongs to our Aolai Country’s disciples. Can you still be happy facing such a disgrace?”

Patriarch Situ sneered as he spoke.

With this reminder from him, the faces of the crowd indeed changed slightly. True, although today’s grand competition was not the main event, ending up without any relation to Aolai Country still felt somewhat shameful.

After all, wasn’t this grand event hosted by Aolai Country? How could they let two foreign cultivators vie for the champion’s seat?

Were the locals unconcerned about their own dignity?

Minds involuntarily drifted toward the Great Family Head and the Third Family Head at the side. Their complexions were also somewhat unsightly at that moment, obviously having considered this aspect as well.

However, considering future actions, the crowd did not take it too much to heart. If it had been any other year, they would have tried every means to interfere, but today, their thoughts and attention were all on the Third Family Head. As for the grand competition, well, let it be as it may.

“This young lass Long Xue is truly surprising. Having not seen her for years, she has grown to such an extent—impressive indeed,” Great Family Head Huahuo said, making no effort to hide her admiration.

“True, this young lass always secluded herself in her little world for her cultivation, quietly progressing without a stir. I did not expect such rapid advancement. Just now, that Great Extension Fist Seal was completely constructed by amassing Spiritual Power, a rather mediocre technique, yet it was able to defeat the Eldest Son of the Situ Household in an instant. Both her cultivation level and strength are indeed worthy of admiration,” Master Rong nodded in agreement.

“Old Dragon King indeed gave birth to a good granddaughter, with such a potent talent. I fear she might even have a better chance than us at taking that step,” Huahuo remarked with a sigh. The new generation of geniuses truly outdoes the previous, one more terrifying than the last.

“Hehe, elder sister, you worry too much. Our second sister has now found the location of the Five-colored Altar on the Immortal Spirit Continent. As long as the gateway between the two realms opens, we also have the opportunity to cultivate on a higher level plane, taking a step further is not an infeasible task.”