180: You are not responsible

It was within Feng Ming's expectations that Feng Mian would be on the list.

After all, he had given him the Azure Heaven Tyrant Body, and he had comprehended a movement technique like Thunderous Force himself.

With both combined, if he still couldn't make it into the top ten, then nobody could.

What Feng Ming was more curious about was the ranking between Lu Qianqian and Jiang Shuwan, because Jiang Shuwan was ranked ahead of Lu Qianqian.

"What's going on with you and Lu Qianqian? How did this ranking come about?"

Jiang Shuwan spoke helplessly: "The Sect Master said this is based on talent. If strengths are comparable, it's either based on a clear contest or based on talent."

"I once had a contest with Xiao Qian; although we didn't determine a winner, the Sect Master still saw that my Cultivation Technique was of a high grade."

"Your situation with Huangfu Rui is similar. His strength reached the Golden Core Stage earlier than ours, and there hasn't been a clear contest, but the strength you displayed last time left him unable to cope, which is enough to prove that you are stronger than him."

Feng Ming nodded.

He thought that Huangfu Rui probably wasn't very satisfied with this ranking.

As the two were talking, a sudden exclamation came from the center of the martial arts arena.

The couple turned their heads to look simultaneously. They saw Feng Mian standing on the Arena Stage, full of spirit, with electric arcs coiling around his feet. He looked down at the crowd, smiling as he asked: "May I ask if anyone else wishes to challenge me?"

Seeing his usually composed older brother suddenly acting so cheeky.

Feng Ming shook his head helplessly, "He really can't keep a low profile at all."

"You can't blame him. After all, it's not easy for your brother to be welcomed by female Disciples; you have to let him be proud of himself."

Jiang Shuwan said with a smile.

Feng Ming also gave a helpless smile.

Just then, another voice reached their ears.

"Next match, Lu Qianqian versus Huangfu Rui."

Hearing this, Feng Ming and Jiang Shuwan were stunned.

Feng Ming looked at Jiang Shuwan, and Jiang Shuwan shook her head quickly, "I don't know about this!"

"Why would Qianqian challenge Huangfu Rui? They are both in the top ten, what's the point of competing?"

Feng Ming also found it strange, "I don't know what's going on for now, let's go take a look first."

After saying this, the two headed straight for the martial arts arena.

Seeing Jiang Shuwan and Feng Ming, Feng Mian was very excited, "Yo, you've come out of seclusion."

Feng Ming nodded, his gaze falling on the Arena Stage as he asked: "What's the situation?"

Feng Mian was stunned and then nodded, "Oh that, don't worry. Lu Qianqian took the initiative to challenge Huangfu Rui. Come to think of it, it counts as taking revenge."

Feng Ming and Jiang Shuwan were stunned, "Revenge? What revenge?"

"When they first enrolled last year, the two of them had a fight. The gap between them wasn't big, but there was a gap nonetheless, and in the end, it ended with Lu Qianqian's defeat."

"Later, although Huangfu Rui didn't look very smart, he had great talent in the path of Cultivation. His Physique wasn't top-tier, but his Comprehension Ability was very high, so the gap in their strength grew wider and wider."

"To be honest, before, Lu Qianqian definitely wouldn't have dared to seek revenge on Huangfu Rui, and there likely wouldn't have been an Opportunity to get revenge. But it's different now. With your help, her strength has advanced by leaps and bounds, so she wanted to try again."

Feng Ming was speechless upon hearing this; so that was it.

But if that was the case, it was too reckless. Although her strength had improved, Huangfu Rui hadn't been idle either. His strength was now at the ninth level of the Golden Core Stage, just one step away from the Nascent Soul Stage.

Lu Qianqian's current strength was only at the eighth level of the Golden Core Stage, so her chances of winning weren't actually high.

"Alright, this is Xiao Qian's decision, so we should respect her. Let's keep an eye on her and be careful that Huangfu Rui doesn't play dirty."

The key was that Huangfu Rui looked like a brute; if he didn't know his own strength and hurt Lu Qianqian, that would be bad.

Feng Ming nodded, feeling that this was very necessary.

While they were talking, Lu Qianqian and Huangfu Rui had already stepped onto the Arena Stage.

She flipped her palm, and instantly, a fiery red sword appeared.

Feeling the aura emanating from that fiery red longsword, Feng Ming couldn't help but ask.

"Huh? When did this girl change her weapon, and it's a quasi-heaven grade one?"

Jiang Shuwan said: "You were in seclusion, so you didn't know. It was just a few days ago."

"Now, all those who have a chance to participate in the Liangzhou Trial are rushing to change their weapons. Husband, do you really not need one?"

Feng Ming shook his head, "You've reminded me. Although I don't need one, Big Brother does. I really do need to help him look for a suitable weapon later."

While they were speaking, on the Arena Stage, Lu Qianqian's first sword strike had already been launched.

Perhaps knowing there was a gap in strength between herself and Huangfu Rui, Lu Qianqian used a powerful finishing Move right from the start.

That sword strike contained the power of lightning, and the Sword Beams reached Huangfu Rui in an instant.

When Lu Qianqian was comprehending the thunder tablet, she had integrated the power of thunder into her Sword Dao.

Today was its first appearance, and the speed was astonishingly fast.

Seeing that this sword strike was so fast, Huangfu Rui was also shocked. Even though he managed to dodge it at the last moment, his face was still scratched by the Sword Beams, leaving wisps of blood.

Huangfu Rui touched the blood on his cheek, and his expression instantly turned cold.

"What a fast sword. This must be the Opportunity you comprehended from the thunder tablet! But it's nothing much."

Lu Qianqian was very unconvinced. This was the Move she was proud of, and since the opponent hadn't dodged it properly, how could it not be powerful?

"If you have the ability, then dodge it."

Huangfu Rui didn't care, "I didn't dodge, but I also didn't attack. Once I attack, this sword strike of yours is nothing but garbage."

Lu Qianqian looked unconvinced, "Then go ahead and attack and let me see."

Huangfu Rui sneered: "Fine, this is what you asked for. Bear the consequences yourself."

After saying this, Huangfu Rui drew his saber.

Lu Qianqian knew that Huangfu Rui was stronger than her, but it was only by one small Realm, so she didn't take it too seriously.

In other words, even if she couldn't win, self-preservation shouldn't be a problem.

"Hmph, no need for you to take responsibility; I naturally have someone who will take responsibility."

While speaking, Lu Qianqian's gaze landed on Feng Ming, who was off the stage.

Feng Ming felt a bit awkward; this was too obvious, she might as well have shouted his name.

However, thinking about it now, Feng Ming conversely understood what this girl Lu Qianqian was trying to do!

I'm afraid revenge is fake, and helping him probe the bottom line is real.

She was testing Huangfu Rui's strength.

Feng Ming was somewhat moved, but also somewhat helpless.

Not to mention that he was currently ranked first on the Sect leaderboard, and Huangfu Rui was second; he would definitely be dissatisfied and challenge him.

Just taking the Huangfu Family and the Feng Family into account, this battle would happen sooner or later.

It would be the kind where one side perishes.

Obviously, Lu Qianqian also understood this point, which is why she was helping him test Huangfu Rui's strength.

Feng Ming sighed, "This girl, she refuses me on one hand, but loves me passionately on the other."

Just as Feng Ming was thinking about these things.

On the Arena Stage, Huangfu Rui's saber had already been swung.

The moment this saber strike was launched, even Feng Ming's expression changed.