119: Chapter 119 The Outer Sect Competition Begins

Murong Qingyue pouted, refusing to let it go.

"I don't care, I want to go and watch! Staying in the courtyard every day is boring to death, just let me go~"

She shook Murong Yun's arm, acting as if she wouldn't let go until he agreed.

Murong Yun had no choice but to be pestered by her and could only nod helplessly.

"Fine, fine, I'll take you. But we can only stay for a while and leave after watching a few matches."

"Yay! Big brother is the best!"

Murong Qingyue cheered, hugging his arm with a smile that made her eyes curve like crescents.

Murong Yun looked at her happy appearance, the indulgence in his eyes growing even deeper.

This younger sister was his only weakness; since they were young, he was willing to give her anything.

...

Two days passed in the blink of an eye.

The Outer Sect Grand Competition arrived as scheduled.

The morning sunlight fell upon the Martial Arts Arena of the Luoxue Sect's Outer Sect, illuminating the entire grounds.

A tall arena stage had been set up in the center of the Martial Arts Arena, surrounded by Sect flags fluttering loudly in the wind.

The spectator stands were divided into three levels; the bottom was the area where Outer Sect Disciples gathered, packed with a dense crowd of at least several thousand people.

The middle level was for Inner Sect Disciples and invited guests, and it was already mostly occupied.

The highest level was the Elders' seats, where over a dozen sandalwood chairs were placed, with several Elders already seated.

The entire Martial Arts Arena was bustling with noise and activity.

Ye Yun, Zhao Hu, Zhou Wen, pleural, and Zhang Yuan arrived at the Martial Arts Arena together.

Sun Hao had already moved out, so only the five of them remained in the dormitory, and their relationship had actually become closer.

"There are so many people."

Zhao Hu looked at the dense crowd and clicked his tongue in wonder.

"I've been in the Outer Sect for several years, but I've never seen such a lively Great Competition."

Zhou Wen nodded, his expression somewhat nervous.

"I heard this Great Competition is related to the Inner Sect Selection. The top few will have the chance to be promoted directly to the Inner Sect, so everyone is giving it their all."

pleural scratched his head honestly.

"I just hope I can make it through the first round and not lose too embarrassingly."

Zhang Yuan patted his shoulder and laughed.

"What's there to fear? Just do your best."

Ye Yun walked at the very front with a calm expression, his gaze scanning the surroundings.

The crowd automatically parted to make a path for him.

Wherever he passed, the Outer Sect Disciples looked over one after another, their gazes filled with awe.

Nowadays, Ye Yun's reputation was known by everyone in the Outer Sect.

Fighting the beast tide alone at Black Wind Ridge and slaying a Rank Three Late Stage Great Ape.

Handing in nearly twenty thousand contribution points, breaking the Outer Sect record.

Crippling the second, third, and fifth-ranked Disciples of the Outer Sect with ruthless methods.

These three things combined had pushed his prestige in the Outer Sect to its peak.

Ye Yun found the dormitory area's seating and sat down with the others.

Just as they sat down, they heard a commotion.

Looking up, they saw a grey-robed female Elder taking a seat on the Elders' bench with a young girl.

That girl was none other than Wang Yuyan.

Today, she wore a pale pink dress, making her look even more charming and moving.

Sitting beside Elder Zhou, her eyes were searching through the crowd.

She soon spotted Ye Yun, a light of surprise bursting from her eyes as she waved to him gently.

Ye Yun nodded slightly in acknowledgment.

Zhao Hu leaned in, winking and nudging.

"Brother Ye Yun, Junior Sister Wang Yuyan is now Elder Zhou's Named Disciple, her status is different now. But I see that she still only has eyes for you."

Ye Yun smiled but didn't respond.

He scanned the Elders' seats but didn't see Master Bai Yuxue.

He frowned slightly, a hint of doubt flashing through his heart.

[Revered Master didn't come?]

Just then, another commotion came from the crowd, even more intense than before.

Ye Yun looked up and saw two figures walking from the direction of the Inner Sect; wherever they went, Disciples moved aside.

The one walking in front was Murong Yun.

He was dressed in white with a feminine face and a faint smile on his lips.

Yet, hidden in the depths of his eyes was an irrepressible arrogance and disdain.

Following behind him was an exquisitely beautiful girl in a light blue dress.

Her features were as beautiful as a painting, her eyes lively and charming as she looked around.

Ye Yun's gaze fell upon the girl, and his pupils contracted slightly.

Murong Qingyue.

She was actually Murong Yun's younger sister?

Murong Qingyue seemed to sense something; her gaze swept through the crowd and quickly found Ye Yun.

She was momentarily stunned, a flicker of surprise and joy flashing in her eyes.

Then she quickly looked away, pretending she didn't know him.

Murong Yun led her onto the high platform and took a seat in the VIP Section.

He glanced at the Martial Arts Arena below, a sneer curling his lips as he said indifferently,

"Qingyue, look at these people below, every single one of them is so nervous. This is what they call The Great Competition? Compared to the Inner Sect, it's a world apart."

Murong Qingyue curled her lip and retorted,

"Brother, you can't say that. Outer Sect Disciples are also Sect Disciples; maybe there are powerful people among them."

Murong Yun sneered, not bothering to argue further.

His gaze searched through the crowd and quickly locked onto Ye Yun's position.

A cold killing intent flashed through his eyes, gone in an instant.

[Ye Yun, today is the day you die.]

On the other side of the high platform, two beautiful figures stood side by side.

Mu Wanyao wore a moon-white dress; her figure was slender, and she was as gentle as water.

She stood by the railing, her eyes searching through the crowd.

She soon saw Ye Yun's figure, a hint of tenderness flashing in her eyes.

Zhao Xinyue stood by her side in a pink and white silk dress, looking cute and adorable.

She followed Mu Wanyao's gaze, covered her mouth with a giggle, and whispered in her ear.

"Sister Wanyao, looking at Junior Brother Ye Yun again? I think your eyes are almost glued to him."

Mu Wanyao's cheeks turned red, and she gave her a light swat, scolding playfully,

"Don't talk nonsense, I'm just... just checking on how he's doing, after all, The Great Competition is about to start."

"Oh~ checking on his status~"

Zhao Xinyue drew out her words, her smile becoming even more mischievous.

"Then why are you blushing?"

Mu Wanyao was too embarrassed to speak and could only turn her head away and ignore her.

Yet, her gaze unconsciously drifted back in that direction.

And in another corner of the crowd.

A cold figure stood quietly, her entire body exuding an aura that warned others not to approach.

Han Qingxue wore a plain white dress, her features cold and elegant like a winter plum blossom in the snow.

She didn't go to the high platform, nor did she go to the Inner Sect area.

She just stood quietly at the edge of the crowd, her gaze piercing through the layers of people to land on Ye Yun.

In those cold eyes, a trace of hard-to-detect warmth now emerged.

[Junior Brother, fight well.]

On the high platform, a grey-robed Elder stood up, walked to the front, and cleared his throat.

Using his Mystic Power, his voice spread throughout the entire Martial Arts Arena.

"Silence!"

The entire venue instantly fell silent.

"Today is the day of our Luoxue Sect's Outer Sect Grand Competition. All Outer Sect Disciples may take the stage to compete and showcase what they have learned."

"The Great Competition will use a Drawing System, with one-on-one duels; winners advance, and losers are eliminated. The final top ten will receive Sect rewards, and the top three can be promoted directly to the Inner Sect!"

As the words fell, the entire venue erupted in enthusiastic cheers.

"Now, the drawing of lots begins!"

Ye Yun stepped forward with the crowd.