56: Chapter 56: Appearing side by side and stealing the spotlight, their emotional value instantly exceeded 10,000.

Two days passed in the blink of an eye!

When the morning light of the third day pierced through the clouds and spilled over the Xuanjian Sect, the atmosphere of the entire Sect was already like boiling water, completely erupting!

At the Outer Sect Martial Arts Field, the noise was deafening. A dense crowd surged from all directions, surrounding the broad arena that rose several feet above the ground until not a drop of water could trickle through.

Utility Disciples, Outer Sect Disciples, and even many Inner Sect Disciples who had heard the news were mixed among them; heads bobbed and shoulders rubbed against each other.

Several figures with profound auras even hovered in the air; these were some Deacons and even Elders who had come upon hearing the news, hiding in the clouds or distant pavilions, silently watching.

This Life-and-Death Arena duel, sparked by the grievances between the "Genius girl with a Perfect Foundation" and the "vile scion of the Chu family's direct line," had become a sensation throughout the Xuanjian Sect after three days of fermenting!

Everyone wanted to witness with their own eyes just how miraculous the legendary Perfect Foundation truly was.

Even more, they wanted to see who would ultimately emerge victorious in this collision of talent and background.

"Are they here? Are they here? Has Li Shiwen arrived yet?"

"Where is Senior Brother Chu? Why hasn't he arrived yet?"

"So many Inner Sect Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters have come!"

"Look over there! It's Senior Brother Chen Mingtao from the Law Enforcement Hall!"

"On that pavilion... is that a Deacon from the Alchemy Hall?"

"This scene is just too massive!"

The air was filled with excitement, curiosity, anticipation, and all sorts of whispers and discussions, the sound waves rising higher and higher.

Just then, there was a sudden commotion in the crowd as they spontaneously parted to create a path.

A group of Disciples with impressive auras was seen escorting someone, walking over with their heads held high.

The leader was none other than one of today's protagonists—Chu Youcai!

Today, he had changed into a set of brand-new, magnificent clothes, with beautiful jade hanging from his waist. He held his head high and chest out, his face wearing an undisguised arrogance and confidence.

The powerful aura of Refining Viscera Perfection on his body was released without restraint, forming an invisible pressure that made many nearby Disciples with lower cultivation feel their breathing hitch, their expressions changing one after another.

"Refining Viscera Perfection?! Heavens! Senior Brother Chu actually broke through to Refining Viscera Perfection?!"

"It's only been three days! Three days! How is that possible?!"

"The Chu family must have used some secret medicine or an empowerment method at any cost!"

"Now Li Shiwen is in danger! Early stage of Marrow Cleansing against Refining Viscera Perfection? The gap is too large!"

"Even a Perfect Foundation would find it hard to bridge such a massive Realm chasm, right?"

"The Chu family is indeed powerful..."

Listening to the exclamations and discussions around him, the look of smugness on Chu Youcai's face grew even thicker.

He enjoyed this feeling of being the center of attention, enjoying the fearful gazes brought about by power.

The group of lackeys behind him shared in the glory, bullying others based on his power as they glared fiercely at the surrounding crowd with overbearing arrogance.

Chu Youcai walked onto the arena step by step, standing with his hands behind his back, looking down disdainfully at the dense crowd below as if victory was already in his grasp.

He was waiting, waiting for that woman who made his teeth itch with hatred and who was about to be crushed under his feet to appear.

He wanted to humiliate her severely in front of everyone, crush her laughable pride, and let her know the consequences of offending him, Chu Youcai!

Time passed bit by bit.

The sun gradually rose higher.

The crowd below began to get a bit restless.

"Why hasn't Li Shiwen come yet?"

"Could she be afraid?"

"It's possible... after all, Senior Brother Chu is already at Refining Viscera Perfection..."

"What a pity, I thought I'd get to see the Perfect Foundation show its power..."

A cold sneer curled at the corner of Chu Youcai's mouth as he thought to himself: Now you know fear? Too late! Even if you kneel and beg for mercy, don't think you'll get off easily!

Just as the restlessness of the crowd reached its peak and the discussions grew louder and louder...

Suddenly, all the noise was abruptly cut off as if by a giant invisible hand!

The entire Martial Arts Field instantly fell into an eerie silence!

Everyone's gaze, as if by prior agreement, turned simultaneously toward another entrance of the Martial Arts Field.

Two figures were seen walking slowly side by side.

The one on the left had a tall figure, an exquisite countenance, and a cold, elegant temperament. Wearing the moonlight tassel dress, she looked like a Fairy from the Nine Heavens descending to the mortal Realm, untouched by dust. It was Li Siwen (Li Shiwen)!

The one on the right was full of heroic spirit, bright and beautiful, wearing the uniform of an elite Disciple about to be promoted to the Inner Sect, intimately holding Li Siwen's arm. It was Chen Yaojia!

One was as cold as the moon, the other as bright as fire; their styles were vastly different, yet both possessed a breathtaking, peerless beauty.

Walking side by side, they looked like an exquisite painting, instantly stealing all the color from the world!

All eyes and all attention instantly shifted completely from Chu Youcai to this pair of beauties who had arrived hand in hand!

"Hiss—!"

"So... so beautiful!"

"That's Li Shiwen? As expected... she looks like a celestial being!"

"The one next to her is Senior Sister Chen Yaojia? Their relationship is that good?"

"This... this is simply..."

After the brief dead silence came an even more sensational uproar!

[Extreme amazement from Spectating Disciple A +80]

[Shocked and dazed from Outer Sect Disciple B +70]

[Envy and jealousy from Inner Sect Disciple C +65]

[Stupefied from Chu Youcai's lackey +50]

...

[ bite！ Emotional value breakthrough10000 point！]

In Li Siwen's mind, the System notification sounds were crazily flooding the screen like a waterfall, instantly breaking the 10,000-point mark and continuing to rise rapidly!

Li Siwen's expression remained calm and indifferent, seemingly oblivious to the gazes around him that were enough to melt anything, but in his heart, he was already overjoyed.

"As expected... showing off in front of people is the kingly way to harvest emotion points! This challenge was definitely the right move!" he rejoiced inwardly.

Chen Yaojia felt the focus of countless gazes, especially seeing everyone's surprise and envy at her close relationship with "Shiwen." Her heart felt a bit shy yet also carried a hint of pride.

She couldn't help but hold Li Siwen's arm even tighter, her chin slightly raised, as if declaring her ownership to everyone.

On the arena, Chu Youcai, who had been enjoying the attention and awe, saw his face instantly darken so much it could drip water!

He felt like a jumping clown!

Those looks of awe and exclamations from just now seemed incredibly ironic at this moment!

All the spotlight and all the attention were instantly snatched away by that hateful woman and the Chen Yaojia beside her!

Especially seeing Chen Yaojia intimately holding Li Shiwen's arm made him burn with jealousy, so angry he almost exploded!

"Li! Shi! Wen!" Chu Youcai squeezed out the three words through his teeth, his voice somewhat distorted by anger.

He took a sudden step forward, standing at the edge of the arena and looking down from above at Li Siwen and Chen Yaojia, who had just reached the bottom of the stage. The powerful aura of Refining Viscera Perfection erupted, attempting to pull everyone's attention back to himself!

"Li Shiwen! You've finally come!" Chu Youcai's voice was cold, carrying a thick tone of provocation as he said, "I thought you were afraid of death and didn't dare to show up!"

Li Siwen slowly raised his head, his calm gaze meeting Chu Youcai's eyes full of anger and jealousy, a faint curve appearing at the corner of his mouth. "Senior Brother Chu must be joking. It's too early to say who will emerge victorious; you're speaking too soon."

His voice was clear and cold, yet it spread distinctly across the suddenly quiet Martial Arts Field.

Chu Youcai laughed in extreme anger. "Hahaha! What big words! Just based on you? A piece of trash at the Early stage of Marrow Cleansing?"

He took a step forward, the pressure of Refining Viscera Perfection pressing down on Li Siwen without reservation, trying to make her lose face in public. His tone was full of humiliation and condescension:

"Li Shiwen! Seeing as you have some beauty, I'll give you one last chance!"

"Now, immediately, kneel down and kowtow to admit your mistake! Offer yourself as my bed-warmer and swear to be my female slave from now on! I might consider being... a bit gentler to you on the arena! To leave you some dignity!"

"Otherwise..." His eyes suddenly became ferocious, "Don't blame me for being heartless and completely crippling you in public! I'll make you wish you were dead!"

This blatant and humiliating statement immediately caused an uproar among the crowd below!