199: Chapter 199 Phoenix Fire Dance!

"Despicable villain!" Inside the linglong pagoda, Baili Shouyue's angry shout made the tower body hum slightly.

Outside the tower, Xiang Tian looked unconcerned.

He retorted, "Baili Shouyue, tell me, why am I considered a despicable villain? As the Senior Brother of all the Disciples, you should set a good example. Hiding in the tower and refusing to fight like this is what's truly disappointing!"

His gaze was locked firmly onto the gold-glowing linglong pagoda. Today, he was determined to get his hands on this linglong pagoda.

Inside the tower, Baili Shouyue was trembling with rage.

He was the dignified Young Lord of the Baili Family, always surrounded by glory and praise wherever he went.

When had he ever suffered such humiliation or fallen into such a predicament?

"You dog, you're courting death!"

Before his angry shout had even faded, the towering linglong pagoda suddenly shrank, transforming into a streak of golden light.

Baili Shouyue's figure appeared, his Qi surging all around him.

"Oh, so you finally dare to come out?" Xiang Tian raised an eyebrow, completely disregarding his fury.

Bursts of cheers erupted from the stage.

"Well done, Fifth Senior Brother! Beat him to a pulp!"

But the cheers had not yet faded when a dull "bang" echoed throughout the martial arts arena.

Xiang Tian's figure was as fast as a ghost; almost the instant Baili Shouyue appeared, he flashed in front of him.

A sharp side kick sent the man flying, crashing down off the martial arts stage.

He stood at the edge of the stage, looking down with an indifferent gaze at the disheveled Baili Shouyue on the ground.

"Hand over the linglong pagoda!"

"You..." Baili Shouyue propped himself up on the ground, trying to stand.

His lips moved, a thousand words stuck in his throat, but in the end, only a pale, powerless silence remained.

The linglong pagoda was the treasure of the Baili Family.

If he really handed it over, not only would he lose his position as Young Lord, but the elders of his Family would never forgive him!

Xiang Tian raised an eyebrow slightly and sneered, "Heh, interesting. Say whatever you want, but I advise you to obediently hand over the linglong pagoda, otherwise, this Young Master won't be so polite."

Even though Baili Shouyue had the Baili Family backing him, his own Master was Master Miaoxian, whom no one in the Heavenly Sword Sect dared to provoke easily.

This was his greatest confidence.

Baili Shouyue's eyes darted around, his heart filled with shock and despair.

He had never imagined that Xiang Tian's strength would be so formidable.

Today, he was completely finished.

He slowly climbed up from the ground, staring fixedly at Xiang Tian.

"Don't get cocky. Do you really intend to take my linglong pagoda?"

A mocking arc curled at the corner of Xiang Tian's mouth: "What's wrong? Is your Baili Family so amazing? Or are you saying my Master is just for show?"

Baili Shouyue took a deep breath, and the last shred of hope in his heart vanished.

Throughout the Heavenly Sword Sect, who didn't know of Master Miaoxian's power?

Even the Sect Master had to give her some respect, and had even specially established a separate mountain Peak for her.

He had no capital to contend with her at all.

Xiang Tian leaped off the martial arts stage, slowly approaching Baili Shouyue, his voice gradually turning cold.

"This Young Master will ask you one last time: are you giving it, or not?"

Baili Shouyue froze in place, silent for a few seconds.

Eventually, he gritted his teeth and spat out two words with difficulty: "I... will give it!"

He tremblingly handed the linglong pagoda into Xiang Tian's hand and let out a cold snort.

"I hope that after you get the linglong pagoda, you won't regret it later."

Once his words fell, he had no face to remain in the martial arts arena.

He turned and transformed into a figure, hastily disappearing at the end of the crowd.

"Congratulations, Junior Brother, on your first victory and unexpectedly winning a treasure!" Ouyang Qing walked out from the crowd.

She cupped her hands towards Xiang Tian, offering sincere congratulations.

Xiang Tian waved his hand, smiling nonchalantly: "Heh, he was just a small character. If even you can beat him, what does being the fifth-ranked Core Disciple count for?"

In his view, this match was really nothing to brag about.

"Then you are mistaken." Ouyang Qing quickly corrected him.

"Not all Core Disciples are weaker than Personal Disciples. Generally speaking, older Core Disciples, even if they have outstanding strength, cannot become Personal Disciples, but their strength is often far superior to ordinary Personal Disciples. Of course, the only ones qualified to challenge you are those younger, high-potential Core Disciples."

Upon hearing this, Xiang Tian suddenly realized.

So, to become a Personal Disciple, one had to look not only at current strength but also at future potential.

Thinking about it this way, it was quite reasonable.

Ouyang Qing reminded him in a serious tone: "You offended the Baili Family today, so you must be extra careful outside the Sect in the future. The linglong pagoda is the treasure of the Baili Family. On the surface, they are bound by Sect rules and must accept the loss, but in the shadows, they might not let it go."

Xiang Tian nodded slowly, not refuting it.

The Baili Family would never let him off so easily; Ouyang Qing's reminder was by no means superfluous.

"Alright, I won't disturb you any further. You continue!" After Ouyang Qing finished speaking, she turned and disappeared into the crowd.

Xiang Tian shook his head lightly and stepped back onto the martial arts stage, scanning the Disciples below.

He said loudly: "Who else wants to challenge me? Let me warn you first: those whose strength is inferior to Baili Shouyue's need not come up and ask for trouble."

He was currently tied up with trivial matters and really didn't have time to waste with these incapable Disciples.

But just then, he suddenly realized something.

He inwardly cursed: "Damn it! I actually forgot to slap his face!"

Come to think of it, his fight with Baili Shouyue had been too hurried.

And with his mind set on taking the linglong pagoda, he had actually forgotten about this.

Just as he was secretly annoyed, a figure in red leaped lightly onto the martial arts stage.

Her figure was slender and graceful.

When Xiang Tian saw who it was, he was momentarily stunned.

He subconsciously blurted out: "Huowu?"

He probed carefully and was even more surprised.

Feng Huowu's cultivation had actually reached the Peak Martial Emperor!

Feng Huowu's eyes danced as she looked at Xiang Tian, and she winked playfully.

She laughed: "Xiang Tian, is it a surprise? Is it unexpected?"

"No surprise, but plenty of shock." Xiang Tian smiled helplessly and walked toward her in confusion.

"Hasn't Luo Feng Valley been closed for a long time? Why are you here?"

"It's because I missed you too much!" Feng Huowu winked again.

Her tone was coquettish: "I heard that you had become a Disciple of the Heavenly Sword Sect, so I ran out to find you."

"When did you arrive?" Xiang Tian felt a warmth in his heart.

He reached out, wanting to pull her into his arms.

But Feng Huowu flashed her figure, nimbly avoiding his touch.

A smile curled at the corner of her mouth: "You have to beat me first. If you can't beat me, don't even think about looking for me tonight."

"Huowu, you are too naughty." Xiang Tian raised an eyebrow, not angry in the slightest.

"I'm not being naughty." Feng Huowu raised her eyebrows.

"Xiang Tian, I really didn't expect that in just a few short months, you would become a celebrity. Your name is quite famous within the Sect."

Xiang Tian had no mind for idle chatter with her; his figure suddenly accelerated, reaching the extreme.

In an instant, he caught up to Feng Huowu and pulled her tightly into his arms.

"Ah~" Feng Huowu was caught off guard and let out a startled cry.

Her cheeks instantly flushed a deep red: "You... why is your speed so fast?"

"Hmph, since we've met, we naturally have to spend some quality time together." Xiang Tian let out a soft snort.

He lowered his head and planted a light kiss on her cherry-like lips.

"You're so annoying, don't you see there are so many people watching?" Feng Huowu shyly punched him.

Her cheeks turned even redder.

"What are you afraid of? We're already like an old married couple." Xiang Tian smiled nonchalantly, his tone filled with pampering.

The Disciples below the stage had already exploded, with discussions rising one after another:

"Xiang Tian is so bold, he actually dared to kiss the Seventh Elder's Disciple!"

"That's right! With the Seventh Elder's fiery temper, if he finds out, he'll definitely tear Xiang Tian apart!"

Hearing the discussions from below, Xiang Tian couldn't help but be stunned.

He looked down at Feng Huowu in his arms and asked in confusion: "Huowu, are you the Seventh Elder's Disciple?"

"That's right!" Feng Huowu nodded and explained with a smile.

"I became the Seventh Elder's Disciple a few months ago. Although Master has a bit of a fiery temper, he is very good to me. In just a few short months, I've advanced to the Peak Martial Emperor."

Xiang Tian smiled, then raised his eyes, scanning the Disciples below once again.

He said loudly: "Is there anyone else who wants to challenge me? I'm really very busy; I still have private matters to discuss with my wife."

Having been separated for so long, he had long been missing her unbearably.

Where would he have the mind to deal with these unimportant challenges?

But once his words were out, the discussions below became even more intense:

"What? Senior Sister Fengwu is actually his wife? How is this possible?"

"That's right! Senior Sister Fengwu hasn't been in the Sect for long, right? How did she get involved with Xiang Tian?"

"This must be a lie. Senior Sister Fengwu is so outstanding, how could she fancy him?"

"..."

Xiang Tian completely ignored these discussions.

He spoke again, his tone carrying a bit more impatience: "If no one is challenging me, then I'm leaving."

"Let me try."

Just then, a gentle voice came.

A dashing man in white walked over slowly.

His face was handsome, and his temperament was outstanding.

"Hmm?" Xiang Tian was slightly stunned, his gaze falling on the man.

This man certainly had a good appearance.

But Ouyang Qing in the crowd, upon seeing the newcomer, couldn't help but frown slightly.