503: Chapter 503 The Grand Competition Begins

For the better part of the following day, Qin Wushang stayed at Ye Hongfu's place.

The Senior Sister's private room was simply decorated; a volume of sword scriptures sat half-read on the desk, and wine was warming.

Ye Hongfu didn't ask much upon seeing him arrive; she only glanced at the red marks on the side of his neck that hadn't fully faded, the corners of her mouth curving slightly.

"Hehe... What 'aloof Empress'? She's nothing more than a wicked Revered Master who preys on her own Disciple!"

Hearing those words, Qin Wushang gave a helpless smile.

"We've already been direct with each other, so Senior Sister, please stop teasing me."

"Can I sit?"

Although Qin Wushang asked, he didn't stand on ceremony and sat directly beside her.

Clad in red, Ye Hongfu said no more.

He sat with her, drinking wine and chatting briefly about the arrangements for the grand competition. After listening to her talk about a few trivial matters, they entered a mode of verbal sparring.

...

It wasn't until evening that Qin Wushang stood up to leave.

Leaving Ye Hongfu's place, he went straight to Lin Ziyao's residence.

Lin Ziyao's temperament was much fiercer than Ye Hongfu's.

As soon as Qin Wushang stepped through the door, she pounced on him, grabbing his collar and demanding to know why he had only just arrived.

"Brother Wushang, I am your fiancée, you know... How could you neglect me like this?"

She spoke with a pitiful, aggrieved expression.

"Sigh! Ziyao, the situation is what it is."

"There was nothing I could do about it."

"Back then, I told you to break off the engagement, but you refused and even forced yourself on me."

Qin Wushang sighed deeply.

To be honest, he really had wanted to break off the engagement back then.

"I don't want that!"

Lin Ziyao pouted, her entire body hanging off him.

Qin Wushang said a few more soothing words, but she still didn't smile. Instead, she leaned in to sniff the scent on him.

"Ye Hongfu got to you before me..."

As she spoke, she bared two small tiger fangs.

Just as Qin Wushang was about to explain, she suddenly ducked her head and bit his shoulder hard.

"Hiss! Are you a dog?!"

He sucked in a breath, lifted her by her buttocks, and gave them a hard squeeze.

Lin Ziyao let go, her eyes turning red as she looked at the bleeding tooth marks.

"Hmph! That's for coming so late... I used all the immortal crystals I snatched to book this private room just to wait for you, and you didn't even come!"

She snorted coldly.

The immortal crystals used to book the private room had all been snatched by her from the hands of the Prodigies of the Immortal Domain.

Most of the Prodigies from the Five Domains and Two Heavens did the same.

Qin Wushang shook his head with a wry smile and reached out to pull her into his arms.

"It's very difficult for me too."

"No matter who I choose, it's problematic, so I could only choose the strongest Revered Master."

He added.

Lin Ziyao struggled for a moment before she began to grope all over his body.

She was like a little wildcat, incredibly frantic!

Qin Wushang stayed at her place overnight. When he left, his steps were slightly unsteady.

Fortunately, the Heaven Mending Art could compensate for any deficiency!

...

Early the next morning, Qin Wushang went to Di Qingli's residence.

The door was closed.

He stood outside for a moment and raised his hand.

Knock! Knock!

He knocked a few times, but there was no response from inside.

He waited for a while, but it remained silent.

He focused his senses and could perceive that cold wisp of Aura within the room; clearly someone was there, they just didn't want to open the door.

"If you don't say anything, I'm leaving!"

Qin Wushang lowered his hand and spoke loudly.

Since the Formation wasn't active, Di Qingli could hear everything happening outside.

But she simply didn't respond.

Qin Wushang stood at the door for a moment, then turned and left.

Next, he went to find Mu Bingyun.

He couldn't find her; she wasn't in the Baixian Tower at all. He guessed she must have returned to the Immortal Alliance.

Then, he returned to his own private room.

Pushing open the door, he had expected to see that ball of fat, Wang Rushan, sprawled on the bed eating spirit fruits, but the room was empty. He had no idea where the fat man had gone.

Instead, a figure sat by the window, backlit, with her skirt trailing on the floor as if she had been waiting for a long time.

Jiang Chengqiu.

She turned her head to look at him, her expression calm. There was no questioning, no anger, just a faint: "You're back?"

Qin Wushang was startled for a moment, then walked over and sat down beside her.

"Why are you here?"

He asked.

"Waiting for you!"

"I want to use you to Breakthrough to the Saint Venerable Realm."

As she spoke, she leaned in and threw her arms around Qin Wushang's neck.

That day, Qin Wushang went nowhere. He stayed with Jiang Chengqiu the entire day, attempting to charge toward the Quasi-Emperor Realm.

He failed.

On the contrary, Jiang Chengqiu, her face flushed like peach blossoms, felt her Bottleneck loosen and began secluded cultivation to Breakthrough to the Saint Venerable Realm.

Three days passed in a flash.

The second round of the grand competition began.

The Baixian Square was a cacophony of voices. A dense crowd surged from all directions, packing the entire plaza so tightly that not even a drop of water could trickle through.

Dozens of spectator platforms floated in the air, shimmering with immortal light. The war banners of various major powers in the Immortal Domain fluttered loudly in the wind.

Many Prodigies arrived one after another.

Boom!

Suddenly, a commotion erupted in the crowd.

In the eastern sky, a bronze war chariot tore through the clouds and charged into the plaza.

Four exotic beasts pulled the chariot, their hooves treading on the Void Realm. Fire and lightning intertwined between the wheels, creating a terrifying Aura.

"He's here! He's here!"

"This lord has finally made his appearance!"

"It's said that the person from the Bai family bet on him taking first place. I don't know if it's true."

"Anyway, I bought in. Who cares? This is the Immortal Domain after all; one has to consider social graces. How could they let a native from the Lower Realm like Qin Wushang take first place?"

Many beings discussed fervently.

A man stood on the bronze war chariot, his white hair flowing and his expression cold. His black robe flapped in the wind, and the immortal Spiritual Qi around him moved like dragons and snakes.

The Titled King, Second Young Master Feng Buping.

Just then.

Caw!

A Kunpeng let out a long cry, tearing open the sky and coming into everyone's view.

Qin Wushang had arrived.

The massive wings of the Kunpeng beneath his feet blotted out the sun. Dark golden light poured down from between the feathers, dyeing half the sky gold.

"It's Qin Wushang!"

"The ruthless man who slew King Bai Luo!"

“Ahhh, he's so handsome!”

"A Kunpeng! My god! He actually possesses a Kunpeng!"

"This is Qin Wushang? Powerful indeed... I can feel that terrifying blood energy even from this far away!"

Many women looked at his tall, straight figure and couldn't help but scream in excitement.

Qin Wushang's expression was indifferent as he slowly entered the arena atop the Kunpeng. His robes were blown back by the air currents, and his black hair flew wildly in the wind.

He looked down with disdain. That peerless, invincible confidence made countless people wary, not daring to meet his gaze.

Aboard the war chariot, Second Young Master Feng Buping's gaze suddenly sharpened.

"A Kunpeng!"

"To think he actually possesses such a supreme treasure!"

He was very surprised, his eyes revealing a hint of greed.

A Kunpeng!

That was one of the ten primordial fierce beasts!

Beside him, a woman with a graceful figure furrowed her brows, staring intently at the Kunpeng phantom beneath Qin Wushang's feet, her pupils shrinking slightly.

Feng Yuling.

The Kunpeng Bloodline flowed within her; it was the talent she took the most pride in.

But at this moment, the Aura emitted by the Kunpeng phantom beneath Qin Wushang's feet was actually purer than her own Bloodline.

"Damn it! To think he would enslave one of my kin!"

She spoke coldly.

"Calm down."

Second Young Master Feng Buping spoke to remind her, his gaze remaining fixed on Qin Wushang, a flash of killing intent in the depths of his eyes.

"During the grand competition, we'll just kill him."

Feng Yuling took a deep breath, but her heart still couldn't settle down.

If she could obtain the Kunpeng's essence blood, she might be able to strengthen her Bloodline and transform into a true pure-blooded Kunpeng.

Boom!

Just as Qin Wushang entered the arena, a streak of immortal light suddenly swept in from afar and halted in the very center of the plaza.

The light dissipated, revealing an elegant and noble figure.

It was a beautiful woman.

A purple long dress outlined her curvaceous and plump figure, and her hair was pinned up high; she was incredibly charming and seductive.

The Grand Elder of the Immortal Alliance, Fairy Mo.

Her appearance caused the clamor in the plaza to fall silent.

"The Immortal Lord is occupied with other matters. I shall preside over the remainder of the grand competition on her behalf."

Her tone was flat, and as she finished speaking, she emitted an incredibly terrifying pressure.

"Without further ado, the rules have been posted for three days, so I presume you are all aware of them."

"Next, we will proceed directly to the drawing of lots."

As soon as she finished speaking, she waved her hand.

A massive light screen spread out above the plaza, like a heavenly mirror spanning the sky. One hundred and twenty-eight names appeared on it, flickering with immortal light and arranged in an orderly fashion.

The drawing of lots began.

The eyes of everyone in the plaza converged on that light screen, and even their breathing became rapid.

Among the one hundred and twenty-eight contestants, who would face whom?

"Please don't let it be that Devil Head Qin Wushang..."

"Please don't let me encounter Qin Wushang..."

"Ancestors protect me... Lord of the Clear Heavens protect me, Grandma protect me, Grandpa protect me, let me encounter the weakest one, just please don't let it be that Devil Head Qin Wushang!"