Chapter 482
In the midst of the bustling crowd of common folk and wandering heroes, many had already been swayed by Shang Qinqing into becoming fans of the couple, but most of the young ladies in the capital were more concerned about who would take the top spot in the Qianlong Rankings.
Who would emerge victorious in this duel?
Shang Qinqing pondered for a moment and declared loudly, “Yes, this is about future family status!”
“So whether you’re a champion fan, an ice fan, or a couple fan, there’s really no difference. Why must we draw such clear lines?”
“Fair point.”
“Is that so?”
After a moment of confusion, many in the crowd began to show signs of enlightenment.
“Let’s go.” Li Mo wore a serious expression, appearing to be fully prepared.
Well... it was just an appearance.
In reality, his true essence, spirit, and body were all in a state of extreme depletion.
This was beyond what mere meditation could restore; while others might need at least ten days to recuperate, he would need at least three days to recover.
And he had just broken through.
This wasn’t a video game where leveling up restored your health; on the contrary, he needed to solidify his newfound realm.
So he still planned to...
“Hmm.”
Ying Bing nodded slightly, raising her Taibai Sword.
However, before the Taibai Sword could strike, the serene and tranquil light of the Taiyin arrived first.
“You rely too heavily on that Golden Armor Divine Intent, while your Taiyin Spirit, despite its realm, has yet to uncover its true potential.”
The sound of pearls falling onto a plate coincided with the arrival of the Taibai Sword.
Li Mo instinctively raised the Tianren Divine Sword.
At the moment of collision, a cool yet comfortable energy surged from the hilt.
“Ice block...”
“Stop daydreaming.” Ying Bing looked down at him.
Seeing this scene, those with slightly higher realms who realized what was happening couldn’t help but lean back slightly.
What duel!
The Cold Fairy was clearly using the pretext of a duel to help him solidify his realm! To nurture his spirit!
“Although things turned out a bit differently than I expected, still...”
Shang Qinqing suppressed the urge to roll on the ground, her eyes sparkling as she said, “Without a doubt, I stand on unassailable ground.”
“But we need to determine a winner, right? How do we decide who wins and who loses?”
“Dude, wake up! They both won! Guess who lost?”
“Uh... me?”
“What the heck, did they bring us here just to kill us? I was all set to go home for dinner!”
The eager audience watched the two swords entangled on stage, energy swirling, and erupted into an uproar.
In this thrilling Qianlong Conference, if you two don’t want to fight, then don’t!
What’s the point of teasing the audience?
In an instant, the expressions of everyone in the crowd morphed into various shades of disbelief.
Just then, someone shouted, “Little Tyrant... uh, it seems like Wang Qi Douhun is about to lose!”
Everyone quickly turned to look.
Was it because they had just gone through a fierce battle that they were unable to continue?
Li Mo was pushed back by a sword, teetering on the edge of the platform, about to fall off.
That’s right, Li Mo was preparing to stick to the original plan.
To be fair, according to the rules of the conference, he was supposed to lose to the Ice Block in this round.
Luck is part of strength, and he had been drained beforehand; there was nothing he could do about it.
Huang Tian Empress, the Ice Block of the Red Destiny.
Wasn’t it only natural for her to take the top spot in the Qianlong?
“What should I watch first tonight, the dark or the light...”
As he began to fall backward, Li Mo gazed at the vibrant sunset tinged with rose-red, lost in thought.
Right, why must there be an order?
Can’t it be one dark and one light?
Hiss... why am I getting more and more excited... Li Mo felt a tickle at the tip of his nose, a hint of warmth rising.
Look, I’ve even been knocked to the ground.
Who dares say this duel wasn’t intense?
Smack.
“Li Mo has fallen off the platform, and Ying Bing... hmm?”
The purple-clad eunuch was about to announce the winner when his eyes suddenly widened, as if he had seen a ghost.
Even he hadn’t realized what had just happened.
“Huh?”
Feeling the astonishing softness and elasticity at the back of his head, little Li Mo looked up in confusion.
Under the combined light of the sun and moon, he saw a stunningly beautiful face, her expression cool and serene, yet her eyes rippling with a hint of a smile: “I came down first; I lost.”
Though she claimed to have lost, Li Mo couldn’t shake the feeling that the Ice Block looked like a high-and-mighty cat that had just gotten its way.
Little Li Mo knew he had won, but it felt like he had lost.
So...
Li Mo couldn’t figure out if he had won or lost, while the Ice Block claimed she had lost.
As for the audience... they had never been served so many lemons in their lives and were thoroughly exhausted from it.
So who won?
“Hahahahaha!!”
Shang Qinqing laughed heartily, her spirit soaring, her expression one of obsession.
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**Chapter 540: The Meeting of the Demon Summoning Sect**
In the dark space of the Demon Summoning Sect’s branch in the capital, the clear sound of wooden blocks colliding could be faintly heard from above.
The leader of the Blood Refining Hall, whose face was half-covered by a mask, along with representatives from various halls and high-ranking members of the main sect, were all present. Each had a porcelain cup beside them, floating with goji berries in hot water.
The Blood Refining Hall leader paused in his reading, cleared his throat, and said, “Colleagues, leaders, in this meeting, I will primarily report on the operational status of our branch. Your guidance and suggestions are welcome.”
“First, the sales of Tianzun brand instant noodles have surged recently, but their reputation in the capital has declined. Additionally, one of our production workshops was destroyed by the Seventh Realm of Dayu, Lord Qian, resulting in heavy losses...”
“So the court has begun a strict investigation into Tianzun brand?”
A robust shadow with arms crossed spoke in a displeased yet delicate voice, “I warned against mixing divine power into the instant noodles from the start. Now look, the court is investigating, and we don’t even know who will compensate for the loss of the power of the masses.”
The Blood Refining Hall leader snorted coldly, “Hall Master of Yin Yang, please refrain from being sarcastic. The decline in sales of Tianzun brand instant noodles is not due to divine power.”
“Then what is it due to?”
“Some merchant has copied our product, producing counterfeit goods, leading to a flood of fakes in the market. Many people are buying products that aren’t even the real deal!”
As the Blood Refining Hall leader’s words fell, the members of the Demon Sect erupted in an uproar.
“The unscrupulous merchants in the capital are utterly disrespectful!”
“Under the bright sky, this is simply lawless! Is there no one to manage this? Is the court just sitting idly by?”
“Disgraceful! According to Article 130 of the Dayu Commercial Law, this is a serious infringement! The maximum penalty can be ten years in prison.”
“What kind of fools dare to challenge our Demon Summoning Sect!”
The members of the Demon Sect were furious, and they decided to secretly investigate the matter and capture the wrongdoers.
Next, the Blood Refining Hall leader reported on other matters.
“Due to the decline in instant noodle sales, our hall’s financial situation is concerning. To increase revenue, I placed a heavy bet at the Qianjin Gambling House.”
“The bad news is, I lost my bet.”
“The good news is, the Qianjin Gambling House has now closed down, so we don’t have to pay back the money.”
“The infiltration of the Qianlong Conference is progressing steadily. The Yin Yang Hall envoy has successfully borrowed the identity of Qu Songyun to blend into the competition...”
Upon hearing this, the demon leaders straightened up.
No matter how the Blood Refining Hall was doing, not many cared, but infiltrating the Qianlong Conference was crucial for the Blood God.
Every ancestral god was the foundation of the Demon Summoning Sect.
The Blood Refining Hall leader took a sip of goji tea from his thermos, cleared his throat, and was about to speak.
Bang—
The door was suddenly pushed open with great force.
The entering sect member was taken aback, scratching his head, “Where is everyone?”
“Don’t you Blood Refining Hall members know to knock before entering?” The Hall Master of Yin Yang reassembled his form.
“Goodness, I thought the officials were breaking in.”
Luo also crawled out from under the table.
“Stop making a fuss!”
The Blood Refining Hall leader wiped the hot water off his pants and asked irritably, “You better have something important, or I’ll use you for alchemy!”
“The results of the Qianlong Conference are out!” the sect member panted.
“What’s so surprising about that!?”
“Isn’t Jiang Yu always the champion? He has the True Dragon Body and the Imperial Sword Bone, still in the capital. With someone pulling strings, even a Fifth Realm contender would struggle.”
“Jiang Yu lost!”
“Really? I thought...”
The members of the Demon Sect suddenly froze, realizing they hadn’t misheard; it wasn’t that Jiang Yu had won, but that he had lost. The room fell silent.
Tan Zhu Yin clenched his fists and asked, “Who defeated him? Was it Ying Bing?”
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