Stop crying, I'll give it to you, okay?

On the arena.

Xiao Wuli put away his veil and glanced at the high platform, only to notice that his master was looking at that demon again.

He paused, his brows furrowing slightly.

If you look closely at the Demon Lord and the Sect Leader, you'll notice that their eyebrows and eyes look somewhat alike. They are both lazy and carefree, full of roguish charm, and have a wildness when they raise their eyebrows.

Master...does he like that kind of appearance?

He lowered his eyes, and his reflection was shown on the gleaming arena.

Long eyes, thin lips, unattractive eyebrows, and a very high nose bridge...

too ugly!

Xiao Wuli pursed his lips.

So he's really that ugly. No wonder Master never gives me a second glance.

[Xiao Wuli, what are you daydreaming about? The competition has started!] The old man looked at the boy who had suddenly lost his spring-like spirit and raised his voice to wake him up.

Even if you know you're going to lose, you can't lose too badly, right?

Xiao Wuli snapped out of his daze and looked up at Sheng Weichen opposite him.

"Junior brother, I apologize for the offense."

Sheng Weichen clasped his hands in a respectful gesture, his eyebrows curved, and a faint smile graced his fair face.

As soon as he finished speaking, a burst of spiritual light erupted around him, and red silk burst forth from his palm, wrapping around the pillars of the arena. He soared into the air, lightly touching the red silk with his toes, and his figure swept out like a ghost. His white wide sleeves fluttered, and the arena was instantly enveloped in a light pink fragrance!

On the high platform, Chi Buwan inwardly exclaimed, "Damn it!"

They're going all out right from the start!

This fragrance is not an ordinary bewitching powder, but rather a "soul-entangling energy" refined from the Hehuan Sect's techniques. As soon as it touches the skin, the fragrance will turn into threads that penetrate into a person's meridians, eventually wrapping the person up like a silkworm cocoon, causing them to lose their ability to move.

"How about it? My personally taught disciple." Liu Yuye's eyes were full of pride, and she raised her chin slightly, saying, "Chi Buwan, I may not be as beautiful as you, but when it comes to teaching disciples, you are no match for me. You are going to lose to me."

Chi Buwan glanced at him sideways. Upon seeing this, Liu Yuye covered her face warily, immediately shut her mouth, and became quiet again.

Fierce ghost!

Sulking with anger and embarrassment, Liu Yuye shouted at the arena, "Sheng Weichen, stop fooling around! Let's finish this quickly!"

Upon hearing this, Sheng Weichen looked apologetically at Xiao Wuli, whose forehead was beaded with cold sweat. "Junior Brother, I'm sorry. Today is your first match, and I wanted to give you more exposure, but..."

Sheng Weichen didn't say anything more. He suddenly pulled his hand back, and the energy wisp tightened abruptly. Xiao Wuli, who was resisting the invading spiritual energy in his body, felt a sudden stab to his heart, his face turned pale, and he lost his balance and knelt on one knee.

[I never imagined the younger generation would be so powerful. A late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator could unleash such a terrifying technique!]

"But..." the old man raised his voice, jumping up and down, "Don't be this pathetic! Are you still sleeping and dreaming? Wake up! This is a competition! A competition everyone's watching!!!"

I don't know what's wrong with this guy. He was full of fighting spirit when he first came up, but he wilted the next second and lowered his head, seemingly lost in thought.

This soul-binding energy was indeed terrifying, but with Xiao Wuli's strength, he could have completely shielded it from his body! But somehow, he didn't know what he was doing and only realized it after the energy had entered his body!

"We can't win, quickly admit defeat! This soul-entangling energy entering the body is no joke!" the old man quickly advised him.

If the Soul-Entangling Qi hadn't entered their bodies, they would still have a chance to fight back. But if it had, they would practically be puppets in Sheng Weichen's hands, their every move controlled. Moreover, the Soul-Entangling Qi would bind their flesh and blood, and even a slight tug would cause immense pain!

Sheng Weichen is a disciple of the Hehuan Sect. Who knows what shady things he might put in this entanglement energy? If it gets ingrained for too long, it might leave a seed of trouble.

Xiao Wuli ignored his words, circulated her spiritual energy to remove the entangled soul energy from her body, and forcibly tore it apart from her flesh and blood bit by bit.

His master has done so much for him, how could he lose the first match...?

He cannot lose.

Xiao Wuli thought mechanically.

Sheng Weichen paused slightly, looked at Xiao Wuli in front of him, curled his fingers, and then suddenly withdrew his hand. The spiritual threads tightened again, and Xiao Wuli clenched his fingertips, his eyes bloodshot.

Sheng Weichen frowned, sensing that something was wrong.

Although the person in front of him had only just entered the Foundation Establishment stage, his body was filled with abundant spiritual energy, and his bones and meridians were tough and strong. Moreover, the soul-entangling energy that had entered his body was being removed by him, and the incense powder in the air was also removed after he realized what was happening.

We can't delay any longer.

Sheng Weichen flashed in front of Xiao Wuli, a white light flashing from his eyes. The surging spiritual power in his palm transformed into a raging tsunami, engulfing Xiao Wuli!

"break!"

"Bang--!"

After the loud noise, Sheng Weichen's brow twitched, and he looked up to meet those dark eyes whose emotions were unreadable.

He flipped backward without hesitation, using the force of the flip to forcefully pull back all the binding threads that were gripping his blood and bones!

"puff!"

Xiao Wuli unconsciously took two steps forward, feeling as if his internal organs had been ripped out, and spat out a mouthful of blood.

His chest heaved violently, dark blood spilled from the corner of his mouth, and his body seemed to have a hole in it, his spiritual energy dissipating.

Upon seeing this, Sheng Weichen's expression returned to its original state, his eyes crinkling as he said, "Junior Brother, if you continue fighting, you will suffer even more serious injuries."

The difference in strength between Foundation Establishment and late Foundation Establishment stages is already significant. Furthermore, he could break through to the Golden Core stage in less than half a year.

His goal is to win the championship, so he naturally needs to hide his strength in the early stages and try to persuade as many people as he can.

"Xiao Wuli!"

Xiao Wuli paused, quickly turning his head to look at the high platform. He saw that his master had already removed his veil, revealing his exquisite and beautiful face, and was waving at him.

He was slightly taken aback.

Is his master encouraging him?

The master doesn't like to show his face in front of strangers, but now he did this in front of everyone to cheer him up.

And he-

Xiao Wuli suddenly came to his senses, his pupils trembling slightly.

And what was he doing?

Xiao Wuli bit her lower lip.

He was ugly, but his master still treated him very well and poured his heart and soul into him. However, he was distracted by this matter and almost wasted his master's efforts.

Xiao Wuli raised his eyes, his gaze becoming serious.

If he can't get his master's attention because of his appearance, then he'll rely on his abilities!

Sheng Weichen noticed the burning fighting spirit that had suddenly ignited in the person in front of him. His pupils trembled slightly, and he looked over in the direction of the person's gaze, his eyes widening in surprise.

"The match isn't over yet." Xiao Wuli's heaving chest gradually calmed down. He raised his hand to wipe the blood from the corner of his mouth and said softly, "Let's begin."

Sheng Weichen: ?

Wasn't that just the beginning?

Sheng Weichen slowly took half a step back, his brows furrowing as he watched the spiritual energy surging around him. Then he slowly realized that the flesh and blood that the Soul-Binding Silk had torn apart was healing.

Sheng Weichen inwardly cried out in alarm.

There is such rich and powerful spiritual energy!

A dark glint flashed in Xiao Wuli's eyes as he said, word by word, "I will beat you."