Set a goal, and the system takes over the body.

Chapter 83 Seizing Opportunities Amidst the Chaos

Shen Feiyi's entire demeanor changed completely in that instant. She was no longer the cold and aloof beauty, but rather a man-eating monster that had broken free from its cage.

Four sharp teeth grew out of her mouth.

The fingernails on both hands grew wildly, becoming as sharp as blades.

There was even a blood-red aura that erupted from her body, spreading like a tangible air wave, dazzlingly red, instantly sending the disciple who was fighting her flying off the martial arts stage.

"What's going on?!"

Everyone froze, their eyes fixed on Shen Feiyi, whose situation on the martial arts stage was extremely strange.

The crimson aura was still surging, making her figure appear eerie and ferocious.

Qi Xiuyuan stared in astonishment, his heart skipping a beat.

"Set a goal: find out the reason for Shen Feiyi's accident!"

[Target detected: Investigate the cause]

[Method 1: Half a month later, head to the south of Tianfu City and find the bamboo forest where you saved Shen Feiyi. Wait until 11:15 AM to see Shen Feiyi again, and the mysterious person will take control of her. Conceal your aura and eavesdrop quietly to find out the reason.]

[Method 2: Wait for the mysterious person to reappear in Tianfu City with Shen Feiyi to find out the reason.]

Please select a method to complete the objective.

"this----"

Qi Xiuyuan's pupils contracted slightly.

Is Shen Feiyi being controlled?

Just as Qi Xiuyuan was in a daze, a strange whistle sounded from afar.

Shen Feiyi, whose blood and qi were boiling so intensely that she seemed to have transformed into a demon, let out a roar that was not human.

"Click-clack—"

The force exploded beneath her feet, cracking the bluestone of the training platform and scattering fragments everywhere.

She unleashed a burst of crimson energy and fled the martial arts arena at incredible speed, disappearing in the blink of an eye and speeding toward the direction from which the whistle had come.

"Scarlet Robe!!"

Xia Chengyan shouted.

Unfortunately, Shen Feiyi didn't respond at all, not even turning her head, and the blood-red figure grew further and further away.

Xia Chengyan had no choice but to use his movement skills to chase after him.

"That's demonic transformation! I've seen similar records in ancient texts—blood and qi flowing in reverse, the body undergoing strange changes. This is because demonic energy has invaded her heart meridian! We can't let her leave alive, otherwise, she'll surely bring endless disaster!"

"We'll give chase too! We absolutely cannot let these monsters run rampant in Tianfu City!"

Several experts from the Minggu sect gave chase.

Qi Wence glanced at Qi Xiuyuan and the others, and quickly instructed, "Xiuyuan, take them back first. Don't delay on the way. Go straight back to the martial arts school. I'll go check on them."

Having said that, he had already used his bird-like movement technique to chase after them.

Qi Xiuyuan frowned slightly and fell silent.

All of this happened so suddenly and so strangely.

"Demonization?"

He couldn't help but think of the scene when he rescued Shen Feiyi in the bamboo forest that day.

That day, everyone else from the Overlord Spear Martial Arts School died, their bodies lying haphazardly in the clearing of the bamboo forest. Only Shen Feiyi remained.

He survived.

Could that be where the problem lies?

"Everyone, leave this place immediately. The results of the martial arts competition will be announced at another day!"

Old Chen's loud voice rang out, drowning out the noise at the scene.

His expression was solemn, his gray eyebrows were tightly furrowed, and his gaze swept across the entire room like lightning.

He then followed the direction Shen Feiyi had left in.

Qi Xiuyuan shook his head inwardly.

Judging from the messages on the system panel, these people have no chance of capturing Shen Feiyi.

Two weeks later, Shen Feiyi will appear in that bamboo forest.

They can't catch up.

To figure out what's going on, I'll probably need to set more targets and maybe extract some useful information.

"Senior Brother, let's leave too."

Qu Jiuge approached, a trace of tension still lingering on her face.

Meng Zhao, Fu Yun, and several other martial arts school disciples who had not participated in the competition stood to the side, forming a semi-circle, all waiting for Qi Xiuyuan's response.

"You guys go back to the martial arts school first, I'll go check on things."

After Qi Xiuyuan finished speaking in a deep voice, without waiting for the others to respond, he activated the Five Animal Movement Technique, his figure flashing like a startled swan, and chased after them.

The night wind whistled in my ears, and the street scenes on both sides rushed past me.

"Set goals and seize opportunities within these events!"

As Qi Xiuyuan sped away, thoughts raced through his mind.

Shen Feiyi suddenly transformed into a demon, and the system warned her that she would be controlled by a mysterious person. So many experts from the Minggu Sect came out to chase after her. In this situation, I felt that there should be some opportunities and benefits to be gained.

Anyway, with so many experts at the forefront, even if the sky falls, the tall ones will hold it up.

Maybe we can actually find a bargain.

After all, fortune favors the bold.

These days, without taking some risks, where do opportunities come from?

Those who stay at home peacefully can only ever envy others who have had extraordinary encounters and improved their cultivation, but they don't know that others' extraordinary encounters are earned by risking their lives.

[Target detected: Seize the opportunity amidst the chaos]

[Method 1: Two days later, travel to a demon cave 180 miles north of the city and annihilate all the demons inside, including a powerful demon with the Core Formation. At midnight, you will see Shen Feiyi appear. Use the Divine Finger to subdue her and you will gain an opportunity.]

[Method 2: Immediately head to the secluded forest sixty miles west of the city, find the cave of a wild boar demon, kill it, and wait for Shen Feiyi to appear. Use the Divine Finger to subdue her, and you will gain an opportunity.]

Please select a method to complete the objective.

"Hmm, so the opportunity actually lies with Shen Feiyi?"

Qi Xiuyuan was slightly surprised.

On second thought, it makes sense.

Shen Feiyi's sudden transformation into a demon must mean something strange has happened to her, and this strangeness itself might just be an opportunity.

Thinking about it that way, I'm even more eager to go and see it.

"Method Two!"

Method one was suicidal, and Qi Xiuyuan rejected it without hesitation.

The Great Demon of the Core Formation stage is a being that even a master like Elder Chen, whose bones resonate nine times, would avoid. For someone at the Inner Strength stage to approach it is nothing short of courting death.

They probably wouldn't even have gotten to the entrance of the cave before being swallowed whole.

[The system has taken over the body and is heading towards the west of the city!]

Qi Xiuyuan, who was originally following the direction, suddenly stopped, turned around, and sped off towards the west of the city.

Qingyu Pavilion, Huakui Garden.

As night deepened, the lights in the pavilion began to come on.

Lanterns hung under the eaves and in the corridors, red, yellow and pink, illuminating the entire courtyard with dazzling light. The sounds of string and wind instruments drifted out from the hall, mixed with the cheerful laughter of men and women.

Mei'er trotted into the house and saw Li Yan playing the zither. The music was clear and melodious, like the tinkling of a spring. She stood quietly to the side, her hands folded in front of her, and waited patiently.

When the music stopped.

Mei'er then moved slowly to Li Yan's ear and whispered her report.

"Miss, the results of the Tianfu Martial Arts Tournament are in. Qi Xiuyuan from Qingshan Martial Arts School is the champion, but the second and third places are still undecided. Also, a major event has occurred!"