The saintess I possessed had a head full of nonsense.

If Zi Yanluo's trump cards are [Dark Fear] and [Extreme Sword Slash], then without a doubt, Li Xuan's judgment was wrong. Perhaps when he saw the flaw, he shouldn't have been wary of her trump cards, but instead used [Laurent's Mind's Eye Blade], which might have instantly killed Zi Yanluo.

However, Li Xuan did not regret it, because the cooldown of [Laurent's Mind's Eye] was too long, and it could only be used once most of the time. When he used [Sharp Eye], he had the advantage, and it was obviously a better choice to continue to force the opponent to play more cards, after all, the opponent was a genius warlock.

On the contrary, he now hoped that he would not be able to hit Zi Yanluo, or that Zi Yanluo had a backup plan.

Defeating Ziyanluo wouldn't satisfy him. Jiang Yueyue might gain Xiao Chi's approval, but with these current spell seals, she probably wouldn't live to see the fate of the bigwigs from Holy Sword University.

He needs pressure.

He now has the pressure he needs.

However, he couldn't deliberately avoid hitting Ziyanluo, just like when he saw the opening, he was wary of the opponent's trump card, rather than deliberately not using [Laurent's Mind's Eye Blade].

Because in that case, both he and Jiang Yueyue would know that they had won, and the so-called pressure would be completely invalid.

So, Ziyanluo, don't be too incompetent.

Li Xuan used Jiang Yueyue's body to strike a pose.

"This is...!" everyone exclaimed.

clang!

The two swords clashed, and Zi Yanluo's sword-wielding hand was thrown high into the air!

Block, spin, counterattack!

【Laurent's Mind's Eye Blade】can add 20% of the user's spell power output to 90% of the opponent's spell power output to perform a sword-slashing counterattack.

Your spell power output was high, but it's mine now!

Your sword is my sword!

cut!

ooooooo~

Exclamations arose from the crowd.

boom!

A powerful surge of magical energy suddenly exploded, sending Jiang Yueyue and Zi Yanluo flying.

"It's the [Sword Lotus]! Protective sword energy!"

"Hiss! Zi Yanluo has actually condensed this rare spell seal. Her [Sword Lotus] already has 3 petals and can withstand 2 attacks!"

"Jiang Yueyue is doomed to lose this time!"

"She even knows the [Laurent's Mind's Eye Blade], but unfortunately, [Sword Lotus] is superior!"

"The battle has returned to normal. The next [Sharp Eye] and [Wave Burst] will definitely not be able to kill the lightly injured Zi Yanluo instantly, but the cooldown time of these two spells is enough for Zi Yanluo to wear down Jiang Yueyue."

"And Jiang Yueyue won't be able to withstand Zi Yanluo's next [Extreme Sword Slash]!"

"It's already a glorious defeat!"

On the battlefield, Li Xuan once again found himself in the same predicament as before.

Clang! Clang! Block!

puff!

Another sword wound was added to his body.

By this point, both sides should have exhausted all their trump cards.

There was no doubt that Jiang Yueyue could not possibly defeat Zi Yanluo, but he held on, buying time for Jiang Yueyue.

The only way to win is to break through!

The contempt shown by Zi Yanluo and others, the "Peerless Swordswoman" talent bestowed by the imposter, the bursting period of the spell mark, the favor of the God of Sorcerers, the vanity satisfied by the exclamations of the onlookers, the urgent battlefield, if one cannot gain the favor of the school's bigwigs, at best one will become the city lord's slave, at worst one one might be silenced by the God of Sorcerers and have their entire family killed, and so on.

And now, this is the crucial moment that will decide everything!

All of this should burn brightly within her body!

Li Xuan knew that Jiang Yueyue would definitely break through; he knew it from the moment she obtained the [Sword Limitless].

Talent is overflowing.

As long as Zi Yanluo is strong enough, Jiang Yueyue will definitely break through under all this pressure.

He just wanted to see how she would break through, and he wanted to see Jiang Yueyue's future.

So, Jiang Yueyue, your choice is—

This feeling of power, beauty, and confidence is like a drug that I can't resist.

I am such a vain woman.

Therefore, I will become the most dazzling peerless Fiora in Noxus City!

She listened to the gasps of the onlookers and made her own choice.

At this moment, Li Xuan completely relaxed, leaving everything to the [behavioral aid], continuously sending "agreement" to his subconscious.

In this way, Jiang Yueyue would have regained control of her body.

She then broke through.

In that instant, her eyes became incredibly sharp, revealing six flaws in her pupils!

Feeling her vision rapidly deteriorating, she moved.

At the very moment Zi Yanluo approached, he slashed forward!

In the next instant, she burst forth, her entire body like a white light, turning five times around Zi Yanluo. Accompanied by the sound of leg bones breaking, the sword light drew a dazzling six-pointed star around her, extremely blinding, and all six flaws were exposed in a short time!

In a daze, when everyone came to their senses, Zi Yanluo lay on the ground covered in blood. Only the girl with the high ponytail stood strong, using her sword to support herself against her cracking, shattered leg bones. Her beautiful pupils had become dull and lifeless.

But she smiled, and after several breaths she still didn't feel any attack from Zi Yanluo. She collapsed to the ground with a thud, muttering:

"I won after all."

This is mine.

【Blade Waltz】

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 40 Just a Toy

[Completed the event "Parents' Protection", obtained a 10-pull of the limited-time "Sacred Sword" card.]

"Well"

Li Xuan slowly awoke from his deep sleep.

Before I even opened my eyes, the message from "[Mirror Flower Water Moon]" was already ringing in my mind.

Huh?

Did Jiang Yueyue's final move, the "Blade Waltz," finally attract the attention of the important figures at Holy Sword University?

Now that the matter is settled, it means that after Jiang Yueyue fell into a coma, Xiao Chi most likely contacted this important figure immediately. However, this important figure must know the City Lord's Hall's character and did not release Jiang Yueyue to them!

The city lord's hall may not be afraid of this important figure, but for the sake of Jiang Yueyue's family's lives, having another important figure as an enemy is really unnecessary.

Therefore, the lives of Jiang Yueyue and her family have been saved!

Li Xuan was overjoyed. He was Jiang Yueyue's dearest friend and brother, the kind of person for whom money wouldn't budge. The City Lord's Hall had no reason to go against this important figure for the sake of [Obsidian], right?

He suddenly opened his eyes, and Jiang Yueyue's vision had returned to normal.

He moved his body slightly and found himself feeling incredibly comfortable. All his injuries should have healed, including the thigh wound he sustained while fighting Lens.

A powerful healing mage can bring the dead back to life and heal the wounded. Holy Sword University certainly cannot neglect Jiang Yueyue, this genius mage.

【Brother Xuan, we really did it!】 Jiang Yueyue has also woken up and looks very excited.

"You're awake?" A mature female voice came from beside me.

Li Xuan turned his head to the side, and [Behavioral Aid] made Jiang Yueyue blurt out: "You are Professor Viola!"

"It's the Sword Saint, Professor Viola!" Jiang Yueyue was quite excited.

Did we win her favor?

Li Xuan was also not at peace; this was one of the characters who appeared in the main storyline.

"Hello, Jiang Yueyue, how are you feeling?" Viola was a tall, beautiful woman with long brown hair and a slightly aloof demeanor. She wore a white coat that reached mid-thigh, over which she wore a white shirt and denim skirt. Her calves were long and fair, and she wore a pair of black ankle boots.

"I'm fine, thank you for your treatment. I can't possibly trouble you like this," Jiang Yueyue said, sitting up with a slightly excited expression.

Li Xuan completely let go of the "behavioral aids" and let Jiang Yueyue fawn over him. Although he was a seasoned veteran in the workplace, his skills were mainly concentrated on giving gifts and toasting, which was nowhere near as comprehensive as Jiang Yueyue's.

"Although I would very much like to follow your advice, you may have to become my student, and I'm sure you know why yourself."

In addition, your parents will be fine, so you can focus on completing your studies here.

"Of course, some things shouldn't be said aloud. Let's just pretend this never happened." Professor Viola spoke with a somewhat aloof air, her hands in the pockets of her white coat. That was her demeanor.

"It is a great honor for Yueyue to be Professor Viola's student," Jiang Yueyue said with delight, but then quickly added, "Teacher, I also have a younger brother who is bedridden."

"Although there was an element of manipulation involved, it's unfortunate that Xiao Chi has already applied to use the death of your brother Li Xuan as an important part of the City Lord's Hall team's efforts to enhance the City Lord's reputation. After all, he was the unfortunate younger brother of your suddenly rising commoner super genius who was bedridden. They have been offering their condolences for a long time, which will garner a lot of attention," Professor Viola said.

"Obviously, he deliberately escalated this matter. Unfortunately, I don't want to have too much contact with the City Lord's team or the City Lord at this critical juncture. He is dangerous. And coincidentally, Xiao Chi told me that your parents embezzled his parents' car accident compensation. You shouldn't be familiar with him, so there's no need to take this risk, is that right?"

"How...how could this be?" Jiang Yueyue stood there stunned, feeling as if she had fallen into an abyss, her whole body turning ice cold.

[Brother Xuan, I'm...I'm sorry.]

She is afraid.

Her whole family has absolutely wronged Li Xuan. Even if she wants to turn over a new leaf and make amends to Li Xuan, it will take time!

The allure of the "Peerless Swordswoman" was like a poison to her, and she feared that Li Xuan would find out and abandon her.

"I already knew that. Besides, you don't need to overact. Just do your job as a toy." Li Xuan discovered that he could also use his thoughts if he wanted to.

Although he wasn't the kind of person in novels who would "kill someone if they offended him," he wasn't so saintly as to forgive her so easily either. To him, Jiang Yueyue was just a toy; if she did things well, he'd give her some treats, and if she didn't, he'd punish her severely, almost like a female slave.

Although Jiang Yueyue's breakthrough was very exciting, Li Xuan just watched and didn't empathize.

"Okay, you can play however you want!" Jiang Yueyue quickly replied, letting out a sigh of relief.