Published: February 24, 2025
Xiao Qingxuan said it straightforwardly, "Losing is losing!"
At the same time, she was very grateful for Mu Mengyi's kindness.
She understood that Mu Mengyi deliberately used the tip of her sword to prick her neck, intending to prevent her from losing face in front of everyone.
The kind-hearted Mu Mengyi considered many things; she didn't want Xiao Qingxuan to embarrass herself in front of all the disciples. Her intention was merely to let Xiao Qingxuan know she had lost.
After Xiao Qingxuan finished speaking, she slightly bowed to Mu Mengyi as a sign of respect.
At that moment, all the disciples were shocked, their gazes toward Mu Mengyi changed!
They knew Mu Mengyi was strong, but they never expected her to be this powerful!
"Thank you, Junior Sister Mu, for showing mercy." At this time, Baili Longtian deeply bowed to Mu Mengyi and then soared down from the Crouching Dragon Platform with Xiao Qingxuan.
At this point, the strong competitors entering the third round were: the Sacred Soul Lineage's Xiang Shengtian, and Ke Xinyi.
From the Ancient Soul Lineage was Jun Bu Ping; from the Talismans Lineage was Huangfu Tingfeng; and from the Five Soul Lineage was Xue Ziyan.
In addition to Tan Yun and Xue Ziyan, Xiang Shengtian, Jun Bu Ping, and Huangfu Tingfeng looked at Mu Mengyi with hearts filled with terror...
In contrast, Ke Xinyi remained calm.
On the Jade Tower, Dantai Xuanzhong cast an approving glance at Mu Mengyi, pondering, "Tan Yun's master has given Mu Mengyi a technique, allowing her to stand at the pinnacle among the inner sect's nine meridians disciples."
"If this sovereign could also secure a technique for my precious daughter, considering her talent, she could surely become one of the top strong ones among the disciples of the Immortal Sect, right?"
Dantai Xuanzhong suppressed his excitement and said, "Subing, it's your turn to host now."
The other eight chief elders were filled with envy and jealousy. They could see that because of Tan Yun and Mu Mengyi, Shen Subing had gained great prominence and caught the sovereign's favor.
"Understood." Shen Subing stood up respectfully and looked down at Tan Yun and the six others on Crouching Dragon Platform No. 1. Her red lips parted, and a melodious voice echoed:
"Next, we will enter the third round of the competition until the top and second place of the Crouching Dragon Rankings are determined."
With a wave of her right arm, seven light barriers appeared above the heads of Tan Yun and his six companions. "Four will advance directly; let’s begin."
Upon hearing this, the seven of them each released a burst of spiritual power to activate the light barriers.
From the numbers that emerged from the barriers, Tan Yun was 1, Huangfu Tingfeng was also 1! Clearly, the first match of the third round would be between the two!
Mu Mengyi was 2, and Jun Bu Ping was also 2, meaning they would face off against each other!
Xue Ziyan was 3, and Xiang Shengtian was also 3!
And with Ke Xinyi drawing a 4, she directly advanced to the fourth round!
"Huangfu, please go to Crouching Dragon Platform No. 2!" Tan Yun smiled slightly from Crouching Dragon Platform No. 1.
"Hahaha." Huangfu Tingfeng shook his head and cupped his fist, saying, "I concede. I wish you, Brother Tan, the best in achieving the top spot."
"Thank you for your courtesy." Tan Yun returned the gesture.
Huangfu Tingfeng had witnessed the fierce battle between Tan Yun and Nangong Yuqin, and after watching Tan Yun's repeated slayings of opponents in the nine meridians grand competition, he knew that he was indeed not Tan Yun's opponent.
Thus, Tan Yun smoothly entered the top four of the Crouching Dragon Rankings!
Next was Mu Mengyi against Jun Bu Ping.
On Crouching Dragon Platform No. 1, Mu Mengyi smiled gracefully at Tan Yun, "Don't worry, I will be careful."
With a flash, Mu Mengyi appeared on Crouching Dragon Platform No. 2.
"Whoosh!"
Jun Bu Ping leaped back a few dozen yards in front of Mu Mengyi, took a deep breath, and said, "I concede."
The moment Jun Bu Ping turned to leave the platform, his gaze dimmed. He knew he might not even be a match for his fellow disciple Xiao Qingxuan, let alone Mu Mengyi.