Chapter 27: First Among the Outer Disciples

“You scoundrel, it seems I didn’t beat you hard enough last time,” Feng Xueqing’s clear voice rang out. “My little tigress, it seems that teasing you last time wasn’t enough to satisfy you,” Yang Lingchen retorted with a mischievous grin. “You rogue, hold your tongue!” Feng Xueqing glared at him. “My little tigress, I’m telling you now, one day, I’m going to make you mine.” Yang Lingchen felt a surge of anger recalling how she had almost incapacitated him last time. In all his life, he had never been beaten black and blue by a woman before. So, he swore he would win this tigress over. Only by winning Feng Xueqing over could Yang Lingchen perhaps feel better about it. After all, if it was his own woman who had beaten him, it wouldn’t be quite so unacceptable. “You won’t get the chance, because soon I’ll kick you where it hurts, haha…” Feng Xueqing chuckled sweetly. “You’re so confident, how about we make a bet?” Yang Lingchen revealed a slightly dangerous smile. “What kind of bet?” Feng Xueqing asked. “If you lose, you become my wife,” Yang Lingchen said with a grin. “You scoundrel, what if you lose?” Feng Xueqing playfully chided. “Then I’ll be your husband,” Yang Lingchen replied calmly. “Alright, I accept,” Feng Xueqing agreed. “You’re sure you won’t go back on your word?” Yang Lingchen asked, surprised. Yang Lingchen looked at Feng Xueqing in disbelief. Could there be such a good thing? This bet seemed entirely in his favor! “Why would I go back on my word?” Feng Xueqing smiled. “I want to know why you agreed,” Yang Lingchen asked curiously. “Because you’re handsome and quite pleasing to the eye, and I just happen to need a fly swatter.” Feng Xueqing suddenly felt incredibly clever. No matter who won or lost this bet, she would gain a “swatter.” From now on, whenever annoying flies appeared, she could just hand them over to Yang Lingchen. Yang Lingchen pondered for a moment, then said, “Alright, it’s a deal.” At that moment, Yang Lingchen also understood Feng Xueqing’s intentions. She wanted to use him as a shield. However, Yang Lingchen was quite willing to be this shield. After all, Feng Xueqing was the most captivating woman he had ever met. She was not only stunningly beautiful with a captivating figure, but she also possessed an otherworldly aura, as if she didn’t belong to this mortal realm. “The championship battle begins now!” Just then, the voice of the Outer Sect Grand Elder rang out. As the Grand Elder’s voice faded, Feng Xueqing moved like a gust of wind, instantly striking a palm towards Yang Lingchen. Yang Lingchen, without using any weapons, also employed his palm techniques and engaged Feng Xueqing in battle. Although both were at the sixth level of the Profound Illumination Realm, the combat power they displayed far surpassed that of ordinary second-level Profound Comprehension Realm experts. Meanwhile, high above the Outer Sect of the Heavenly Origin Palace, within the clouds. “How is he here?” A breathtaking figure floated in the clouds, her beautiful eyes fixed on Yang Lingchen on the arena. The championship battle continued. In a flash, Yang Lingchen and Feng Xueqing had exchanged over a hundred blows. Yang Lingchen grew increasingly astonished as the fight progressed. Since his transmigration, he had never encountered anyone in the same realm who could contend with him. Of course, Yang Lingchen still had ultimate moves he hadn’t used, such as the God-Slaying Sword Art and the Soul Devourer Slash, but he didn’t intend to use them. Feng Xueqing, at this moment, was even more shocked than he was. She thought to herself, “How is this scoundrel so strong? Even in that place, few people in the same realm could contend with me!” At this point, Feng Xueqing feigned an attack, then directly aimed a fierce kick at Yang Lingchen’s groin. “Damn it, you despicable woman!” Yang Lingchen quickly dodged the kick, then thrust a palm towards Feng Xueqing’s chest. Seeing this, Feng Xueqing quickly met his palm with her own. Another few hundred rounds passed in a blink, and Yang Lingchen gradually began to gain the upper hand. However, Yang Lingchen didn’t dare to use his full strength at this point. This was his future wife, after all; he couldn’t possibly hurt her. As the battle continued, their fighting styles slowly began to change. Feng Xueqing was probably getting tired too, no longer as wild as before. It was as if this was no longer a duel, but a simple sparring match. The two began to dance and fight together. Feng Xueqing’s snow-white robes fluttered in the wind, her lustrous black hair swayed, and her delicate, jade-like skin made her appear like a fairy descending from the heavens. Yang Lingchen’s appearance was also one in a million. Dressed in white brocade, his thick hair was tied high, a slight smile played on his lips, and his features were sharply defined. Their palm techniques continuously struck out, like a golden boy and jade girl dancing gracefully. The scene was incredibly beautiful. Another few hundred rounds passed quickly, and Feng Xueqing finally ran out of strength, sent flying by Yang Lingchen. At this moment, Yang Lingchen also stopped his attack, flying forward to catch Feng Xueqing and pull her into his embrace. Feng Xueqing also ceased her attacks, and the two held each other tightly, neither speaking. Everyone below the arena was stunned. What was happening? After a long while. “You scoundrel, how long do you plan to hold me?” Feng Xueqing playfully chided. “I want to hold you forever, until the end of time, until the stars crumble,” Yang Lingchen said, gazing deeply at Feng Xueqing with his melancholic eyes. “You rogue, you don’t think such an old trick will win me over, do you?” Feng Xueqing’s lips curved upwards. “Ahem… well, little tigress, according to our agreement, you’re my woman now, so it should be alright if I hold you a bit longer, right?” Yang Lingchen said sheepishly. “Then do you like me?” Feng Xueqing blinked. “Of course!” Yang Lingchen replied. “Then what do you like about me?” Feng Xueqing asked curiously. “You’re beautiful, you have a great figure, you’re adorable, you have a strong personality, and your talent is exceptional. I like all of these things,” Yang Lingchen said with a smile. “You scoundrel, you big pervert,” Feng Xueqing playfully scolded. “Then what do you think of me?” Yang Lingchen asked with a smile. “Aside from being handsome and talented, you don’t seem to have many other优点,” Feng Xueqing mused. “Then do you like that?” Yang Lingchen asked seriously. “Yes, I do! Those two points are exactly what I like, and neither can be missing, because I’m also a sucker for good looks,” Feng Xueqing chuckled sweetly. Just then, Grand Elder Yi Yuanyang approached. Yang Lingchen and Feng Xueqing quickly separated. Yi Yuanyang then announced the final results of the competition. Yang Lingchen took first place, Feng Xueqing second, and Chen Jun third. The top three in this competition would all receive the opportunity to enter the Inner Sect early. Normally, to enter the Inner Sect, one needed to have a Profound Comprehension Realm cultivation or be taken as a disciple by an Inner Sect Elder. “Congratulations on becoming Inner Sect disciples of the Heavenly Origin Palace. Now, follow me to the Inner Sect for registration!” Yi Yuanyang said with a smile. Finally entering the Inner Sect, Yang Lingchen couldn’t help but feel a surge of joy. Because in the Heavenly Origin Palace, once one entered the Inner Sect, it meant truly becoming a disciple of the Heavenly Origin Palace. Under Yi Yuanyang’s lead, the two passed through several mountain peaks and arrived at the Heavenly Origin Palace’s Assessment Hall. The Assessment Hall was where disciples underwent promotion assessments. However, since Yang Lingchen and Feng Xueqing were the first and second place winners of the competition, they were exempt from the assessment and could register directly.