During the upcoming sect competition.
The number of cultivators responsible for maintaining order further increased, and within the ten sects, people kept disappearing one after another.
This was likely a gradual investigation being carried out by the human race's higher-ups.
Around Cangyuan Sect, the defensive strength reached its peak.
Void Refinement Realm elders and Tribulation Passage Realm ancestors were all dispatched, guarding the Cangyuan Sect like an iron barrel.
Such a response was already very cautious.
All the cutting-edge combat power of the human race was assembled, which was the best response the human race could make.
Li Shuang felt a slight relief seeing this situation.
At least, what she said had been heard by the human race's higher-ups.
This way, even if there were any unexpected moves from the demonic path, they could react immediately.
The first few days of the sect competition were still the round-robin matches for the young disciples.
The human race's higher-ups did not want the incident with Ye Zhaozhao to cause too much panic, at least, they did not want the young disciples to fall into panic.
Most young disciples believed that the matter had been completely resolved and happily threw themselves into the subsequent sect competition.
In their eyes.
So many elders, and the legendary Tribulation Passage Realm powerhouses, were all gathered at Cangyuan Sect.
With such combat power, how could the demonic path and demon race dare to cause trouble at this time?
Soon it was the third day.
On this day.
Jiang Rongyi drew Cangyuan Sect.
"Finally drew Cangyuan Sect," Luo Mingyue chuckled. "Xiao Shuang! Beating Yan Fan is today!"
It was one thing for Luo Mingyue to say so.
Even a disciple from Guiyi Sect next door ran over and waved a small fist at her.
"Fellow Daoist Li! Go for it! You must defeat Yan Fan."
Once this disciple started, disciples from other sects gathered around, and the theme was surprisingly all about hoping Li Shuang could defeat Yan Fan.
Li Shuang was momentarily amused and exasperated.
She had been in seclusion for the past few years, how arrogant had Yan Fan been that now everyone was looking forward to her beating him up!
Yan Fan looked at this grand scene and was also a little depressed.
What did he do?
It was just that the sect helped him promote a little.
As for himself, didn't he just subtly suggest to the talented disciples of a few sects that he was willing to take them in as subordinates?
What was wrong with that?
He had good intentions!
"Senior Brother Yan, go for it." Only the disciples of Cangyuan Sect genuinely cheered for Yan Fan.
Yan Fan's expression improved slightly, he nodded, and then looked at Li Shuang's direction with a complicated expression.
Originally.
His master had always told him that as long as he kept progressing, he would surely be the number one master in the Southern Lan Continent in the future.
In the past two days.
His master's tone suddenly changed, constantly saying something like, failure was not a big deal, learning to accept failure was the true starting point of life, and so on!
His master didn't say it explicitly.
But wasn't the meaning of these words clear enough?
His master felt that he was going to lose!
And the person in his master's eyes who could defeat him was probably Li Shuang!
Yan Fan's hand clenched slightly into a fist.
Li Shuang!
He admitted.
After three years of not seeing her, Li Shuang's progress was also beyond his imagination.
However.
Before even fighting, his master said he was going to lose!
Yan Fan was unconvinced!
Yan Fan took a deep breath and walked directly towards Li Shuang.
When others saw Yan Fan approaching, they all moved aside as if nothing had happened, as if it wasn't them who had just instigated Li Shuang to beat up Yan Fan.
Yan Fan was also gritting his teeth for a moment.
These rascals, they really wanted to see him get beaten!
Yan Fan looked seriously at Li Shuang: "I know you are strong. But I will not lose."
Li Shuang said in a tone as if coaxing a child: "Alright, alright, I believe you."
Yan Fan was a little depressed: "You're too perfunctory with your belief!"
Li Shuang immediately said seriously: "I believe you!"
Yan Fan: "..."
He paused and said: "No matter what, I hope we can have a fair fight! Whatever the outcome, I can accept it. I will be the first one to fight in this battle!"
Li Shuang could only nod: "Me too."
Yan Fan left contentedly.
As soon as he left, people from other sects gathered around again, all trying to cheer Li Shuang on.
Yan Fan: "..."
So infuriating!
The competition between Cangyuan Sect and Sword Sect officially commenced, and as agreed, Yan Fan and Li Shuang were the first to go on stage from their respective sects.
Other sects also had their own matches, but this time, apart from the central ring where Cangyuan Sect faced Sword Sect, almost all other rings were empty. These young disciples who liked to watch the fun didn't even watch their own matches, flocking to the central ring.
Not to mention them.
Even the young disciples currently competing were somewhat absent-minded.
Could they finish their matches quickly and go watch the fun?
"Li Shuang! Go for it!" Luo Mingyue shouted loudly.
Disciples from various sects nearby also joined in the fun: "Li Shuang, go for it!"
"Senior Brother Yan Fan! Go for it!" Cangyuan Sect disciples shouted.
There was a moment of silence, then Cangyuan Sect disciples continued to shout loudly.
Yan Fan's face turned dark!
These people, they truly didn't want to see him succeed!
Li Shuang couldn't help but smile: "Yan Fan, I'm very curious, what exactly have you been doing these past few years?"
Fearing she would seem too arrogant, Li Shuang had been cultivating in seclusion in the sect. She wasn't good at socializing and didn't have much rapport with disciples from other sects.
But because everyone wanted to defeat Yan Fan, she inexplicably gained the support of most people, and her popularity soared for a while.
Yan Fan was silent for a moment, the sword in his hand suddenly blazing with fire: "Less nonsense! Li Shuang, come and fight!"
The tip of Yan Fan's sword ignited with golden flames, and his sword domain instantly expanded, the scorching heat sweeping across the entire arena!
His eyes burned with fighting spirit: "Sword name: Burning Heavens! Please enlighten me!"
"As expected of Senior Brother Yan Fan! The power of this move is definitely late-stage Deity Transformation!"
"Senior Sister Li Shuang's only previous move in battle was against Ye Zhaozhao. In that battle, she completely crushed her. It was impossible to tell her true strength!"
"Senior Brother Yan Fan should be able to force out her full strength."
Everyone discussed with smiles.
Unlike the hostile atmosphere between the two sects when Li Shuang and Ye Zhaozhao fought before.
This time.
Everyone was more just watching for fun.
Who won or lost didn't matter, what they wanted to see was an exciting match!
The moment the monstrous flames swept over, Li Shuang's lips curved slightly.
Black Abyss Sword trembled lightly, and her ice and frost sword domain spread out silently.
The two had not officially clashed yet, but their sword domains had already begun a confrontation.
The instant ice and fire met, the enormous flames were instantly frozen in place by the frost, forming a giant ice sculpture.
The next moment.
The flames dissipated, leaving only wisps of water vapor in the air.
"Sword name Black Abyss, please enlighten me." Li Shuang smiled faintly.
Yan Fan's current cultivation was late-stage Deity Transformation.
Li Shuang had actually reached the peak of Deity Transformation.
But she didn't want to bully Yan Fan, so the cultivation she displayed was only late-stage Deity Transformation.
In this battle.
If Li Shuang used her divine soul techniques, or her second sword of the Heartless Sword Dao, Yan Fan would be instantly defeated.
However, Yan Fan, despite being a bit arrogant and fond of projecting an overbearing aura.
He had always been without ill intent.
Li Shuang also didn't want to strike him too hard.
She would just go along with Yan Fan's performance, and in the end, have a close victory as the script.