After infiltrating the main characters' group, I became the most beautiful woman in the world.

In today's martial arts world, martial arts reign supreme.

Whoever has the greatest strength has the most say.

Leaving aside the various large and small aristocratic families, the five major sects are now widely recognized in the martial arts world. The Lou family, which controls Luofu Water Pavilion, is both an aristocratic family and a sect.

The disciples of the five major sects, when the martial arts tournament is held, do not have to sit with those smaller sects. They usually do not participate until the third or fourth day.

Although Lou Xianyue was renowned, many people were seeing this young master of the Lou family for the first time, so almost everyone's attention was focused on the dueling platform where he was.

Everyone's face carried a hint of inquiry and curiosity.

No one expected that the young master of the Lou family would be eliminated on the very first day.

Just as Su Ning and the others were about to leave, they heard this news and stopped in their hurry. Yue Zijin, however, muttered with disdain, "What a show-off."

Su Ning lowered her eyes and finally found the most conspicuous figure on several dueling platforms.

Lou Xianyue seemed to sense something as well, and she raised her eyes slightly, her gaze passing over the surging crowd and landing directly on the figure in the stands.

In the instant their eyes met, Su Ning seemed to see a faint smile playing on his lips.

Then he shifted his gaze to Yue Zijin and Pei Yunlian, but his eyes were no longer as gentle as before. His eyes were slightly upturned, revealing undisguised contempt and disdain.

"Hey, this guy," Yue Zijin rolled up his sleeves, "was he just provoking us? Ice-cold face, you can tolerate that?"

Lou Xianyue's gaze had long been fixed on his opponent, and his earlier disdain had only ignited Yue Zijin's anger.

"Calm down, let's take a look at his moves first." Pei Yunlian reached out and gently stopped him, then turned her attention to the dueling platform below.

Lou Xianyue was dressed in crimson again today. The fabric was the finest silk, which shimmered with dark gold cloud patterns in the sunlight. A jade belt was tied around her waist, and a mutton-fat jade pendant hung from it.

He looked at his opponent with a calm expression, showing no disdain for the man's martial arts skills or status.

On the contrary, he followed the rules meticulously, first introducing himself: "Luofu Waterside Pavilion—Lou Xianyue, may I ask your name?"

The person opposite him, however, did not share his calm demeanor.

Upon learning that his opponent was Lou Xianyue, the man was completely dumbfounded. The boy in front of him was clearly not old, and could even be said to be a little younger than him.

However, the opponent's calm and composed attitude was intimidating to him, not to mention that almost everyone in the surrounding stands was focused on their match.

The pressure is immense.

"Song, Songfeng School—Wang Sheng, pays his respects to Your Excellency," the man stammered.

Wang Sheng had a long face and could barely hold his sword. He cursed himself for being so unlucky today, having to run into Lou Xianyue.

Although he had never heard of the other party's moves or martial arts, the great reputation of Luofu Water Pavilion was like a mountain pressing down on Wang Sheng's head, and he almost had the idea of ​​retreating without a fight.

Lou Xianyue saw through his thoughts, but didn't give him the chance.

He didn't even use his weapon.

"His weapon was a fan. That was the first time I met him, and he injured my face with a fan," Yue Zijin said indignantly.

"Using a fan as a weapon, this is the first time I've ever seen it," Pei Yunlian pondered.

"What's so strange about that? If you went to the Sword Pavilion of my Sword Forging Manor, you'd see all sorts of weapons inside," Tang Xi said calmly, taking a sip of tea.

"Then why name it Hidden Sword Pavilion?" Su Ning asked.

Looking at Su Ning's innocent appearance, Tang Xi really wanted to gently rub her cheeks if the other woman weren't wearing a veil. Suppressing her urge, she coughed lightly:

"Naturally, this is because swords are still the mainstream weapon at present, and most of the martial arts manuals of various schools are sword manuals."

"If an ordinary person doesn't want to learn swordsmanship, they can learn saber; these two are the most common."

"As for other things, like guns, sticks, or my whip, or Senior Brother Song's flute, not to mention that these techniques are already rare on the market."

"Even if they existed, they would cost a fortune to acquire."

"Most of these are monopolized by powerful families or sects."

Su Ning nodded, indicating that she understood.

As for the competition offstage—

When Wang Sheng lay on the dueling platform gazing at the sky, his mind was still a complete mess.

Even though I know I'm no match for him, being defeated in one move, without even using a weapon, is incredibly humiliating.

Even though he was just a stepping stone for the other party, Wang Sheng still couldn't help but feel upset.

Why did he have to be the first one?

Even the second one is better than the first one!

The surrounding noise almost drowned him out, and everyone's eyes were fixed on the red-clad youth on the field.

A chorus of gasps and exclamations erupted from all around:

"Is this the strength of the young master of the Lou family? Truly from a great family, terrifying indeed."

"Yes, he knocked that guy down in just one move; I didn't even see his move."

"By the way, what's his weapon? I really want to know!!"

"Ahhh! Young Master Lou, I want to have your babies!!"

Aside from the murmurs below the stage, many leaders of major families and sects on the stage nodded, their eyes filled with admiration and appreciation for the man.

"This young man possesses such inner strength at such a young age; his future potential is limitless."

"He doesn't resemble Yue Chuyang at all; instead, he has quite the air of the Jade-Faced Sword Immortal from back then."

Pei Yunlian had already judged when the opponent made his move: "His moves are swift and clean, his temperament is calm, and his internal strength is extraordinary. This person is indeed quite capable."

Yue Zijin pouted. "Ice-faced guy, why are you still siding with him?"

"I'm not taking his side, I'm just telling the truth." Pei Yunlian's face remained expressionless.

Seeing Yue Zijin's long face, Su Ning casually said, "You've never seriously practiced martial arts before, didn't Uncle Tang introduce you to a teacher?"

"I believe in Zijin. After you become his disciple, your martial arts skills will definitely be no worse than his."

After all, he was a man of destiny. The original author gave him a good physique, and in just one year he was able to become a leader among the younger generation.

"Su Su's words are still the most agreeable to me. But you haven't seen that Mr. Duan Shui. He's a real old rascal, and a particularly detestable one at that."

Su Ning's words successfully made Yue Zijin beam with joy, and then he began to complain about Mr. Duan Shui.

As they were talking, Lou Xianyue drew lots again to take on the challenge.

There was nothing he could do; he was supposed to be the one guarding the arena, but after what had just happened, no one wanted to go to his fighting platform.

The only option is to draw lots again to challenge.

Those he selected were invariably defeated in a single move, and none of them had even drawn their weapons.

Many people complained indignantly, "He comes from a powerful family, why is he picking on us small sects?"

"Isn't this kind of competition unfair to us?"

"This young master's words are quite inappropriate. He merely left the competition earlier, which only brought forward your elimination time. Does that mean you won't compete against him when you encounter him later?"

A soft and ethereal female voice rang out, sounding as if she were puzzled or confused.