After being jilted by the saintess at the beginning, why is she crying?

Early the next morning, Lin Fengmian left Qingzhu Mountain and headed to Qingzhu City.

This time, the duel was not held in the family's training grounds.

Instead, they chose the bustling central square of Qingzhu City.

Lin Fengmian naturally knew what the other party was thinking.

Lin Yuanhao and his son wanted to kill him in front of everyone so as to promote Lin Fengchen's fame and consolidate their rule in the Lin family.

Thinking of this, Lin Fengmian couldn't help but sneer.

They really think they can have it all figured out!

If you embarrass yourself in front of everyone, you won't be able to blame yourself!

...

The central square of Qingzhu City was already packed with people.

The surrounding teahouses and taverns, wherever there was a view of the square, were completely occupied.

The news had already spread throughout the surrounding area as early as yesterday.

Lin Fengmian, the young master of the Lin family, has returned and is determined to fight Lin Fengchen, the son of the current family head, on the life-or-death stage!

For independent cultivators and cultivators from small families, how could they possibly miss such a lively event?

As dawn broke, the area around the arena of life and death was already crowded with people.

The independent cultivators gathered in twos and threes, whispering and discussing amongst themselves.

"Have you heard? That Lin Fengmian is the good-for-nothing who was kicked out of the Lin family back then, a five-elemental-root!"

"Five spiritual roots? Isn't that the worst of the worst? Does he dare to come back and fight Lin Fengchen?"

"Heh heh, who knows? I heard Lin Fengchen is now at the twelfth level of Qi Refining, only one step away from Foundation Establishment! Isn't Lin Fengmian just courting death by coming back?"

"That's not necessarily true. I heard that Lin Fengmian has now joined the Hehuan Sect, and he might have some kind of extraordinary encounter..."

"The Joyous Union Sect? Isn't that just about using people as furnaces for others? What real skills could they possibly have?"

Amid the discussions, members of the Lin family began to arrive one after another.

The Lin family members surrounded Lin Yuanhao, occupying the best viewing spot on one side of the life-and-death arena.

Lin Yuanhao sat upright in the armchair, his face cold and gloomy.

Meanwhile, the Liu family members arrived on the other side.

Liu Cungao stood with his hands behind his back, his face calm and expressionless.

Behind him, Liu Yiyi, dressed in red, stood out conspicuously.

The red dress was well-tailored, highlighting her shapely figure.

The skirt was embroidered with exquisite cloud patterns, which accentuated her slender waist.

Her hair was styled in a high bun, with a gold hairpin inserted diagonally, and a floral decoration on her forehead. Her makeup was exquisite and impeccable.

Today, she looks as beautiful as a bride about to get married.

Many male cultivators around her were drawn to her, glancing at her frequently.

Feeling the gazes upon her, Liu Yiyi felt a surge of pride, yet maintained a perfectly balanced air of reserve and shyness.

She looked up at the arena of life and death, her gaze searching for something in the crowd.

Lin Fengchen... that idiot, can he win today?

She quickly made a decision in her mind.

If Lin Fengchen wins, she will naturally marry him, even though he's a bit stupid.

But after all, he is Lin Yuanhao's only son, and inheriting the Lin family in the future would be a good outcome.

If Lin Fengmian wins...

Liu Yiyi's lips curled up slightly.

That would be even better.

Lin Fengmian now has two Holy Maidens protecting him and has joined the Joyful Union Sect; his future is limitless. Moreover, his face and his aura are many times better than Lin Fengchen's.

If I could become his legal wife, I could be on equal footing with those two saintesses...

Thinking of this, Liu Yiyi felt her heart beat faster.

She raised her hand and gently smoothed the stray hairs at her temples, making sure she looked perfect from every angle.

She carefully chose this red dress for herself.

She wanted Lin Fengmian to notice her at first glance, so that he couldn't help but look at her more than once on stage.

Just as she was feeling smug, a commotion suddenly broke out in the crowd.

"Here he comes! Lin Fengmian is here!"

Liu Yiyi quickly looked up.

The crowd parted automatically to make way, and a figure in a blue robe walked slowly towards them.

The sunlight shone on him, giving him a faint golden hue.

With sword-like eyebrows, bright eyes, a high nose bridge, and slightly pursed thin lips, he appeared so composed that it was as if he were not there for a life-or-death battle, but for an ordinary date.

Her aura and demeanor instantly captivated everyone's attention.

Liu Yiyi felt her heart skip a beat.

This is the man she wants!

However, the smile on her face froze the next moment.

Because Lin Fengmian's gaze swept across the crowd, lingering on her for less than half a second.

He then moved it away as if nothing had happened.

His eyes were completely expressionless.

Liu Yiyi bit her lower lip, a strange anger welling up inside her.

But she quickly suppressed her displeasure.

It's okay.

If he wins later, I'll take the initiative to give him a way out. He'll surely be moved by my gentleness and consideration.

Thinking this, she resumed her dignified and reserved demeanor.

At this moment, Lin Fengmian had already stepped onto the arena of life and death.

He stood with his hands behind his back, his blue robe swaying gently in the wind, his gaze calmly fixed on Lin Fengchen opposite him.

Lin Fengchen also attended the event in formal attire.

Wearing a brocade robe, he waved frequently to the surrounding crowd, a smug smile on his face.

Especially when his gaze swept over the red figure below the stage, he was so excited that his whole body trembled slightly.

Yiyi looks so beautiful today!

That red dress, isn't it the bride's wedding gown?

Lin Fengchen felt his blood boiling, as if he could already see himself and Liu Yiyi getting married.

When the time comes, he will definitely hold her in his arms, walk into the bridal chamber, and cherish her dearly...

However, the moment Lin Fengmian stepped onto the life-or-death arena, everything changed.

All the gazes that were originally fixed on Lin Fengchen turned to the figure in the green robe.

"This is Lin Fengmian? He's quite handsome!"

"Such an aura, truly worthy of a disciple of a celestial sect!"

"Tsk tsk, standing next to Lin Fengchen, it's like comparing heaven and earth..."

Hearing the whispers, Lin Fengchen's face immediately darkened.

"Lin Fengmian! I'll give you one more chance out of consideration for our shared clan!"

He paused, looked around to make sure everyone's attention was on him, before continuing:

"Kneel down and kowtow! Return the spirit sword you stole from me! Then cut off your own arm! And I'll spare you this time!"

As soon as he finished speaking, his aura exploded out!

Qi Refining Level 12!

The spiritual energy surged like a tide, forming a faint aura around him, causing the rogue cultivators near the edge of the platform to involuntarily take a few steps back.

"Hiss—Qi Refining level 12! Only one step away from Foundation Establishment!"

"This Lin Fengchen is truly a prodigy of the Lin family!"

"Lin Fengmian is only at the Qi Refining stage? We're doomed..."

A gasp of surprise immediately erupted from the audience.

Hearing the exclamations, Lin Fengchen smiled smugly.

With a flick of his wrist, a longsword gleaming with a pale golden light appeared in his palm.

The sword is long and narrow with a sharp blade. As soon as it appeared, it exuded a fierce and imposing aura!

A magical artifact!

"This is the golden sword my father gave me!"

Lin Fengchen raised his longsword high, surveyed his surroundings, and spoke in a loud voice.

"A flying sword of the spirit weapon level! Lin Fengmian, what do you think you can use to fight me?!"