Stop pretending, the seemingly useless junior sister is the real boss.

As the familiar scene unfolded on stage, the crowd below fell silent, and the noisy discussions abruptly ceased.

The air seemed to freeze instantly, and everyone's eyes fell on Bai Xiaobai.

A moment later, a series of gasps rose and fell.

"She won? Bai Xiaobai... she actually beat Mu Yu."

"A Qi Refining Realm cultivator defeated a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator?"

"Mu Yu not only lost, but he lost miserably! My God, what happened? Wasn't he the strongest among all the participating disciples?"

"Bai Xiaobai...was she deliberately feigning weakness all along? Was she trying to catch him off guard and deliver a fatal blow?"

"So, the winner of this year's sect competition is once again Xiaoyao Peak?"

"..."

Zhou Li, standing in the stands, was deathly pale. His pupils contracted sharply, and his fists clenched unconsciously. His mind went completely blank as he stared blankly at the unbelievable scene unfolding on the stage.

So, the disciple he personally taught actually lost to that good-for-nothing Bai Xiaobai?

Compared to Zhou Li's disbelief, the other powerful figures from various sects in the stands offered their congratulations to Li Qingshan and Shen Ji.

"Xiaoyao Peak truly lives up to its reputation. Congratulations, Sect Leader Li and Peak Leader Shen!"

"This Bai Xiaobai, a mere Qi Refining Realm cultivator, not only defeated Mu Yu across realms, but did so with such ease. It's truly remarkable. It seems the rumors are indeed unreliable."

"Our sects have all gained a lot from this small sect competition. We should hold more of these kinds of competitions and exchanges in the future. Not only can they strengthen communication between sects, but they can also allow disciples from different sects to learn from each other. Such competitions are worth promoting."

"Yes, although there is only one winner in this sect competition, the competition itself is a great encouragement to the other participating disciples. Moreover, through this competition, some disciples who were stuck at the twelfth level of Qi Refining and had not been able to establish their foundation for a long time have broken through their shackles and successfully established their foundation. So it is a good thing for both the sect and the participating disciples."

"Sect Leader Li, we apologize for the inconvenience caused during your visit to your sect. Thank you for your hard work."

Surrounded by well-wishes and congratulations, Li Qingshan's face was practically beaming with joy.

"Thank you all for your support. The smooth running of this sect competition is all thanks to your unwavering support. My Qingxiao Sect will never forget this kindness. Now that the outcome is decided, shouldn't the promise Bai Xiaobai made to Mu Yu be fulfilled?"

Upon hearing this, everyone's gaze fell upon Zhou Li, whose face was extremely pale.

Zhou Li never expected things to turn out this way.

According to the previous plan, the disciples of their Liuyue Sect should have been the ones to shine in this competition.

But in the end, they not only lost, but they lost so badly.

According to the task given to them by that person, they not only had to win this time, but also had to use this sect competition to attract more small sects to join them.

However, not only did they fail to complete the plan that person had given them to win over other sects, they also lost a demonic cultivator that person had sent.

To make matters worse, that traitor Mu Yu also lost the sect's most prized treasure and a million spirit stones.

Putting aside the million spirit stones, let's just talk about the sect's most prized treasure. If it were really given to Bai Xiaobai, how could the Liuyue Sect maintain its foothold in the Tianyan Continent?

Therefore, the family's most treasured artifact must absolutely not be given away.

Seeing that Zhou Li did not answer for a long time, Hua Buyu scoffed coldly.

"What, are you trying to renege on your debt?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Li's eyes blazed with fury, and the veins on his forehead throbbed.

But the situation before him left him helpless.

He had a lot of anger stuck in his chest with nowhere to vent it, and his face turned pale and then black.

Seeing Zhou Li's discomfiture, Shen Ji smiled faintly, his expression as gentle and refined as ever, but a hint of mockery lurked in his eyes.

Although his tone was as calm as casual conversation, every word struck Zhou Li's sore spot.

"Sect Leader Hua, you are mistaken. The Flowing Moon Sect is a major sect, how could it renege on its promise? Besides, when Mu Yu made the oath, Sect Leader Zhou was also present and tacitly agreed to the conditions proposed in the oath. It seems that there are too many treasures flowing into the Flowing Moon Sect over the years, so Sect Leader Zhou can't remember which one is their sect's most treasured item."

"What Peak Master Shen said makes a lot of sense. I heard that the first thing those small sects that try to curry favor with the Flowing Moon Sect do is to offer up all their treasures to the Flowing Moon Sect. Tsk tsk tsk, back then the Flowing Moon Sect was just an insignificant little sect, but in just a hundred years it has developed into what it is today. Sect Master Zhou's methods are indeed amazing."

Hua Buyu gently waved her feather fan, her eyes slightly upturned, her gaze alluring and captivating.

She and Shen Ji worked together in a coordinated manner, which enraged Zhou Li, whose schemes had all failed. He was so angry that he wanted to tear the two of them to pieces.

But in front of a group of powerful sect members, he could only suppress his anger.

He suppressed his anger and squeezed out each word through gritted teeth.

"I am merely the acting sect leader of the Liuyue Sect. Our sect leader is still in seclusion. Therefore, the conditions that Mu Yu proposed to Bai Xiaobai during their oath will need to be decided after our sect leader finishes his seclusion."

Zhou Li's refusal was within Shen Ji's expectations.

He shook his head regretfully. "Oh dear, what should I do? My little Bai is not only a disciple of my Xiaoyao Peak, but also the most beloved little princess in the Spirit Realm. If the Spirit Lord and his wife find out that she has been wronged in the Qingxiao Sect, they will definitely come to ask for an explanation. So, I will have no choice but to tell the truth. Given how much the Spirit Lord and his wife dote on their daughter, they will definitely go to the Liuyue Sect to demand the money back. They are both experts in the Nascent Soul stage, and I can't stop them. I will have no choice but to take them with me to the Liuyue Sect to demand the money back."

"You...you...you...Shen Ji, don't threaten me with the Spirit Lord and his wife. My Liuyue Sect is not to be trifled with."

Zhou Li's face showed barely suppressed rage, but also a hint of sinister fear.

The Spirit Lord and his wife are both experts at the Nascent Soul stage; their Flowing Moon Sect really can't defeat them.

Even if that person's cultivation is unfathomable, he certainly wouldn't step forward for the sake of the Liuyue Sect.

Damn it, that damned Shen Ji, that vicious man.

He was threatening himself with the Spirit Lord and his wife.

Zhou Li gritted his teeth so hard they almost broke, but given the current situation, he probably had no choice but to give up the million spirit stones and the sect's most treasured artifact.

His fists clenched unconsciously, his anger turning into a cruel laugh, his tone filled with venomous hatred.

"Okay, I'll accept the loss."

He had barely finished speaking when he heard the girl's clear, crisp voice reach his ears.

"Why does it seem a bit forced for Sect Leader Zhou to accept defeat? By the way, Sect Leader Zhou, Mu Yu's bone whip is quite nice; how about giving it to me?"