The host is Ms. Quin, a well-known expert in the gaming world, with gray hair and a red scarf. He was invited to be the host this time, but he won't be doing any commentary, because... well, you know.
"Okay, champion, it's a rare victory. Can you share your feelings with everyone right now?" Ms. Quin asked excitedly, her dog eyes wide open.
Hayabusa had already switched out of her domineering, golden-eyed mode. She narrowed her eyes and pondered for a moment before saying, "Hmm...very happy?"
A cool breeze blew by, and for some reason, the bustling stadium suddenly became a little quieter.
"...Really? You're happy, aren't you? But we know you're happy! Why is it still a question?" Ms. Quin was at a loss for words. Of course she'd be happy! As the winner, she'd definitely be happy! Why did she have to say it out loud?!
"Hmm?" Falcon tilted her head, her narrowed eyes looking at the kobold, her expression saying, 'Since you already know, why are you asking me?'
"Hahaha." The audience burst into laughter. They had originally wanted to hear some passionate sportsman talk about how all their hard work had been for this moment, and that nothing would be meaningful if they didn't get first place.
Is Ms. Qin's illustrious reputation about to be ruined by this most exhausted champion in history?
"So, champion, as the victor, can you make a wish? Can you tell me what your wish is?"
"Hmm... I haven't decided yet. Ask me again when you do," Junqing said softly, tilting her head and narrowing her eyes. After all, she had already fulfilled her wish for Xiaojing to be her younger brother.
"Is...is that so?" This time, Mr. Qin was internally devastated. "Rua! I'm really surprised. I didn't expect there to be someone in this world more composed than me. I feel so tired. I want to go back to Yuejin."
"Haha, what a disgrace!" The audience laughed heartily at the sight of the kobold's humiliation.
The lively scene took a strange turn.
"Wow!" Qiongqi covered his face in anguish. This was the 'Martial God' champion that Penglai Academy had presented to the entire continent. His reputation as the principal was about to suffer another blow.
"Hahaha." Su Jiu laughed, finding this newly promoted young demon incredibly amusing. In fact, both Mo Mo and Falcon Qing were people she had considered befriending for her disciple Qin Jing. However, she happened to meet Mo Mo at the time, so she went along with it and arranged for Qin Jing to become Mo Mo's sworn siblings.
Unexpectedly, she and Qin Jing are still intersecting now. The nine-tailed fox revealed a delighted wicked smile, and she was also very much looking forward to what would happen next.
The gray-haired kobold, holding the microphone, shouted at the top of his lungs, "Then let's get this party started! Let's celebrate the Martial God Festival!!!"
Although the monsters in the audience didn't quite understand why the atmosphere on stage was fluctuating, they simply decided to celebrate! Celebrate this battle!
"Ooooooo!!!" the gray-haired kobold shouted in unison.
"Oh oh oh..." The audience joined in the shouting, but they felt that their voices weren't loud enough.
"Hey! Lord Martial God! Wake up! Come along too!" the gray-haired kobold roared, his eyes wide.
"Let's party! Oh oh oh...!" Hayabusa shouted in a cute and soft voice, raising her fist high.
"Ooooooooooo!!!" Inside and outside the stadium, both the audience members in the stadium and those watching on the big screen laughed and shouted along with the somewhat strange champion.
The entire arena erupted in cheers as the sole victor of the spectacular battle roared once more!
As the loser, Momo could only jump off the platform, avoid the other trainees and tourists, and enter the underground passage used by the contestants.
This was the first time in her life that she had lost to someone of her generation. Yes, she lost.
As Ya Zi said, she lost, but it really didn't matter?
There was a section of the tunnel without light, pitch black. Momo kept his head down and didn't say anything. He just felt like he had been walking for a very long time. He felt very hot, his whole body was aching, his head was dizzy and painful, something in his throat wanted to vomit, and his legs were so tired that he could hardly take another step forward.
What lies ahead? What awaits her?
Grandpa's angry rebuke, Wangzi's disappointed eyes—would Xiaojing leave her and run into Junqing's arms? What awaits her ahead?
The pitch-black tunnel suddenly became terrifying, as if something in the darkness was mocking her, making her even more afraid to move forward.
"Sister Momo!"
"sister!"
"Senior Momo!"
"Senior!"
Just as Momo stopped in his tracks, shouts came from ahead.
After seeing Momo leave the stage, Qin Jing and the girls didn't linger. They simply walked out of the stadium and went to the underground passage to wait for Momo to come out.
Momo looked at the several dark figures of heads wriggling inside the tunnel, and suddenly felt a surge of strength. He wanted to run towards his companions, but for some reason, he suddenly felt like crying again.
"Haha, how embarrassing! I never thought my younger siblings would see me looking so bad." Momo raised his head and laughed loudly.
"Yeah, you just said before that I've never lost since I was born," Qin Jing said with a mischievous smile.
Qin Jing continued, "But everyone was startled by that last move. If it hadn't been a foul, we might have actually won."
"I think if it really came down to a fight, my older sister would be stronger! After all, she takes winning and losing very seriously," Wang Zi said with a smile, holding Mo Mo's arm.
"What a fantastic duel! I was really getting excited watching it!" Little Seba exclaimed excitedly.
"The cylindrical platform used for the competition has been dismantled," Whale complained.
"As expected, my sister is a real destroyer. Every time she fights, something gets torn down," Qin Jing complained.
"What are you saying, little brother!" Mo Mo said, hooking his arm around Qin Jing's neck in annoyance.
"No... I mean, let's have all-meat dishes tonight, all of which are your favorites, sister. I'll make as much as you can eat!" Qin Jing changed her mind and said.
"Haha, thanks! Little brother! Are you trying to comfort your sister? Don't do that, I'm not that fragile!" Mo Mo rubbed Qin Jing's face vigorously.
"That's right! Big sister's words can't be easily defeated. If it weren't for the competition, even if she couldn't win, she would definitely keep fighting for days and nights without giving up," Wang Zi said confidently.
"Yeah, if that were the case, the stadium would probably have been almost completely demolished by now," Qin Jing complained.
Suddenly, laughter erupted from the tunnel, unrestrained and carefree.
That's what they said, but that night, Momo had an even more astonishing appetite than usual. As if competing with Seba, he piled up a mountain of plates, chewing and swallowing meat and bones alike, as if he wanted to tear the regret in his heart into pieces.
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That night, Mo Mo gritted his teeth and did a handstand at the Wolf God Martial Arts Academy, with more than a dozen gravity rings on his body. This was a training exercise that relied entirely on the body's internal strength without using demonic power. Sweat dripped continuously onto the ground, forming a puddle.
This is nothing short of corporal punishment. If it were before, Momo would never have accepted this kind of training, but the sense of defeat and shame she felt after losing to Shunqing today was something she just couldn't shake off.
She has no choice but to become stronger, strong enough to avoid being in such a passive position, to stop fighting with Falcon and competing in speed, and to find a way to break her momentum.
"Mo Mo, don't let your violent temper flare up. Calm down. Your cultivation is far from enough. Train your body and mind. Don't let anger cloud your judgment, or you'll just be a wild beast with a bit more destructive power." The founder of the Wolf God Martial Arts Academy, an old man who had earned the name of the Wolf God, said from the side, holding a whip.
"How am I supposed to stay calm in this situation, old man!" Momo shouted through gritted teeth. Just maintaining this posture was already a huge effort for her. Angry and irritable, Momo couldn't help but roar, her demonic energy about to explode.
Wolf God lashed Momo's back with his whip. Although it didn't seem to have much force, it broke through the solid muscle defense of Momo's back.
"Waaaaah!!!" Mo Mo cried out in pain, and the demonic energy that had surfaced from his body retreated back into itself.
"Calm down. All you're doing is straining your body. The closer you get to this point, the more spirited you become! Show your backbone," the old man said.
"Patience! Patience!" Momo tried to calm his erratic breathing.
"Very good! Keep up the training for a few months! Let's hold on until dawn tonight," the old man said casually.
"Who can do that?!" Momo roared angrily! Despite her words, she arched her two hands slightly, her fingers gripping the ground tightly to maintain her balance.
One defeat like that is enough! Try your best, feel it with your heart, think it through, and give it your all, no matter what. It's only 1-0 now; the game has only just begun. Next time, she'll definitely turn the score around!
With the first day of the Martial God Festival over, the next step was to enjoy the various activities held throughout the academy on the mountain. Qin Jing and her companions walked up the slope and met at the entrance of the primary school area, ready to explore every part of the academy together.
Early in the morning, Junqing arrived at the entrance of the school's elementary school district to wait for Qin Jing, even though she was actually sleeping by the gate when she saw her.
"Big sister, congratulations on winning!" Qin Jing said to Junqing with a smile.
"It's alright. So, according to the agreement, no one can stop us now. From today onwards, Xiao Jing, you will be my sworn brother!" At this moment, Junqing squinted her eyes as usual and said in a soft and cute voice.
"Tch..." Momo, who was spying from a short distance away, turned his head away unhappily.
Qin Jing looked at the blue-haired girl in front of him. She had a beautiful face and a perfect figure. Although she was strong, she wasn't aggressive. She spoke in a soft and cute voice, and her personality was very compatible with his. Chatting with her made him feel very relaxed. If he could have one, he really wished he had an older sister like her.
However, Qin Jing still gave the answer she had already decided on from the beginning: "Regarding this, I still refuse."
"Eh...why?" Falcon Qing took two steps back, taken aback.
"Sister Momo took good care of me when I first came to this world, and I get along very well with my friends, so I don't want to do anything that would make everyone uncomfortable or displease you. Of course, I still really enjoy chatting with you, and you're always welcome to visit my dorm," Qin Jing said with a smile.
In this world, swearing brotherhood is not a child's play; it's a very serious matter, like the Oath of the Peach Garden.
If Qin Jing suddenly gains this older sister despite Mo Mo's unwillingness, it would be like Guan Yu slaying Yan Liang and Wen Chou for Cao Cao in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, while Liu Bei is on Yuan Shao's side. If a decisive action isn't taken, Qin Jing will end up pleasing neither side.
Moreover, the power dynamics in the demon realm are actually quite complex. It's just that it's not very noticeable right now because we're in the academy, but there are actually many barriers between different groups.
This might explain why Hayabusa would hide on the rooftop of the elementary school to sleep; as a symbol of freedom, she is not entirely free.
So, she actually didn't want to get involved in too many relationships anymore. Qin Jing was already entangled with the Wolf God Martial Arts Academy because of Mo Mo, and if she were to become the sworn brother of the representative figure of the Void Clan, who knows what kind of trouble it would cause.
"Is that so... What a pity." Hayabusa sighed in disappointment.
Fate is an incredible thing. If Qin Jing had met Jun Qing first when she came to school, instead of Mo Mo, Su Jiu would have introduced Qin Jing to Jun Qing.
Then Qin Jing would become Junqing's sworn brother, and they would live together at the academy, going home together after school and returning to the dormitory together. She would take a nap on the sofa while waiting for Qin Jing to cook. Then they would chat happily and enjoy the delicious food together.
After dinner, she could practice her cultivation, while Xiao Jing read a book, and after that...
Oh, and we can soak in the hot springs together, and even sleep in the same room. It feels so good to hold Xiaojing in my arms, I'm sure I'll get a good night's sleep.
"Is that so, is that so?" Junqing slightly opened her golden eyes and looked at the azure sky. The clusters of white clouds were as beautiful as ever today, looking like a very soft bed. Unfortunately, when she got closer, they were just a cloud of mist. At this moment, she probably regretted sleeping in for the first time.
"It's so great that you understand. So, big sister, please get along well with me from now on," Qin Jing said with a smile. She felt that since she hadn't hurt the other person, the outcome was already quite satisfactory.
"Really! Really! I actually think that being siblings is nice, but it would be even better if we could be closer." Hayabusa nodded, agreeing in a soft and cute way. Although they couldn't be siblings, they could definitely be friends.
"Mm." Qin Jing nodded.
"Really! So when are you planning to marry me, Xiao Jing? I know that humans can get married at sixteen or eighteen, right?" Junqing asked in confusion.
"Huh?" Qin Jing was stunned for a moment. This topic seemed to be developing in a bit wrong.
"Wait! Wait! What's going on? Didn't we agree not to be siblings anymore?" Momo ran out and said.
"Senior Momo! This bird is an unprecedented enemy!" Whale shouted warily.
"Didn't we agree that once you lose, you're not allowed to stop us anymore, Wolf God Momo!" Falcon Qing opened her golden eyes and said to the girls who were running over.
"My agreement was just not to stop you from being Xiaojing's older sister! And what are you planning to do to an elementary school student?!" Momo asked frantically.
“I think when race isn’t an issue, age doesn’t matter at all. Right?” Junqing asked Qin Jing with a smile.
"Big sister, are you mistaken... ugh." Qin Jing wanted to explain, but the blue-haired girl covered her mouth with her index finger.
"Yes, after all, we still have to wait a few years, so we can't be too hasty." Junqing put her slender fingers to her lips, leaned down and kissed the wide-eyed boy on the forehead, marking it as a mark.
"Hmm, Xiao Jing, I look forward to you growing up quickly." Junqing gazed affectionately at Qin Jing's face with her golden eyes and said with a soft laugh.
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The girl with long blue hair stared intently at Qin Jing's face with her aggressive golden eyes, her affection for her unmistakable, though her domineering gaze was somewhat intimidating.
"Haha." Qin Jing touched her forehead, which was still warm. She felt her face was burning and didn't know whether to look at her older sister or turn her head away.
At this moment, Falcon narrowed its eyes and returned to its usual state that made Qin Jing feel relaxed and at ease.
"Then I'll head back now. I'll come find you again this afternoon, Xiaojing. You have to treat me to your cooking today," Junqing said with a smile.
"Okay, I understand, big sister," Qin Jing replied.
"Xiao Jing! Just call me Qing." The blue-haired girl put her index finger to her lips and blinked as she spoke.
Watching the figure fly into the sky and disappear.
"Tch, it's just a kiss on the forehead! It's no threat at all," the whale said calmly.
“Exactly! My contract ritual was much more intimate than this!” Momo and Wangzi said, equally unconvinced.
"..." Qin Jing blushed and remained stunned for a long time.
"Little brother!" Momo exclaimed in surprise.
"What's going on, Xiao Jing!" Whale was also astonished.
"Woof! Snap out of it, Xiao Jing!" Wang Zi rushed over and pulled at Qin Jing, shouting.
"This is the first time I've seen Xiaojing like this," Seba said in surprise.
She is neither vulgar nor lacking in intimacy; she is independent and powerful yet usually soft and cute, gentle yet adorable. Compared to overly direct ways of getting along, Junqing's approach seems to have struck a chord with Qin Jing.
This way of getting along, with a comfortable distance, mutual understanding, being close when it's appropriate, and free when it's time to be free—maybe this is Qin Jing's deepest ideal partner.
"What's wrong with you all?" Qin Jing asked curiously, looking at the girls with their various expressions.
"Xiao Jing...you didn't just fall for her like this, did you?" Whale asked nervously first.
"How could that be!" Qin Jing shook her head.
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