Soul Emperor Awakening

The brief clash between Lin Xuan and Zhao Fei gave a glimpse of Lin Xuan’s strength, leaving the nearby Liang Renlong quite surprised. Lin Xuan’s ability to react so quickly was completely unexpected.

Zhao Fei, on the other hand, was about to explode with rage. How could he, her fiancé, not be furious when she had rejected him and sided with Lin Xuan in front of so many people? Especially now that Lin Xuan had successfully blocked his palm strike; he had lost too much face to let the matter drop.

The root of Zhao Fei’s fiery temper was his deep infatuation with Zi Yi. She had talent, status, and beauty—she had it all. They were a perfect match in terms of social standing.

Zi Yi rarely associated with other men. So, how could Zhao Fei not be enraged upon suddenly seeing another man by her side? At the banquet, everyone had been surprised when they saw Zi Yi arrive with a man; they all knew that, given her personality, she would never casually bring a man with her.

If she did, it meant the man was someone she trusted. As the saying goes, proximity breeds intimacy. Even if Zi Yi didn’t have strong feelings for him now, that could change in the future.

That was why Zhao Fei’s anger flared the moment he saw Lin Xuan.

"Zhao Fei, what do you think you’re doing?!" Zi Yi stepped in to block him, shouting, "I’m warning you, if you keep this up, you can forget about ever seeing me again!" Her face was like ice. The faint smile she had been wearing was gone, replaced by provoked fury.

The surrounding guards looked on helplessly. Both parties were important figures in the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion; they couldn’t intervene on either side.

Seeing Zi Yi step in to protect another man, Zhao Fei’s anger burned even hotter. Anyone would be furious in his position.

"Zi Yi, are you really going to protect this man?" Zhao Fei’s voice was cold.

"Zhao Fei, I don’t know what’s going on in your head, but Young Master Lin is my honored guest. Insulting him is the same as insulting me. You need to understand that!" Zi Yi didn’t back down, her tone remaining just as cold.

"Fine! Fine!" Zhao Fei pointed at Lin Xuan and said coldly, "You gave him this spot because you’re impressed by his supposed talent, didn’t you? If that’s the case, I’ll compete with him. If I last longer in the Godslaying Array and kill more Illusions than he does, then he has to disappear from my sight forever, and you will stay by my side! How about that?"

This demand was incredibly rude and entirely one-sided, showing no consideration for the feelings of either Lin Xuan or Zi Yi.

Before Zi Yi could speak, Lin Xuan stepped in front of her. He looked at Zhao Fei and said indifferently, "While I don’t mind a challenge, the way you view Miss Zi Yi and the decision you’ve just made is frankly disgusting..."

He then pointed to his own head and continued, "I’m starting to suspect there’s something wrong with your brain. Miss Zi Yi and I are just friends. For you to misunderstand her so completely and make a decision like that... I can only conclude there’s something wrong with you. A woman is not a piece of property. Miss Zi Yi is capable of making her own decisions and needs her own space. Your excessive interference, isn’t that a bit... abnormal?"

’The proper way would have been to show some courtesy. There was nothing between me and Zi Yi to begin with. Misunderstanding people like this will only cause a woman’s opinion of him to plummet.’

An even deeper look of disgust flashed in Zi Yi’s eyes. Whatever favorable impression she might have had of him was now utterly gone.

At this, Zhao Fei’s fury intensified. He roared without hesitation, "I am her fiancé! There’s no such thing as ’excessive interference’! This is an arrangement made by our parents, something she is supposed to obey! Who the hell do you think you are to butt in? So what if you’re a Core Disciple of Qingcheng Mansion? I can still have you eliminated, believe it or not!"

Lin Xuan didn’t know Zhao Fei’s exact status, but from his tone, it was clear he held a high position in the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion—or more accurately, his parents did.

It was simply a clash between two powerful parties. If Zi Yi weren’t strong, or if her backing weren’t powerful enough, she would have no choice but to submit, rather than daring to defy him. Only equals had the power to push back.

Lin Xuan sneered. "Just for saying that, I can tell you’re not worthy of Miss Zi Yi! You want to compete? Fine. If I lose, I will never appear before you again. But do not use Miss Zi Yi’s freedom as your wager!"

"Got some backbone, do you?" Zhao Fei sneered. "The rumors say you’re a tough nut to crack. Fifth-class talent, a Fourth Grade Pattern Master, and strong Willpower... You really think you’re some peerless genius? In my eyes, you’re nothing!"

"I’ve told you before, I have never acknowledged you as my fiancé!" Zi Yi’s voice was filled with revulsion. "The more you do this, the more you disgust me!"

"Even your parents have agreed to it, so why won’t you accept?" Zhao Fei’s tone suddenly turned gentle. "Zi Yi, haven’t I treated you well? Anything you desire, I can give it to you!"

"I’d rather earn things myself than rely on others!" Zi Yi flatly refused, then turned to Lin Xuan. "Young Master Lin, you don’t have to accept his challenge. This has nothing to do with you."

"I’ve already given my word, and I won’t take it back," Lin Xuan said, staring at Zhao Fei with a cold smile. "I don’t know how strong you are, but you’re not the first person to talk to me like that. There have been nine others, if not ten. And every single one of them ended up utterly defeated and humiliated!"

"Anyone who lost to you must be trash. How dare you compare me to them?" Zhao Fei pointed a finger at him. "I’ll see you in the Godslaying Array. And Zi Yi, I’ll make you watch his miserable defeat. I hope you learn to never associate with people like him again!"

With that, he turned and stalked over to the nearby Godslaying Array to wait for Lin Xuan.

"Young Master Lin, why did you agree to that?!" Zi Yi said. "He’s been through the Godslaying Array many times, and his talent is extremely high. It’ll be very difficult for you to get the upper hand..."

"Does Miss Zi Yi have no confidence in me?" Lin Xuan asked in return.

Zi Yi froze for a moment before finally nodding. "In this particular area, Zhao Fei is... exceptionally strong. Of course, I’m not saying you’re weak, Young Master Lin. It’s just that... give it a year or two, and you’ll definitely be able to surpass him!"

"It seems Miss Zi Yi really has no confidence in me..." Lin Xuan shook his head. "I don’t need a year or two. I can surpass him right now!"

Lin Xuan turned and walked toward the Godslaying Array, leaving Zi Yi with the image of his retreating back—an image that, at that moment, seemed impossibly tall and brimming with confidence.

He had never experienced the Godslaying Array, but that didn’t mean he would lose. As long as it wasn’t a direct physical duel, he could rely on the Soul Pearl to carve a path to victory.

’Eliminate me? Plenty of people have said that before...’

Lin Xuan’s gaze turned frigid. Zhao Fei’s words had thoroughly pissed him off. ’So what if he’s a genius from the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion? I’ll still put him in his place. I’m no pushover.’

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