Chapter 753: Stomp Down Hard
With Yu Yuanbai's entrance, Feng Nan's face on the arena turned even uglier.
However, facing Yu Yuanbai, he still had some confidence, having recently increased his strength by a notch, it was just Ruan Yulong, he was somewhat uncertain about.
"Miss, Yu Yuanbai is here, this guy is truly infatuated with you!" the maid at the side teased.
Dong Weiyue smiled faintly, not saying anything—did she really think he wasn't aware that this fellow had been watching her secretly while she bathed?
In the power struggles within the Witchcraft Sect, all sorts of tactics were endless, truly making it difficult to discern the true from the false. Yu Yuanbai thought he was in a romantic encounter, little did he know, what he ran into might be a beautiful trap.
"Brother Dong, everything is ready. As long as Yu Yuanbai steps onto the stage and defeats Feng Nan, all will be accomplished!" Lu Hongshuo's face showed a touch of excitement.
Dong Yanghua was beaming with joy, his scheme had not been in vain.
In the spectator stands, Dong Tianyi and others could barely contain their surprise; they had long anticipated this guy, and now he had finally shown up.
It was just that, in front of Ruan Yulong, everyone couldn't show it, and could only secretly excited themselves inside.
Ruan Yulong sat down leisurely, looking at Yu Yuanbai who followed, laughing to himself.
"This guy, he couldn't have been provoked by me, could he?" Ruan Yulong mused to himself.
The matter between Yu Yuanbai and Dong Weiyue was just like his own situation with the Saintess; within the Witchcraft Sect, how many people didn't know about it?
He came here today, not to climb the arena to compete for marriage, but to make an appearance for Lan Zihan and Wushen Peak.
It was also a warning and a probe, to see the Wushen Lineage's attitude towards Di Jiang Peak and the Saintess's reaction to him.
"Damn it, Yu Yuanbai is here too! This guy actually dares to defy his father's attitude?" the crowd watching was shocked.
"Heh, now we really have a good show to watch, Feng Nan's wishful thinking, I'm afraid is about to fall through!" someone in the crowd speculated.
"Do you think, Ruan Yulong might also step onto the stage, making it a case of 'the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind'?" someone whispered on the side.
"This, damn, it's really hard to say. If it's true, Wushen Peak is finished!" murmured someone in the crowd.
Under the arena, those who had intended to participate, the sixth and seventh on the Dragon Tiger Ranking, were now disheartened, having initially seen some chance, now it looked like they had no part in this at all.
They decided to just stand down and enjoy the show, at the same time, they also cast scornful sneers at Feng Nan on the arena.
"Heh, Yu Yuanbai is third on the Dragon Tiger Ranking. I'd like to see what this Feng Nan kid has to act all high and mighty!" sneered Zhu Ren, the seventh on the Dragon Tiger Ranking.
"This guy probably never dreamed that Young Master Ruan and Yu Yuanbai would show up, huh? Truly, man's calculation is no match for heaven's. Did he really think he could run rampant among the Witchcraft Sect's younger generation?" Ao Ma, the sixth on the Dragon Tiger Ranking, also sneered.
On the arena, hearing the various discussions below, his face grew even more unsightly.
"Yu Yuanbai, your Tianwu Peak lineage has repeatedly rejected Zhu Rong Peak's marriage proposals. Are you here today to humiliate Miss Wei Yue?" Feng Nan stood on the stage and snorted coldly.
Yu Yuanbai was about to give a salute to Dong Yanghua when he heard Feng Nan's mocking challenge.
He immediately turned with a cold look, "Feng Nan, one needs the qualification to ascend this arena. If you know what's good for you, get down on your own. Don't make me act and embarrass you in front of this crowd!"
Dong Yanghua, upon hearing Feng Nan's mockery, initially felt somewhat displeased, but upon seeing Yu Yuanbai's attitude, he instantly relaxed.
He then watched the scene below with a slight smile, leaving the matter of jealousy to the youngsters to deal with!
Feng Nan's face turned cold, "Heh, stepping down is the real embarrassment. Do you really think I am afraid of you?"
"Since ancient times, a beauty has been paired with a hero. Whether you are worthy of Miss Wei Yue will be determined after you defeat my sword!"
Feng Nan directly challenged Yu Yuanbai, provoking a burst of astonishment from the onlookers.
Watching the two men jealously fight over her, Dong Weiyue felt an immense sense of satisfaction swell in her heart!
"Hmph, what's this? It seems your recent increase in strength has filled you with quite the confidence. Today, I shall see for myself just how strong you've become!" Yu Yuanbai replied coldly, turning and walking towards the stage.
Just then, Official Ling and the Saintess, accompanied by a third person, appeared in the square.
The moment the three appeared, the spectators in the stands noticed them first.
"Brother Dong, today's martial contest for the hand in marriage is far more exciting than we anticipated. Even the Saintess has shown up!" Liang Cheng'en, surprised, couldn't help but tease.
"Hehe, I'm afraid the Saintess has come for Ruan Yulong!" Dong Yanghua said with a light laugh.
The others also regained their composure, surprised by the Saintess's sudden appearance, and concurrently turned their gaze towards Ruan Yulong.
At this moment, Ruan Yulong and the others in the stands also noticed the arrival of the Saintess.
"Hehe, Young Master Ruan, it seems even the Saintess pays great respect to you; she must have come for your sake!" Dong Tianyi said with a light chuckle after a brief pause of astonishment.
The other Young Peak Masters from the various lineages exchanged glances, each revealing a look of surprise in their eyes. They all speculated about the reasons behind the Saintess's arrival.
They suspected it was mostly to placate Ruan Yulong's emotions, as the Wushen Lineage could not afford the cost of losing Di Jiang Peak.
Now that Ruan Yulong had shown up at the contest for marriage on Zhu Rong Peak, how could the Saintess not be worried?
"Hehe, damn it, Lan Zihan, you think you're so impressive, so incredible? Dare not to come groveling at my feet!" Ruan Yulong sneered with pride in his heart, sitting up straight.
"Miss, the Saintess is probably here to soothe Young Master Ruan's mood, fearing he may enter the ring," the maid whispered in the inner boudoir.
"Hehe, more than likely. Ruan Yulong probably came here to pressure Lan Zihan and Wushen Peak, not necessarily to compete himself!
Nevertheless, that's not important. Let's go and see how the always proud and disdainful Saintess grovels to Young Master Ruan for forgiveness. This rare and enjoyable spectacle cannot be missed!" Dong Weiyue snickered, then rose to her feet.
At this, the maid beside her also chuckled lightly, aware that the Miss had always been at odds with the Saintess and was seizing this opportunity to trample on the Saintess's pride fiercely!
In the square, a group of three, seemingly led by Ling Fan, approached the front of the stands.
"On behalf of Wushen Peak, Zihan offers congratulations to Miss Wei Yue on the martial contest for her marriage and hopes she finds the perfect husband!" Lan Zihan made a polite remark straight away.
"Haha, for the Saintess to grace us with her presence is an honor for Zhu Rong Peak. Please convey my thanks to the Sect Hierarch!" Dong Yanghua roared with laughter, his face aglow.
His gaze, however, swept subtly over Ling Fan standing beside, his eyes brimming with curiosity. Was this the expert the Saintess had brought back as rumored?
Indeed, it wasn't just Dong Yanghua; the other Peak Masters and even the Young Peak Masters like Dong Tianyi had curious looks fixed on Ling Fan, full of wonder!
"Hehe, the Saintess's grand presence truly honors Wei Yue. She must be very flattered. I hear there has been some slight friction between the Saintess and Young Master Ruan. Have you come to 'deal with' this guy?
By displaying affection in this crowded setting, are you trying to make all the single onlookers here die of jealousy?" Dong Weiyue's figure slowly approached from a distance, as she couldn't stop mocking them, her tone full of schadenfreude.
Today, if Lan Zihan shows the slightest subservience to Ruan Yulong, Dong Weiyue planned to do everything in her power to ruthlessly crush her pride and ensure Lan Zihan loses face in front of everyone.