After listening, Wang Yufan shook his head and said, "It’s not good for you to do this. Ni Chang’s intention in sending me was to have me participate in this competition."

Hearing Wang Yufan’s words, Duan Chenghai nodded and said, "That’s right. Although Young Master Wang’s strength is only at the True Immortal Realm, he can contend with and even suppress a late Shenzun Realm expert and a mid Shenzun Realm expert. So, I believe Young Master Wang’s strength can definitely help us this time. As long as you help us, my City Lord’s Mansion will surely reward you handsomely."

Hearing Duan Chenghai’s words, Wang Yufan thought for a moment and said, "I can help you, but I have two conditions. The first is that you must persuade the Wang family to cancel their marriage with the Li family. The second is that you arrange a separate courtyard for me where I won’t be disturbed by others."

Hearing Wang Yufan’s conditions, Duan Chenghai said, "The second condition is absolutely no problem, but the first condition is a bit..."

"What? If City Lord Duan can’t even handle this small matter, then I won’t agree to help you," Wang Yufan said.

Hearing Wang Yufan’s words, Duan Chenghai gritted his teeth and said, "Alright, I agree to what you said, but I hope you don’t fail. I also hope Young Master Wang participates in this internal selection within our city; otherwise, if the entire city’s only spot is given to you, it will inevitably lead to gossip. Oh, and be careful of Wang Ke from the Wang family."

After Duan Chenghai finished speaking, he looked at Wang Yufan. Wang Yufan smiled and said nothing, knowing that the City Lord of Qingcheng would agree to him, so he wasn’t surprised.

That night, Wang Yufan was arranged to stay in a relatively secluded and quiet courtyard.

Five days later, at the Qingcheng Martial Arts Arena.

The place was already packed with people, all filled with tension. Above the viewing platform sat Qingcheng City Lord Duan Chenghai, with Wang family patriarch Wang Yugong and Li family patriarch Li Qing seated on either side.

"Alright, since everyone is here, let today’s competition begin," Duan Chenghai said, and then a middle-aged man stepped onto the competition stage.

"According to our Qingcheng’s annual competition, today is the grand competition for the younger generation of our city. Therefore, I hope that all contestants can display their extraordinary strength, bravely seize the championship, and then represent our Qingcheng to participate in the grand selection in the Mingyue Empire.

Alright, next I will announce the competition rules. This competition will still use an elimination system, where contestants will face each other in pairs. The winner will advance to the next round, and the loser will be directly eliminated. Now, I declare the competition open."

After the middle-aged man finished speaking, a burst of gongs and drums echoed in all directions.

This time, both participants in the competition were randomly drawn by the City Lord’s Mansion. No one doubted the fairness of the City Lord’s Mansion, except for the Li family, of course, but they didn’t dare to voice any opposition. Regardless, only one person could advance in this competition.

Wang Ke, the main participant from the Wang family, stood with some of his attendants, staring in the direction of the Li family. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

The Li family’s participant was Li Ying. Li Ying was very disgusted by Wang Ke’s gaze, but there was nothing she could do. Instead, she saw a familiar figure among the contestants. Indeed, it was Wang Yufan.

Li Ying’s change in gaze was also noticed by Wang Ke.

"Wang Ling, isn’t that kid the one who caused a ruckus at the Li family that day?" Wang Ke asked a subordinate beside him.

His subordinate quickly nodded at Wang Ke’s words.

"Young Master, you are right, that’s him. This kid seems to be representing the City Lord’s Mansion in the competition now, and his strength should not be underestimated."

Wang Ke said impatiently to his subordinate, "I think those two old men from the Li family are getting old, to think that with their Shenzun Realm cultivation, they couldn’t even defeat someone in the True Immortal Realm."

"Yes, Young Master is right, I think so too. But today he met Young Master, so his outcome is destined to be a defeat," the subordinate said, flattering him. However, Wang Ke found these words very pleasing to hear.

Wang Yufan was currently seated in the City Lord’s Mansion’s area. He paid no attention to Li Ying or Wang Ke’s gazes, because the outcome was already determined.

As the competition officially began, roars erupted from the arena.

"Li Wuji, you won against me last time, but this time I will definitely take it back."

"Hahaha, still not good enough. You lost to me last time, and you will lose to me again this time. Chang Wei, come on, let me see how much you’ve improved."

"Alright, as you wish, Absolute Kill Overlord Stab!"

"Hmph, still the old recipe, nothing new at all. Then let me show you my new cultivation technique, Floating Rain Sword Art."

"Boom boom boom..."

As the battles continued, those contestants who had witnessed Wang Yufan’s great battle at the Li residence immediately chose to surrender upon seeing him; they certainly couldn’t afford to provoke this formidable figure.

As the matches continued one after another, it finally came down to Wang Ke versus Li Ying.

On the competition stage, Wang Ke’s gaze kept lingering on Li Ying’s body, and a hidden lewdness was evident deep in his eyes.

"Please be respectful, and control your eyes," Li Ying said impolitely.

"Oh? My eyes are on my face, how I look is my business, you can’t control it. Besides... you’re going to be mine soon, so what if I look at you? Not only will I look at you like this, but when the time comes, I’ll strip you bare and have a good look, hahaha," Wang Ke laughed and said.

Hearing Wang Ke’s vulgar words, Li Ying immediately produced a green longsword and thrust it towards Wang Ke.

"Die, you lecherous thief! I’d rather die than marry you! Azure Lotus Sword Art, First Form!" Li Ying said resolutely.

"Hmph, that’s not up to you! I’ll take you down first! Undying Divine Spear, First Form!"

Li Ying’s and Wang Ke’s attacks collided, and huge energy fluctuations continuously spread in all directions.

"Is this the true strength of Li Ying and Wang Ke? This is too strong!"

"They are both the cream of the crop among the younger generation, how could they not be strong? Of course, I’m talking about within our Qingcheng."

"You’re right. That kid who caused a ruckus at the Li residence the other day, I think his strength is also quite high. It’s very possible that he will win the top prize this time."

...

Everyone was discussing animatedly.

Meanwhile, the battle between Wang Ke and Li Ying on the arena continued. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that Li Ying’s strength still had a bit of a gap compared to Wang Ke’s.