Left Envoy Yang walked up to Second Young Master Yun, unsure of what he intended to do.

The crowd also watched curiously.

After all, both Second Young Master Yun and Left Envoy Yang attracted considerable attention.

Left Envoy Yang possessed an extraordinary grace, captivating countless gazes and hearts.

Second Young Master Yun, a rare genius encountered in several centuries, the youngest Martial Arts Grandmaster in history.

Standing together, they drew even more focus.

Indeed, the two standing together seemed so perfectly matched that those who harbored thoughts for Left Envoy Yang felt a pang of shame, realizing they could never compare to Second Young Master Yun nor deserved Left Envoy Yang.

Second Young Master Yun gazed deeply at Left Envoy Yang.

Everyone sensed something was amiss, as if something significant was about to unfold.

Yang Chen involuntarily grew tense, fixating on Second Young Master Yun, ready to act the moment he showed any audacity!

Left Envoy Yang watched Second Young Master Yun, noticing his intense gaze, also appeared somewhat uneasy.

She seemed to perceive what Second Young Master Yun intended to do.

Second Young Master Yun gazed deeply at Left Envoy Yang, then addressed the crowd, "Everyone knows that Left Envoy Yang is an exceedingly talented member of our Yun family, serving as a Nine Venerable Left Envoy, and her excellence is unquestionable, as I’m sure you are all aware."

The crowd nodded in agreement, widely affirming this sentiment.

Second Young Master Yun continued, "Chenxi and I, referring to Left Envoy Yang, grew up together, childhood friends with an innocent bond. My admiration for Chenxi has never been hidden. I’ve expressed my feelings countless times, but Chenxi always insisted on prioritizing her career, though I knew she feared hindering my cultivation. Thus, she told me, only by defeating her could I become her man. Motivated by this, I secluded myself in intense training to achieve Martial Arts Grandmaster status. It’s fair to say my impetus for advancement came largely from Chenxi. Without her, I might never have achieved the Grandmaster Realm! My achievements today owe half their credit to Chenxi—thank you, Chenxi!"

Left Envoy Yang was left bewildered.

Claiming that defeating her was the condition to becoming her man was merely a refusal on her part, yet Second Young Master Yun clearly misunderstood, leaving Left Envoy Yang profoundly helpless.

The crowd burst into applause.

"You and Left Envoy Yang truly make a perfect pair!"

"A match made in heaven!"

"Destined to be together!"

"The ideal couple!"

"Together! Together!"

"Left Envoy Yang was merely encouraging you!"

"Now that you’re a Grandmaster, you can be together!"

"Precisely! Together! Together!"

"Only Left Envoy Yang is deserving of you!"

"Only you are worthy of Left Envoy Yang!"

...

The crowd kept chanting.

Second Young Master Yun listened with a smile curling at his lips.

Left Envoy Yang’s brows furrowed, not appearing particularly joyous.

Meanwhile, Yang Chen stood by with clenched fists, glaring coldly at Second Young Master Yun, eager to tear him apart!

Second Young Master Yun gestured for the crowd to quiet down, slowly retrieved a box from his pocket, and looked at Left Envoy Yang.

Left Envoy Yang hurriedly shook her head, stepping back.

"Chenxi!" Second Young Master Yun spoke fervently, "From the first moment I laid eyes on you, I knew you were the one for me; my heart was set on you indefinitely!"

Second Young Master Yun opened the jewelry box, revealing a diamond ring with a stone weighing at least three carats.

"A day without you feels unbearable! You are the courage and drive that fuels my life. Without you, reaching the Grandmaster Realm so swiftly wouldn’t have been possible; all my achievements are because of you—you are my lucky star. So, I wish to ask..."

Second Young Master Yun poised to kneel, "Will you be my lucky star for life?"

Left Envoy Yang abruptly stepped forward, holding Second Young Master Yun back from kneeling.

"Wait!" Left Envoy Yang exclaimed.

Second Young Master Yun slightly furrowed his brows, asking Left Envoy Yang, "What is it? Are you unwell?"

"It’s not..." Left Envoy Yang hesitated.

In front of so many people, Second Young Master Yun was pressuring her, depriving Left Envoy Yang of her voice.

She belonged to the Yun family, and this was Second Young Master Yun’s banquet, culminating in celebrating his recent attainment of the Martial Arts Grandmaster realm. With him acting so jubilantly, if Left Envoy Yang were to refuse or say something else, it would result in embarrassment; she must consider the Yun family’s reputation.

Second Young Master Yun’s actions were akin to coercion.

"Will you accept? I will dedicate my life to loving you!" Second Young Master Yun gazed passionately at Left Envoy Yang.

"Together! Together!"

"Together! Together!"

The crowd persisted in their chant.

Left Envoy Yang shook her head, "As I said, to become my man, you must defeat me. My man must be a hero, a man of valor and strength!"

Silence enveloped the crowd.

Was this a refusal?

They couldn’t comprehend Left Envoy Yang’s rejection of Second Young Master Yun.

After all, he was the young master of the Yun family!

A genius unmatched for centuries, the youngest Martial Arts Grandmaster!

Nobody could fathom any reason for refusal.

For a woman, there was no valid excuse for rejecting the perfect man before them, fitting every romantic ideal of women.

Yet Left Envoy Yang refused!

Though she hadn’t openly expressed it, it was evident to all that Left Envoy Yang was rejecting!

Even Yang Chen, standing by, silently rejoiced, snapping his fingers in satisfaction!

In his eyes, Second Young Master Yun’s public proposal to Left Envoy Yang before such a crowd was sheer foolishness.

"I expected as much!" Second Young Master Yun sighed internally; he had anticipated this outcome.

"Are you sure you want this?" Second Young Master Yun stood upright, asking Left Envoy Yang.

Left Envoy Yang nodded solemnly, her voice firm, "This is my only requirement; if none meet it, I would rather live a solitary life!"

Second Young Master Yun laughed lightly, "I won’t let you live in solitude; my ascension to Martial Arts Grandmaster was for you! I am prepared to achieve anything—even advancing to the Divine Realm for you—though I believe I’ve met your condition already, having become a Martial Arts Grandmaster. If you insist on this demand, I am willing to fulfill your wish!"

Left Envoy Yang maintained a steadfast attitude, "Principles cannot be changed!"

"Very well!" Second Young Master Yun slightly nodded, looked to the side at the group of six, representing the clan leaders of six major families.

The clan leaders caught on and stepped forward one by one.

"Thus." Second Young Master Yun said to Left Envoy Yang, "Since you are so resolute, I will fulfill your wish. Just so happens the six clan leaders are present, and we can have them witness our duel and wager."

Then, Second Young Master Yun turned to the six clan leaders, "Would you be interested in acting as referees to ensure fairness, witnessing our duel and agreement?"

"Certainly!" The Wu family clan leader expressed promptly.

"We’ve heard everything; for your duel, we will serve as judges!" The Ban family clan leader declared.

"Rest assured, we’ll uphold fairness!"

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