The Celestial Illusion Sanctuary – was it ever that easy to pass through?
But
"You should first earn the qualification to enter the Celestial Illusion Sanctuary!" Shen Fei sneered. Only the most outstanding disciples of each generation were allowed to enter the Celestial Illusion Sanctuary!
The Celestial Illusion Sanctuary!
So Nie Li also had to obtain the qualification to enter the Celestial Illusion Sanctuary!
"Rest assured, Ning'er will pass the test for the Celestial Illusion Sanctuary. Just wait and see. Get lost!" Nie Li said coldly. Someone like Shen Fei was completely unworthy of being his opponent. The people Nie Li intended to target weren't just these juniors from the Sacred Family, but the entire Sacred Family itself!
Shen Fei's gaze fell on Nie Li, and a vicious thought suddenly flashed through his mind. He sneered and said, "Nie Li, do you have the guts? Our Sacred Family will organize a Genius Martial Arts Tournament. We will also invite your Tianhen Family. You and I will fight on the dueling stage – life and death without resentment! How about it? Do you dare?"
Despicable! The surrounding students couldn't help but curse silently. Shen Fei was a disciple of the Genius Class, already seventeen years old, and his cultivation had reached the Silver rank. Nie Li's cultivation wasn't even known to have reached Bronze One Star. Shen Fei was actually proposing a duel with Nie Li – this was practically trying to get Nie Li killed!
Even if Nie Li refused, no one would say anything.
"Well? Do you dare? If not, you're a coward!" Shen Fei ignored the dissatisfied looks from those around him and continued to sneer.
Xiao Ning'er immediately looked at Nie Li nervously. Nie Li smiled faintly, gently squeezing her delicate hand and giving her a reassuring look.
"Since you've challenged me, why wouldn't I dare?" Nie Li laughed heartily, his entire being radiating an aura of confidence.
The surrounding students were completely taken aback. Nie Li had agreed to Shen Fei's challenge without the slightest hesitation! Shen Fei was a Genius Class disciple who had reached the Silver rank! Was Nie Li crazy?
Seeing Nie Li's confident expression, the worry in Xiao Ning'er's heart quickly subsided. Looking at his confident face, she felt herself captivated. She had a feeling that nothing in this world could defeat Nie Li! He possessed a mysterious ability to resolve any situation.
"That's what you said. Don't go back on your word. The Genius Martial Tournament organized by the Sacred Family – I'll be waiting for you there!" Shen Fei snorted, his gaze sweeping over Nie Li and Xiao Ning'er like a knife. *Just you two act carefree for a little longer. We'll see how you cry then!*
Shen Fei turned and left. In the distance,
A long while later,
"It's fine, I know what I'm doing. Seeing you so concerned about me, I'm actually quite touched!" Nie Li chuckled with a grin.
Ye Ziyun was speechless and stamped her foot in annoyance. "Who said I was concerned about you? Don't flatter yourself. Shen Fei reached the Silver rank long ago, at least Silver Two Star or higher. Do you have any confidence?" Although she said she didn't care, Ye Ziyun was actually very worried.
"We'll see when the time comes!" Nie Li shrugged.
"You're willing to accept Shen Fei's challenge for Ning'er's sake. It seems you really care for her. You'd better treat her well, or I won't forgive you!" Ye Ziyun huffed coldly. For some reason, as she spoke, a hint of loss flickered in her heart with a sigh. *If you like Ning'er so much, why did you have to get involved with me too?* Recalling what had happened in that underground palace, she felt a little resentful. Nie Li had seen things he shouldn't have seen.
"Shen Fei is of low character. I couldn't bear to see a kind girl like Ning'er fall into his hands, so I helped her out of the situation!" Nie Li quickly explained. He did have some affection for Xiao Ning'er, but no matter what, that feeling couldn't compare to the life-and-death bond he had shared with Ye Ziyun in their previous lives.
"You're not exactly a saint yourself!" Ye Ziyun pouted.
Hearing Ye Ziyun's words, Nie Li couldn't help but smile bitterly. In his previous life, he had experienced too much, his hands stained with blood, and he had done many things that went against righteousness, but it had all been out of necessity. Regardless, he was nothing like the despicable lowlife Shen Fei was.
"You don't need to explain these things to me. It has nothing to do with me!" Ye Ziyun raised her delicate eyebrows and snorted.
In front of others, Ye Ziyun was always calm and elegant, keeping everyone at a distance. But when she showed a little temper, it proved she cared! Nie Li placed his hands behind his head and took a deep breath. This world was too wonderful, and he was thoroughly enjoying this feeling. Compared to his endless wandering and killing in his previous life, life at the academy was simply peaceful and tranquil. Teasing the despicable lowlifes like Shen Yue, Shen Fei, and
Seeing Nie Li's smug expression, Ye Ziyun suddenly felt a surge of anger. "What are you laughing at?"
"Was I laughing? I wasn't!" Nie Li said with a suppressed smile.
Ye Ziyun was utterly exasperated. This guy Nie Li was simply too annoying, too deserving of a beating! She wished she could pummel him right then. But for some reason, despite finding him so annoying, she still enjoyed being with him. Perhaps it was because she hadn't had friends for so long. Being with Nie Li felt easy and comfortable, without any constraints.