Wanzhang Dongtian.
Gobi Desert.
Zhu Yu stood proudly in The Void, his long hair flying, white clothes whiter than snow.
He looked down at Luo Xiu and Luo Xier on the ground with an indifferent expression, his disdainful gaze seemingly viewing them as insignificant ants.
After entering Wanzhang Dongtian, he found a hidden place to sit cross-legged, not rushing to find other contestants, appearing utterly uninterested in this sword competition.
Firstly, because he, as an Emperor Realm Expert, truly disdained wasting time with a group of ants.
Secondly, he needed some time to consolidate the new realm he recently broke through to.
At this moment.
In the Gobi Desert.
Luo Xier was drenched in cold sweat, not daring to look directly at Zhu Yu, instinctively retreating backward.
Even a Profound Emperor is still an Emperor.
Dao Jade Fourth Realm Luo Xier naturally couldn't directly face the targeted pressure from a Profound Emperor.
Although she had encountered many Emperor Realm Experts, she had never been specifically pressured by one.
However, recalling how Luo Xiu casually struck down the Sky Thunder Sword Formation before, Luo Xier felt quite confident.
She thought, Luo Xiu's strength must be above Zhu Yu's!
Unexpectedly, just as she thought this, she suddenly froze, and her heart sank to the bottom, her confidence vanished instantly.
Because she saw Luo Xiu trembling all over, his complexion pale as snow, seemingly unable to withstand the pressure released by Zhu Yu.
Clearly, Luo Xiu was very fearful and frightened at the moment.
"How... how is this possible?"
"Bai Haoran didn't seem so nervous before, acting like he didn't care about anyone. How come he's suddenly like this facing Zhu Yu..."
Luo Xier suddenly panicked a bit.
But what she didn't know was that Luo Xiu was actually pretending at this moment.
His appearance of fear and dread was all an act.
Because if he showed his true strength and directly knocked Zhu Yu down with a slap, it would certainly cause some unnecessary trouble.
At the very least, those old white-haired guys would study him and even have reasons to eliminate him from the sword competition.
Luo Xiu dared to strike down the Sky Thunder Sword Formation before because at that time, the sky was filled with yellow sand, and no one could see the specifics.
Also, he tested the Sky Thunder Sword Formation and confirmed there's no Divine Sense connection backing it, so he slashed it apart. Except for Luo Xier, Ma Muyang, and Lao Ba present at that time, no one else would know.
In mid-air.
Zhu Yu saw Luo Xiu acting this way and couldn't help but feel amused.
He naturally recognized that Luo Xiu was scared but was just forcing himself to appear calm.
"You pathetic worm, you're not even qualified to look up at I."
"I've seen you enjoying yourself before, now it's I's turn to play with you."
Luo Xiu wiped the cold sweat off his face and said tremblingly, "Are you bullying because you're an Emperor Realm?"
Upon hearing, Zhu Yu chuckled and retorted, "Aren't you bullying others because you have some strength and two helpers?"
His gaze darkened slightly, coldly saying, "I give you two choices. First, immediately withdraw from Wanzhang Dongtian, return the Heaven and Earth Treasures you seized, and apologize to the Hundred Clans prodigy you've bullied."
"Trash like you aren't worth I's personal effort."
"Second choice, fight I with lives at stake!"
Upon hearing, Luo Xiu swallowed hard, suddenly mustered up courage and said, "I choose the second one!"
Upon getting Luo Xiu's answer, Zhu Yu couldn't help but laugh, asking strangely, "Do you think with rules I won't dare to kill you?"
As soon as his words fell, clouds of sword rolled in the sky, and a massive sword shadow squeezed out, slowly descending upon the earth with terrifying might.
"Buzzβ!"
Unexpectedly, at this moment, an eerie buzzing sounded suddenly in heaven and earth.
Next, an elderly voice echoed in The Void: "Due to the Sky Thunder Sword Formation's destruction, Wanzhang Dongtian's foundation is damaged and will soon collapse. Here, Zhu Yu, Bai Haoran, and Luo Xier must exit the Grotto Heaven immediately!"
This elderly voice came from the Starlight Sword Deity, Li Qiansun!
After a while.
Luo Xiu, Zhu Yu, and Luo Xier suddenly appeared in the center stage of Heavenly Speech Dojo.
Thousands of spectators in the venue watched the three on stage, all showed disappointed expressions.
Everyone initially wanted to see how Yu Emperor suppressed Bai Haoran, but the result turned out like this.
However, thinking about it, if the Grotto Heaven collapses, staying inside would endanger the lives of the three.
Zhu Yu suddenly withdrew his Emperor Realm pressure, glanced at Luo Xiu, and coldly snorted disdainfully.
Soon.
Li Qiansun announced publicly: "Due to unforeseen circumstances, the final championship duel between Bai Haoran, Zhu Yu, and Luo Xier will unfold tomorrow!"
As his words fell, the audience immediately cheered vigorously.
Tomorrow they'll witness Yu Emperor suppress Bai Haoran; this feeling is exhilarating!
Zhu Yu suddenly flew away, transforming into a purple Spirit Light symbolizing the Profound Emperor, disappearing.
But his voice remained in The Void: "I hope friends won't trouble Bai Haoran, tomorrow I will personally deliver justice for you!"
"As for those Heaven and Earth Treasures he previously seized, they will also be returned after tomorrow!"
Hearing Zhu Yu, the entire audience couldn't help but cheer.
"Yu Emperor's might!"
"Yu Emperor's might!"
"..."
On the high platform.
Luo Xiu glanced at Luo Xier, "Let's go too."
Luo Xier managed to squeeze out a smile and said, "For helping me, I'll treat you to a meal."
Luo Xiu touched his belly, a bit embarrassed, "Just as I'm feeling hungry."
"Hey hey hey, Miss Ji'er, aren't you going to treat Lao Ba too? Has love vanished?"
Lao Ba suddenly flew and stood on Luo Xiu's shoulder, expressing strong dissatisfaction.
"Alright, you glutton, tag along!"
Luo Xier rolled her eyes and turned to leave.
...
On the bustling streets of Xian Yu City.
Luo Xier led Luo Xiu and Lao Ba to a hotpot restaurant she often visited before.
The place not only has exceptional taste but also selects fresh ingredients.
While eating hotpot, Luo Xier wanted to find a chance to ask Luo Xiu if he was confident in facing Zhu Yu tomorrow. Unexpectedly, just as she prepared to ask, a team of War Soldiers in Armor suddenly stormed into the hotpot restaurant, surrounding her table completely.
The atmosphere turned suddenly silent.
Other diners in the restaurant were all dumbstruck.
After a while.
An old man in a bright robe walked through the door, unhurriedly came in front of the table, and saluted Luo Xier with utmost respect.
Luo Xier looking at this person, her face gradually became grim.
Suddenly asked, "Mei Nu, what are you here for?"
Mei Nu bowed, smilingly said, "Miss hasn't returned for years, the lady misses you dearly and wants you to leave immediately for home; there's no need to attend tomorrow's sword competition finale."
"Old slave came by the lady's order to escort Miss home, hoping Miss won't disappoint the lady's earnest expectations."
Mei Nu then looked at Luo Xiu, nodded politely, smiled, and said, "Young Master Bai, tomorrow's sword competition finale, please strive hard."
"..."