ALL NOVEL Chapter 71: Since When?
At the Xiao Mansion, in the open space in front of the gate, there was a large stage set up.
Crowds gathered around, all spectators who came to watch the excitement, creating a scene comparable to a grand Immortal Ascension Conference.
The Xiao family had been very unsettled recently.
With the passing of their ancestor, Xiao Qingge’s fall from grace, and the annulment of the marriage contract with the Li family…
One explosive news after another had pushed them to the forefront of public attention.
And now, with the Li family coming to challenge them, it was clear that they intended to step on the Xiao family.
Everyone knew in their hearts that the annulment of the marriage contract was almost certain!
On the stage, two young men were dueling.
Blades flashing, spells thundering.
Both of them were at the Foundation Establishment stage, making for an exciting battle.
But the young man in purple clearly had the upper hand. Seizing the moment when his opponent was unprepared, he struck him in the chest with a palm.
“Pff!”
The young man in black sprayed out a mouthful of blood and was sent flying, crashing heavily to the ground.
The young man in purple emerged victorious!
He was Li Sheng, the son of a senior elder of the Li family and Li Ran’s cousin!
Li Sheng sneered, “Is that all? Is the Xiao family out of capable fighters and sending such trash to compete?”
The surrounding people also began to discuss:
“Isn’t this the sixth person he’s defeated?”
“Li Sheng is truly invincible. No one among the younger generation of the Xiao family can match him!”
“He has Superb Talent, furthermore, he’s an inner disciple of the Zhengyi Sect. His future is limitless!”
“The Xiao family is really pitiful…”
“Yeah, they’re about to become a third-rate family.”
“Qingshan!”
“Quick, someone help him!”
“Where’s the medicine? Bring the medicine!”
The people of the Xiao family hurriedly surrounded him, carrying the seriously injured Xiao Qingshan back to the residence, while glaring angrily at Li Sheng on the stage.
This was going too far!
Xiao Nian’s face turned ugly, his expression darkening.
Last time, when the elder of the Li family failed to annul the marriage contract and returned in defeat, Li Sheng immediately came to challenge them on the stage.
In other words, they were forcing the Xiao family to annul the marriage contract!
“Clan Patriarch, if Qingshan is defeated, I’m afraid no one among the younger generation will be able to match him…” the Third Elder said in a low voice.
Xiao Nian clenched his fists.
“If all of our Xiao Family combatant is really defeated by just one person, then the Xiao family will lose all face!”
Setting up a challenge match was a rule established by several major families in the Five Yang City.
When Li Sheng came to the Xiao family to set up the challenge platform, it was mandatory for a young disciple of the Xiao family to accept the challenge; elders and clan leaders were not allowed to intervene.
Otherwise, Li Sheng wouldn’t be so arrogant.
On the stage, Li Sheng kept taunting, “Is this it? Is this the level of the Xiao family? Are there no more challengers left?”
The young members of the Xiao family were immediately stirred up.
“I’ll go!”
“Damn it, this is too much!”
Although their cultivation levels were average, they still had youthful spirit.
One by one, they jumped onto the stage with fists clenched and eager to fight.
But within a few moves, they were all seriously injured, spewing blood and flying out, staining the stage red with blood.
Without exception, they were all defeated.
The disparity in cultivation levels was too great!
Watching her clan members seriously injured, tears filled Xiao Qingge’s eyes, and she trembled all over.
Anger and helplessness filled her heart.
Li Sheng laughed arrogantly, “Is this all? Is this the strength of the Xiao family? Is the combined might of the younger member can’t defeat a single younger member of the Li Family? It’s really laughable!”
In the crowd, Li Ran was watching the battle.
If he guessed correctly, this farce should be related to the annulment of the marriage contract.
‘Is the Xiao family so unwilling to annul the marriage contract?’
Li Ran shook his head inwardly.
Although the Xiao family was in a sorry state, what did it have to do with him? He had no interest in meddling in other people’s affairs.
Just as he was about to turn and leave, a figure suddenly caught his eye, and he froze in place.
‘What the heck? How is she here?!’
On the stage, Li Sheng was laughing arrogantly.
Suddenly, there was silence all around, and a stunningly beautiful woman walked slowly onto the stage.
“It’s actually her!”
“Xiao Qingge? Didn’t she lose all her cultivation?”
“Yeah, she’s about to be jilted, and she still has the face to come out?”
Even the members of the Xiao family looked anxious.
With Xiao Qingge’s current state, wouldn’t going up there be like sending herself to her death?
Xiao Nian looked nervous, ready to step in at any moment.
She was his own daughter. Even if it meant breaking the rules, he couldn’t just stand by and watch her get hurt!
On the stage,
Li Sheng sneered, “I almost forgot, the Xiao family still has you, this ‘genius.’ What, do you want to challenge me too?”
Xiao Qingge gritted her teeth. “Li Sheng, what exactly do you want?”
Li Sheng smirked. “I heard you refused to annul the marriage contract and shamelessly want to marry into my Li family. I’m here today to see if your Xiao family is worthy enough!”
He scanned the surroundings. “From what I see now… tsk tsk, truly not worth a fight!”
Xiao Qingge clenched her fists. “I’ve made it clear. As long as Li Ran comes to annul the marriage with me, I won’t say a word. Why is your Li family so overbearing?”
“Li Ran?”
A coldness flashed in Li Sheng’s eyes. “I’m Li Ran’s cousin, and I can represent him! This marriage, whether you annul it or not, you’ll do it!”
“A mere mortal like you also dares to climb up to my Li family’s doorstep?”
Xiao Qingge’s face turned pale. “You’re going too far!”
“So what if I am?” Li Sheng arrogantly declared. “Either annul the marriage or accept the challenge. It’s your choice!”
“You!”
Xiao Qingge was furious.
Listening to the painful cries of her clan members below the stage, her heart clenched with pain.
‘Do I really have to separate from Li Ran?’
She felt countless reluctance in her heart, but how could she watch her family suffer?
For a moment, silence fell.
Li Sheng sneered. “It seems like you’ve chosen to accept the challenge? Very well, then I’ll send you off!”
Li Sheng then instantly lunged toward Xiao Qingge, fully intending to cut her in half.
“Qingge!”
Xiao Nian’s expression turned anxious. Just as he was about to fly over to intervene, there was a sudden loud noise in his ears.
Boom!
Li Sheng was sent flying out, blood spurting from his body.
A tall figure stood in front of Xiao Qingge, his voice cold and severe:
“Since when did I let you represent me?”