Wu Tian knew that Xiao Qilin certainly didn't have any good intentions.
But he didn't care, instead smiling at Su Qiannai and saying, "Hey, I've completed my mission now. The rest is up to your performance."
Su Qiannai looked at Wu Tian in astonishment and said, "What is your strength now? Why do I feel like I can't see through you at all?"
Wu Tian smiled and said, "Does that matter? What's important now is your strength, isn't it?"
"Only if you show the strength to deal with Xiao Qilin can our previous agreement truly be realized."
"But I believe in you. You know, you are the successor of the Heavenly Phoenix. You shouldn't be inferior to Xiao Qilin, should you?"
Wu Tian had originally thought that Su Qiannai would go along with his suggestion.
But to his surprise, Su Qiannai shook her head and said, "No, I might not be his opponent."
"As you know, Xiao Qilin is the son of the Elder of Punishment. He received better training and resources from childhood than I did."
"Furthermore, he possesses a first-grade inheritance. At this stage, I might even be crushed."
"It can't be that bad, can it?" Su Qiannai's words made Wu Tian find it hard to believe.
After all, the Su Qiannai he knew before was an insurmountable existence!
How could such a woman ever be crushed?
He couldn't help but ask, "If that's the case, then why do you still want to fight for the Immortal Root for someone else?"
"You have no obligation to do something you can't achieve!"
Su Qiannai suddenly stared at him, "How do you know I want the Immortal Root to give to someone else? I don't think I've said anything about that."
Wu Tian was stunned, then became somewhat flustered and quickly said, "This... I just guessed it. As for how I guessed it, you don't need to worry about it."
Su Qiannai didn't pursue the matter too much and changed the subject, "If it were for myself, I might have given up. But precisely because I want to give it to someone else, I have to fight for it."
"That person is very important to me and to this world. He must ascend to immortality, and therefore needs this Immortal Root."
"So even though I know I might not be Xiao Qilin's opponent, I will still strive to win it."
"It would be best if I succeed, but if I fail, I will find other ways."
Wu Tian stared blankly at Su Qiannai for a moment, then nodded and said seriously, "I understand. Then just go ahead and do it. Don't worry about anything else."
"Even if you lose, I'm still here. I will help you get the Immortal Root."
Su Qiannai's eyes suddenly became a little distant.
She looked at Wu Tian and asked softly, "Do you... have such strength now?"
"It's truly... incredible."
Her tone left Wu Tian confused, but before he could speak, Mo Xuantian had already announced the start of the match.
The competition arena had been repaired by now, so Su Qiannai didn't say any more to Wu Tian and quickly walked onto the stage.
The crowd was clearly filled with anticipation for this match.
After all, it was a battle between the first and third seats, and the two had a very bad relationship.
The so-called seats had been decided three years ago.
But in this period, who knew how much Su Qiannai's strength had improved?
Therefore, everyone quickly forgot the shock Wu Tian had brought and focused all their attention on the competition arena.
Wu Tian was also paying close attention to this match.
He sincerely hoped Su Qiannai would win, but at the same time, he knew that such an expectation was unlikely to be fulfilled.
A gentle breeze blew past, passing between Su Qiannai and Xiao Qilin, and the wind seemed to carry the smell of gunpowder.
At this moment, the spectators were even more nervous than the participants.
They clasped their hands gently over their chests, their eyes wide open, afraid of missing any detail.
Su Qiannai and Xiao Qilin looked at each other. Suddenly, Xiao Qilin's lips curled slightly, and he said, "Are you still going to hold on?"
"You clearly know you can't beat me, so why don't you choose to surrender?"
"You know, you are the Saintess of the Divine Doctor Sect. Wouldn't it be embarrassing if you lost to me later?"
Su Qiannai said coldly, "Xiao Qilin, you really are a dog who can't spit out ivory. I really didn't misjudge you."
"It's not yet certain who will win or lose this match today, so you don't need to jump to conclusions so quickly."
Xiao Qilin was still smiling and said, "What's there to not conclude? You should not have forgotten the seat contention three years ago, right?"
"Back then, you lost to me and Dong Weiqi successively, and in my hands, you were completely defenseless."
"Three years have passed. I know your strength has improved, but mine has only improved more than yours. What will you use to defeat me?"
"As I said before, I think you should just obediently follow me."
"With a powerful man like me as your backing, what else do you have to be afraid of?"
Su Qiannai sneered, "Xiao Qilin, you think too highly of yourself, don't you?"
"You also know that I am the successor of the Heavenly Phoenix, and the Heavenly Phoenix is destined to be with the Sacred Dragon."
"What are you, to dare to covet my position? Don't you think too highly of yourself?"
Xiao Qilin did not get angry, but instead laughed heartily, "Sacred Dragon? You really dare to dream. I think the successor of the Sacred Dragon has not even appeared yet!"
"A genius like me is worthy of the title of Sacred Dragon successor."
"Perhaps one day, I will suddenly inherit the power of the Sacred Dragon."
"So, by following me, you are making the best preparations in advance, aren't you?"
Xiao Qilin's arrogant words made Su Qiannai feel disgusted.
She said with disgust, "You really don't know the immensity of heaven and earth. What qualifications do you have to be the successor of the Sacred Dragon?"
"You should stop daydreaming. The Sacred Dragon is the supreme power, not something that petty people like you can covet. Give up on that thought."
Xiao Qilin's smile gained a hint of ferocity, and he said in a deep voice, "Petty people? Since when did you, Su Qiannai, dare to speak to me like this?"
"Let me tell you, I have always been someone who prospers if you obey me and perishes if you defy me."
"I kindly offered myself to you, but if you don't accept, then don't blame me for being impolite."
"I have never understood tenderness towards women. Destroying flowers with ruthless hands is my hobby."
"So you just wait. Next, I will let you understand how to write the word 'regret'."