"I originally thought that Goddess Lin was already stunningly beautiful, the one and only existence in the world. I didn't expect that Liu Yiren from Longhu Mountain, who was not well-known, was also quite something!"
"Liu Yiren and Lin Zitong are two completely different types of beauties. Lin Zitong is more like a dignified and proper female general, while Liu Yiren is more like a delicate young lady from the imperial court..."
"It's over, it's over. Goddess Lin and Goddess Liu, how should I choose?"
"Are you trying to say how you should fawn over them?"
"You're talking nonsense, I'm not a sycophant!"
"Goddess Lin already has someone she belongs to. Let's all support Goddess Liu!"
While the audience marveled at Liu Yiren's beauty, Liu Yiren actually turned sideways and waved at Yan Shouyi.
Yan Shouyi also waved back with a smile.
But when everyone saw this scene, they were stunned.
What was going on?
Yan Shouyi and Goddess Liu were old acquaintances?!
And Goddess Liu even took the initiative to greet him?!
Unbelievable!
Too much!
Actually, knowing Liu Yiren's identity and then meeting her again at the Luotian Grand Ceremony was quite awkward for Yan Shouyi.
If he were to draw lots again and encounter Liu Yiren, how would he fight the upcoming match?
Liu Yiren also felt helpless, but she understood that fate played tricks on people.
Since they were fated but not meant to be, why dwell on the entanglement of two lives?
What made her even sadder was that they had met before they knew about their past lives.
Moreover, Lin Zitong had been there a step before her.
Yan Shouyi couldn't help but recall the first time he saw Liu Yiren on Guling Mountain, the girl who rode a motorcycle like a little wildcat.
She never liked being confined, whether it was the Qing Jiang Kingdom in her past life or her ordinary civilian identity in this life.
In her past life, she used suicide to break free from her cage. In this life, she was luckier, being noticed by Zhang Sishui, coming to Longhu Mountain, and even reaching this point.
Yan Shouyi was sincerely happy for Liu Yiren.
The subtle relationship between Yan Shouyi and Liu Yiren was obvious to any discerning eye.
At that moment, everyone became even more distraught.
Han San gritted his teeth and said, "Yan Shouyi, you scoundrel! You already have Goddess Lin and you still want to provoke Liu Yiren!"
At this moment, the Daoist priest reminded him, "Yu Luming, take off your mask. You've come this far; there's no need to hide your identity any longer."
Following the Daoist priest's reminder, Yu Luming finally removed his mask, revealing a clean-cut and handsome face.
Upon seeing Yu Luming's true appearance, Yan Shouyi was taken aback and blurted out, "Yushun?"
Yu Luming smiled and nodded at Yan Shouyi.
Yan Shouyi and his companions were all stunned.
Yushun actually had a name; his name was Yu Luming.
Recalling it now, Yu Luming had a close relationship with the Old Heavenly Master, even having free access to the Heavenly Master Hall. He was most likely the first disciple to possess the Dragon-Tiger Secret Script!
In an instant, Yan Shouyi understood everything, and then he burst into laughter.
Thinking about how he had been mistaken and never suspected Yu Luming's identity, only to realize it at this moment, he found it extremely amusing.
Yu Luming also laughed, just as they had on the steps outside the Heavenly Master Hall before.
Outsiders were somewhat confused.
Did Yan Shouyi have such good popularity?
Why did it seem like he and Yu Luming were so close?
How did this kid know everyone?!
The Daoist priest paid no mind to their desire to catch up and directly produced four tokens. Holding them by the ends, he said to the four,
"You four will each draw one token. Those with the same token are opponents. Do you understand?"
The four nodded and stepped forward to draw their tokens.
Yan Shouyi was the last to draw. He held the end of the token, constantly murmuring in his heart, hoping not to encounter Liu Yiren.
If he met Lin Zitong, he would win without a fight.
If he met Yu Luming, he would just fight a match.
If he met Liu Yiren, he truly didn't know how he would get through this hurdle today.
As Yan Shouyi released his hand, the symbol at the end was revealed, showing a character "Kun."
"Qian and Kun?" Yan Shouyi said, "I'm Kun."
"I'm Kun too."
Yan Shouyi looked up and saw that the other Kun token was in Lin Zitong's hand, and he breathed a sigh of relief.
This was the best possible outcome.
Yu Luming and Liu Yiren had drawn the Qian character, meaning they would fight the first match in this round.
"We're up against each other again. It's a shame it's not the finals," Liu Yiren said to Yu Luming.
Yu Luming, who had always considered Liu Yiren his rival, was now uninterested. "It's good to meet in the semifinals. I'd rather meet Yan Shouyi in the finals."
After witnessing Yan Shouyi's abilities, Yu Luming no longer paid much attention to Liu Yiren. For him, in the three days of the Luotian Grand Ceremony, he only looked forward to one person.
That person was Yan Shouyi.
Liu Yiren did not feel unhappy because of Yu Luming's words.
The Luotian Grand Ceremony was a very important competition for Yu Luming, but for Liu Yiren, it was merely the first hurdle to entering the Xuanmen world.
With different meanings, their thoughts naturally differed.
"Daoist priest."
Lin Zitong raised her hand and said, "I was accidentally injured earlier, and I'm afraid I won't be able to fight in the next match. I concede."
The Daoist priest had a look of "I expected this to happen" and shook his head helplessly, announcing,
"Yan Shouyi versus Lin Zitong. The winner is Yan Shouyi!"
The audience also booed.
"Goddess Lin, it's not worth it!"
"Why does Yan Shouyi always hide behind Goddess Lin! Are you even a man!"
"With such a wife, what more could one ask for! Goddess Lin is a model wife. All you shrewish women should learn from her!"
"Who are you calling a shrew, are you looking for a fight?!"
"I'm calling you a shrew, you shrew!"
The audience seats became noisy, and some even started fighting.
Seeing everyone's reaction, Lin Zitong gave a wry smile. She was indeed injured, but everyone seemed to think that she was pretending to be injured to escort Yan Shouyi to the finals.
Yan Shouyi also felt quite embarrassed, but fortunately, he no longer needed to prove anything to others.
He had reached this point solely through his own strength.
"Let's go. We'll head down first."
Ignoring the audience's reaction, Yan Shouyi helped Lin Zitong down from the Wánfǎ Zōngtán, leaving the last match of the day to Yu Luming and Liu Yiren.
Liu Yiren's gaze followed Yan Shouyi and Lin Zitong. After they descended from the stage, she then looked directly at Yu Luming.
Yu Luming asked, "How is the Grand Elder's condition?"
"My master can no longer come to watch this match," Liu Yiren replied softly.
Yu Luming remained silent for a moment, then finally sighed and said, "I will do my best, and it will not be in vain for the Grand Elder's earnest efforts."
"I will not disappoint him."
Liu Yiren's eyes also became resolute.
In her past life, she was like duckweed, drifting with the currents, at the mercy of others.
In this life, starting from this moment, she wanted to break free from her constraints and truly be herself.
Be Liu Yiren!