Junior sister, keep forbear for a while, I almost become invincible as soon!

Liu Xing lost battle after battle, fighting repeatedly only to get smoked every time.

He, hailed as a once-in-a-thousand-year genius and carefully hidden away by Chong Tower for so many years, never dreamed of this. He had expected to emerge into the world and become invincible, but instead, he was defeated by a little girl he had looked down upon.

It was too frustrating.

"You, you, you! Why?" He crawled out of a deep pit, his face full of rage as he prepared to question her, but once he opened his mouth, he was at a loss for words...

Question what? Question her strength? Or question the mismatch between her cultivation realm and combat ability?

He might be a fool, but he wasn't *that* stupid.

Guang Xiaoyu watched him, her smile brimming with amusement. "What did you just say? Did you want to introduce yourself?"

Liu Xing: "..."

If I had won, I certainly would have properly introduced myself. But now, I'm on the losing end, getting beaten down by Guang Xiaoyu, clearly outclassed—what's the point of introducing myself? I wish I could dig a hole and crawl into it.

"Shall we go again?" Guang Xiaoyu asked with a smile.

The crowd sighed, a mixture of emotions swirling within them.

How could Chong Tower have produced such a foolish character? Hasn't he heard of Guang Xiaoyu's achievements? She annihilated the Bai Family, slaughtered Earth Level killers, and suppressed Murong Hua. With such a track record, who among the younger generation could possibly match her? Kid, you're truly courting death—like lighting a lantern in an outhouse.

Seeing Liu Xing repeatedly overpowered, the crowd wasn't surprised at all. Instead, they watched the battle with keen interest.

Previously, many peerless geniuses had speculated that Chong Tower might intervene, but after a long wait, there was still no sign of any assassin from Chong Tower. The geniuses began to doubt.

Could it be that no one else is coming? Was Liu Xing's challenge merely an act of individual hubris?

...

The red-clad girl entered the room. Her gaze immediately fell upon Mao Qiu perched on Chen Pingping's shoulder and the Earth Chicken nearby. Her expression changed drastically, her pupils contracting sharply.

It's him! Chen Pingping! He's still alive!

The girl inhaled sharply, preparing to flee.

Chen Pingping quickly said, "There are seven others. Plus Liu Xing, that makes eight. And with you, nine. A decent lineup. If you run now, I will kill all of you. Not one will be spared."

His tone was light, yet filled with an undeniable, steely resolve.

The red-clad girl froze, forcibly calming herself. Following his example, she sat down to watch the battle outside the window. She couldn't help but ask, "Did you orchestrate all of this?"

"What do you think?" Chen Pingping's lips curved into a smirk.

"The Sanctuary didn't make a move against you?"

"Guess again."

"..."

Their conversation had reached an impasse.

「Below!」

Swallowing his pride, Liu Xing could only grit his teeth and attack again. Unsurprisingly, Guang Xiaoyu thrashed him once more, leaving him in a miserable state.

Only then did the red-clad girl realize the severity of the situation. She had thought she was the one pulling the strings, never imagining that Chen Pingping was controlling everything from behind the scenes.

Damn it! He's actually still alive!

The girl clenched her fists, a surge of killing intention simmering in her eyes, urging her to act.

I'm very close. If I strike now, can I kill Chen Pingping in a single blow? What if I fail? What would the consequences be? We'd probably all die, Liu Xing included.

Chen Pingping smiled. "He said he's a once-in-a-thousand-year genius from your Chong Tower. Is that true?"

Of course, it is! But the girl didn't want to answer. Liu Xing's temperament is lacking, and his combat strength is too weak. Even with his realm, he might not even compare to an early-stage Divine King. But Liu Xing's unique qualities are only understood by the upper echelons of Chong Tower. He's a seed, one that will eventually grow and support the entire Chong Tower. Just not yet.

AAAAAH!

Another agonizing scream tore through the air.

Each time Guang Xiaoyu struck, it was with perfect measure, severely injuring Liu Xing but not endangering his life.

Liu Xing could no longer bear it. "I surrender! I surrender!" he shouted.

"Continue!" Chen Pingping transmitted secretly.

HEH HEH!

Guang Xiaoyu, ignoring his plea, made her move. The wooden sword in her hand thrust through Liu Xing's body, drawing a spray of fresh blood.

It was a ghastly sight.

The onlookers felt a chill crawl down their spines.

Although many had witnessed Guang Xiaoyu's massacre at the Bai Family, watching her torture Liu Xing firsthand was an entirely different experience.

It's too terrible! How can she, a delicate little girl, be so evil?

"You, you, you! I've already surrendered! Why are you still attacking?" Liu Xing roared in anger.

"What did you say? I didn't hear you!" Guang Xiaoyu feigned bewilderment, then turned to Zi Ji. "Junior Sister, do you have any Spirit Pills left?"

HUH?

Even Zi Ji started to feel uneasy. Is Senior Sister being too cruel? she wondered.

When she heard her Senior Sister ask for Spirit Pills, Zi Ji thought her Senior Sister's conscience had finally awakened and she wanted to heal Liu Xing.

Yes! It really was for healing.

The moment Liu Xing's injuries were healed, Guang Xiaoyu resumed her assault, chasing him with the wooden sword, hacking away.

"You better run..." she chuckled, HEH HEH, clearly relishing the activity.

The bystanders were struck dumb.

Zi Ji was stunned.

Many peerless geniuses frowned deeply.

At that moment, Mr. Xia rushed out from the mansion. Witnessing the scene, his face darkened as he called out, "Miss Xiaoyu, please wait!"

"What's the matter?" she asked, tilting her head.

"Could you do me a favor and let this gentleman go?" He wiped a bead of cold sweat from his brow.

"No!"

"..."

It was a direct rejection.

Even if he was the host of today's event, it made no difference to her.

She only listened to Chen Pingping.

Besides, with her Demon Emperor disposition, she naturally enjoyed tormenting others.

How could she pass up such a rare opportunity, especially one endorsed by her Senior Brother?

"SOB SOB! Save me!" Liu Xing yelled toward Long Street.

Alas, no one dared to respond.

The representatives of powerful factions, the young geniuses who dominated their regions—all remained silent. Firstly, Liu Xing was from Chong Tower, an organization they despised. Secondly, who would dare to confront Guang Xiaoyu?

「Inside the room.」

The girl in red finally couldn't hold back any longer. Suppressing her fury, she ground out through clenched teeth, "What in the world do you want?"

Chen Pingping replied coolly, "Shouldn't I be asking you that?" His gaze was icy as he continued, "Who is the patron? Who wants to kill Xiaoyu?"

Zi Ji's matter can be put aside for now. I know who the patron is—undoubtedly one of those Princes. That's not a major issue. However, the patron who wants to kill Xiaoyu... I must handle that with extreme caution. Of course, I also considered Li Pu. But his previous appearance made one thing clear: someone with his arrogant nature would never stoop to collaborating with Chong Tower.

"You're provoking Chong Tower!" The girl couldn't help but let her anger show.

Revealing a patron's name was a major taboo in Chong Tower. Anyone who did so, even an Elder of Chong Tower, would become a public enemy, hunted relentlessly by the organization. As a high-ranking member, the girl was well aware of this rule.

Still not talking?

Chen Pingping transmitted another message, "Increase the intensity. As long as he doesn't die, have your fun."

Guang Xiaoyu's smile widened, becoming incredibly radiant as her Demon Emperor nature asserted itself further.

Hearing Liu Xing's inhuman screams, the red-clad girl felt a suffocating tightness in her chest. She trembled all over, her inner rage threatening to erupt.

She wanted to intervene but wasn't confident. I want to issue a command, but Liu Xing is still in Guang Xiaoyu's hands, and I... I probably can't even escape this room. For the first time in my life, I feel so utterly helpless. And it's all because of one man... Chen Pingping...

"You've repeatedly tried to assassinate my two junior sisters, who are fragile and unable to fend for themselves. As their senior brother, I am truly enraged!" Chen Pingping said.

Hearing this, the red-clad girl nearly choked on her own blood. Fragile? Unable to fend for themselves? Look at the scene down there! In what way is Guang Xiaoyu fragile? How is she unable to fend for herself? He's shamelessly telling barefaced lies!