Invincible Soul Emperor

Chapter 301: Chapter 301 Finals

Although Ling Xiaoyu was very reluctant, Lin Xiaoqing had already announced her forfeiture. According to the competition rules, Ye Qingchen had indeed advanced.

”Senior Brother Ling Xiaoyu, aren’t you going to announce the result?” Xiao Xiao was elated. In her heart, she believed that even if they had truly fought, Ye Qingchen would have advanced easily. Advancing this way, however, made her even happier. Seeing the disgusted expression on Ling Xiaoyu’s face, as if he had swallowed a fly, made her feel a secret thrill of delight.

Ling Xiaoyu sighed but stood up and announced loudly, ”The Sect Leader of the Yuhua Sect, Lin Xiaoqing, has voluntarily forfeited the match for personal reasons. Therefore, I declare the winner to be Ye Qingchen of the Qingyun Sect! Today’s matches are now over. The final round of the individual tournament will be held tomorrow morning!”

After making the announcement, Ling Xiaoyu turned and left immediately. He understood that this result would dissatisfy many of the spectators. Although they wouldn’t dare openly question the Wuji Immortal Palace, the power of public opinion was still formidable.

Sure enough, the moment Ling Xiaoyu left, the venue erupted in an uproar of questioning and cursing.

”That Ye Qingchen’s luck is just too good! He got a bye yesterday and won today without a fight! How did he just waltz into the finals?”

”Seriously! In a competition like this, even I could make it!”

”Get real! With your Great Martial Master strength, you’d be eliminated in the first round!”

Standing on the platform, Ye Qingchen could only manage a wry smile before leaping down. He didn’t bother arguing with his doubters and simply left alone.

Tomorrow is the final match against a true opponent at the second level of the Martial King Realm. Lady Luck won’t favor me forever; to win the championship, I have to rely on my own strength. Arguing with these people is pointless. It’s better to show them my real power tomorrow. Once I defeat my opponent, they’ll naturally have nothing more to say.

Just as Ye Qingchen left the venue, Xiao Xiao caught up to him. ”Young Master, congratulations on reaching the finals!” Her face was flushed, unable to hide her excitement.

Ye Qingchen affectionately ruffled her hair. ”Xiao Xiao, you represent the Wuji Immortal Palace now, so you should stop calling me Young Master. Besides, you know I’ve never treated you like a maid. In my heart, you’re like my own sister.”

Xiao Xiao nodded shyly. ”I don’t care what anyone else thinks! Young Master is so good to me, so I want to call you Young Master!”

Ye Qingchen chuckled and shook his head, deciding not to press the issue. Remembering something, he then asked, ”Xiao Xiao, after the tournament ends tomorrow, when can the Teleportation Array to the Demon Region be activated? I need to get there as soon as possible. My father has less than half a year left!”

Xiao Xiao tilted her head in thought. ”Don’t worry, Young Master. Leave the Teleportation Array to me. I’m also very worried about the Family Head’s situation. I’ll do everything I can to get the array activated as soon as possible.”

Ye Qingchen nodded, a hint of melancholy touching his heart as he thought about heading to the completely unfamiliar Demon Region.

Xiao Xiao tugged at his sleeve. ”Young Master, your opponent tomorrow is at the second level of the Martial King Realm. I have a file on him that I brought for you,” she said. ”Please don’t be angry. It’s not that I think you can’t beat him, but as they say, ’Know your enemy and know yourself, and you can fight a hundred battles without defeat.’”

As she spoke, Xiao Xiao took out a bamboo slip and offered it to him, but Ye Qingchen didn’t take it. ”Xiao Xiao, I’ve watched every match in this tournament. I already have a clear grasp of my opponent’s strength. I don’t need the report.”

Seeing his determined expression, Xiao Xiao sighed and put the bamboo slip away. ”Well, you have to do your best tomorrow, Young Master! I believe you’ll win the championship!”

With that, she cheekily stuck her tongue out at him before turning and running off.

Ye Qingchen simply smiled and shook his head. No matter what realm her cultivation reaches or how noble her status becomes, to me, she’ll always be that same kid who never grows up.

The information she offered would have been very useful, but I had to refuse. Xiao Xiao is in charge of this Sect Promotion Tournament. If I took her intelligence report, we would both be suspected of cheating. Although gathering information on an opponent beforehand is perfectly normal, I know certain people who dislike me would jump at the chance to use this against me. I don’t care what happens to me, but I could never accept Xiao Xiao being dragged into it.

Besides, I’m confident in my own abilities. My strength has reached the fifth level of the Martial Spirit Realm. Combined with my unique talents, I can definitely put up a fight, even against an opponent at the second level of the Martial King Realm!

When Ye Qingchen returned to his residence, a group of experts from the Qingyun Sect was already waiting outside his room. Seeing him, they all erupted in cheers. Li Qingfeng, grinning from ear to ear, lavished him with praise.

The Qingyun Sect’s promotion to a two-star sect was now guaranteed. Its disciples had secured the top two spots in the tournament, causing the sect’s prestige to soar. It was certain that in the future, more and more people would be drawn by its fame and seek to join their ranks.

Hei Ze and Elder Wuji were also generous with their praise, making Ye Qingchen feel a little embarrassed. Even Li Zongrui spoke up, adding, ”Ye Qingchen, not bad. You were a worthy opponent, after all. You haven’t brought shame to the Qingyun Sect.”

Ye Qingchen smiled and shook his head. ”Master,” he said to Li Qingfeng, ”I still have the final match tomorrow. I need to prepare and get myself into the right state of mind.”

Li Qingfeng nodded and led the others away, leaving Ye Qingchen his space.

Back in his room, Ye Qingchen took out a Low-grade Spirit Stone and began to cultivate. He knew it was impossible to break through to the next realm in just one day, so this time, he focused on absorbing Spiritual Energy to nourish his Martial Soul.

After a full day and night of cultivation, Ye Qingchen emerged from his room the next morning, brimming with energy and confidence as he headed for the tournament grounds.