The Side Character Who Wins by Doing Nothing

Lu Sangjiu’s expression was grave. ’With Miao Rui’s strength, she could rival a genius like Yan Zui from the Joyful Union Sect. How could a figure like that be completely unknown, even for a Loose Cultivator?’

With a single slash, Miao Rui broke through Lu Sangjiu’s attack. The corner of her lips curled into a smile. ”Any other moves? If not... you’re about to lose.”

From Miao Rui’s expression, Lu Sangjiu sensed her malice. ’It seems... she really is after me.’

Wiping a trace of blood from her lips, Lu Sangjiu said coolly, ”It’s too early to talk about defeat.”

”Duoduo, come back!”

She recalled Duoduo to her Spirit Beast Bag. It was clear that Duoduo could no longer help in this battle. It had also expended too much energy, and might get injured if it stayed out.

Although she had only formed a contract with Duoduo after being ambushed, the Spirit Beast had helped her a great deal and was usually very low-maintenance. Naturally, she had to protect it.

Seeing Lu Sangjiu’s action, Miao Rui gave a derisive smile. ”Well then, let me see what other tricks you have up your sleeve.”

She didn’t attack, clearly waiting for Lu Sangjiu to make the first move.

’She’s certainly confident.’

Lu Sangjiu didn’t dare use her true power at this moment. She could only resort to moves she had previously scorned. But she also knew that none of them would have much effect on Miao Rui.

’So... I can only try that one move.’

The Spiritual Power throughout her body suddenly erupted. Her long black hair whipped around her as a golden mark appeared on her forehead. Floating in mid-air, she looked like a God!

Luo Linlang’s pupils contracted, her face a mask of shock. ”That’s... Starry Sky!”

Starry Sky was the ultimate technique of the Seven Emotions Sect and was notoriously difficult to master. ’Within the entire sect, only one Supreme Elder knows it. When did Lu Sangjiu learn it?’

Luo Linlang couldn’t believe her eyes. ’Isn’t my Little Junior Sister a bit too outrageously talented? She’s been cultivating for less than two years! This is insane!’

Luo Linlang was utterly stunned. Beside her, though Feng Lin, Chi Yan, and the others didn’t know what Starry Sky was, they could see the immense power of Lu Sangjiu’s technique.

One by one, their eyes widened and they held their breath, not daring to blink for fear of missing something.

Lu Sangjiu performed a Sealing with her hands. Instantly, countless golden points of light gathered before her. At a glance, didn’t it look just like a vast starry sky, shimmering and twinkling?

At that moment, Miao Rui clearly sensed the danger. Her previous condescending attitude vanished without a trace.

Her pupils contracted. Daring not to be arrogant or hesitant any longer, she slashed rapidly with her saber, launching an attack on Lu Sangjiu in an attempt to stop her.

But it was too late. The myriad points of light shot out like arrows loosed from a bow, each one carrying immense power as they flew straight toward Miao Rui’s slashing saber.

Miao Rui’s previously invincible Sword Skill instantly crumbled. She was sent flying, and she coughed up a large mouthful of blood as she slammed into the ground!

Of course, after unleashing such a powerful move, Lu Sangjiu’s Spiritual Power was almost completely depleted, and her face had grown much paler.

After all, this was not a technique a Foundation Establishment Cultivator should have been able to use. Lu Sangjiu had an advantage due to her powerful meridians, but she still suffered a severe loss of Spiritual Power.

But judging by Miao Rui’s condition, she shouldn’t have any strength left to fight... ’I still won!’

The referee glanced over. Miao Rui appeared to have fainted, so he immediately announced, ”In this match, Lu Sangjiu is the victor.”

However, just as the referee’s voice faded, a stream of black gas suddenly surged from Miao Rui’s body and shot toward Lu Sangjiu at incredible speed!

”Look out!”

Luo Linlang and the others cried out in alarm. But Lu Sangjiu had no strength left, and the black gas was so fast that she had no time to react. She could only watch helplessly as it burrowed into the spot between her eyebrows.

Lu Sangjiu’s expression changed. She spat out a large mouthful of blood and fell to one knee.

Although the referee was a Nascent Soul Cultivator, he hadn’t expected such a sudden turn of events and failed to react in time to stop it.

Seeing that Lu Sangjiu had been hit, he became furious and struck out at Miao Rui with his palm.

But unexpectedly, after taking the blow, Miao Rui’s body transformed into a wooden puppet!

The referee’s face fell. ”...A Puppet Avatar!”

Everyone present was stunned by this development. Then, the wooden puppet used its last bit of strength to let out a wild, maniacal laugh.

”You so-called Immortal Gates have always looked down on us Evil Cultivators! Yet today, with so many of you gathered here, not a single one could even detect my avatar. You’re all just a bunch of trash!”

These words made the referee’s face turn ashen with rage. He was about to strike the wooden puppet again, but it self-destructed first.

Lu Sangjiu remained silent. Just a moment ago, she had received a voice transmission from Miao Rui.

”Lu Sangjiu, you have been afflicted by my curse technique. If you don’t want to die, come find me in Qingyun State within one month.”

Lu Sangjiu immediately realized. ”You’re from the Qilin Sect?”

”Good, you figured it out. Did you think you could just snatch our things and walk away scot-free? It’s not that simple.”

”I advise you not to tell your masters. Otherwise, you’ll never see me, and you can forget about lifting the curse technique.”

”If this curse technique is not lifted within a month, your physical body will rot away until you die. Even your soul will be eroded and disintegrated by the curse until your Divine Soul is completely annihilated.”

After saying this, Miao Rui’s voice vanished completely. No matter how Lu Sangjiu called out, there was no response.

After failing to vent his anger, the referee could only rush over to check on Lu Sangjiu’s condition. ”How are you? Do you feel anything wrong?”

Lu Sangjiu snapped back to her senses and quickly shook her head. ”I’m fine.”

But the referee didn’t believe her. ”You’ve coughed up so much blood, how could you be fine? Besides, that wisp of black energy was clearly nothing good. Why would an Evil Cultivator do something pointless?”

”This won’t do. Young friend, you must come with me to see a Medical Cultivator for a proper examination!”

Such a major incident had happened in a match he was overseeing; it was a dereliction of his duty. If anything else were to happen to Lu Sangjiu, he would truly be too ashamed to face anyone.

Just then, the Barrier opened, and Luo Linlang and the others immediately rushed over, adding their pleas. ”That’s right, Little Junior Sister, you should go get checked. Just in case, right?”

Everyone clearly disbelieved her claims of being fine. But in reality, with the Heavenly Punishment Power standing guard inside her body, how could a mere curse possibly be its opponent?

The wisp of black gas had likely provoked the Heavenly Punishment Power’s disgust. The moment it entered her body, it was instantly devoured.

It was precisely because the Heavenly Punishment Power had stirred that her body had been rocked by the internal shockwave, causing her to vomit so much blood.

However, Lu Sangjiu didn’t want anyone to know she was actually fine. The Qilin Sect had finally revealed a clue, and she wanted to follow it to track them down.

Otherwise, having a sword constantly hanging over her head was a deeply unpleasant feeling.

To play along with their scheme, she couldn’t let anyone inspect her condition. So, she secretly shot Luo Linlang and the others a meaningful look.