The second round contenders include Demon Realm Saintess Miao Yin Yin, Immortal Jade Sect Leader Shi Yu Yang, Ghost Realm Crown Prince Gui Yu Chen, Gong Yi Han, Human Realm Great Emperor Xun Yu, and Rogue Cultivator Qing Ling.
The second round will also be decided by a draw, with the matches to take place one day later.
That evening, under the cloak of darkness and a howling wind, a figure streaked through the sky.
Ming Li arrived at Gong Yi Han's residence.
Lying on his bed, Gong Yi Han, who was fast asleep, suddenly opened his eyes. His figure vanished from the bed in an instant. Spiritual energy solidified into a sword in his hand, and he swung it towards a certain corner, emitting a loud boom.
Ming Li's silhouette flashed, and he suddenly appeared behind Gong Yi Han. He grabbed the hand holding the sword, pinning Gong Yi Han against the wall. Frowning, he asked, "What are you doing?"
A breath with a faint, cold fragrance wafted across Gong Yi Han's neck. Gong Yi Han's handsome face was pressed tightly against the wall, the tips of his fair ears instantly flushing red. "Mas... Master, it's you!"
Ming Li raised an eyebrow and said, "Who else would it be? Tsk! You didn't think it was a burglar breaking in, did you?"
Gong Yi Han's lips twitched slightly. What peculiar thought process did his Master have?
Recalling himself, Gong Yi Han broke free from Ming Li's grasp and asked doubtfully, "Master, why are you looking for me so late? Is there something important?"
Upon hearing this, Ming Li took out a sword emanating purple cold energy from his spatial dimension and handed it to Gong Yi Han.
Gong Yi Han received the sword with both hands and asked in confusion, "Master, what kind of sword is this?"
"Zi Wei Sword," Ming Li replied in an even tone.
Hearing this, Gong Yi Han's hand trembled, nearly dropping the sword.
This was originally a spiritual artifact prepared by the Jin Li System for the male protagonist Chu Jun Mo at the beginning, but Ming Li had gotten there first, leaving Chu Jun Mo empty-handed.
Now, Ming Li was giving this sword to Gong Yi Han, instructing him to use it to defeat the female protagonist Miao Yin Yin.
Using the male protagonist's sword against the female protagonist was a rather brilliant idea!
Gong Yi Han swallowed hard, looking at Ming Li with disbelief, then at the sword in his hand. "Master, where did you get this sword?"
Ming Li, with words that stunned all who heard them, faintly uttered two words: "I picked it up."
Gong Yi Han: "Master, you wouldn't have been scammed, would you! The Zi Wei Sword is a top-tier divine artifact. How could it be found just by picking it up." Gong Yi Han deeply felt that his Master must have been deceived, or perhaps his eyes had a problem.
Ming Li glanced at Gong Yi Han, who was staring at the sword blankly, and said, "Tomorrow, you will use this sword to fight Miao Yin Yin. She is a character with the protagonist's powerful halo, and even Ling Ji, who ranks third among the seven major forces, was defeated by her." If he didn't use this sword, Ming Li feared his disciple would be killed by the female protagonist tomorrow.
Gong Yi Han: "..." What if this really was the Zi Wei Sword, then wouldn't he be bullying her too much...
Just as Gong Yi Han was about to say something, he met Ming Li's chilling gaze.
Gong Yi Han: "...Swallowing again, he held back the words he was about to speak.
Heh heh... Master is supreme, and whatever Master says goes...
He would be an obedient disciple, not going against Master, not angering Master.
This was definitely not cowardice; it was filial piety...
ps: Good night, my dears! And thank you all for the gifts!
Mu Shi Qi