Divine Wilderness Dragon Emperor

Chapter 397: Chapter 396: This Life is Enough

Ling Fei caught Shangguan Wan’Er in his arms. Even after they landed, he seemed to have forgotten everything else.

The crowd on the Observation Platform erupted in discussion.

The people from the Beiming Sword Sect watched with dark expressions.

The elders of the Lingyun Sect, however, frowned from time to time.

Yuan Huaitian remained silent, but his eyes were fixed on the stage, watching everything intently.

Although he had said he wouldn’t meddle in Ling Fei’s personal affairs, he would naturally not be careless when it came to Ling Fei’s safety.

As for whether this Shangguan Wan’Er truly loved Ling Fei, he would observe from the side.

On the competition stage, Lian Shuang saw Ling Fei catch Shangguan Wan’Er and land, then gaze lovingly at the woman in his arms. A rare frown creased her brow.

But she simply stood there on the stage, her blue Spirit Sword in hand, saying nothing. Her clear eyes calmly watched Ling Fei and Shangguan Wan’Er ahead.

Ling Fei and Shangguan Wan’Er stared at each other, both lost in the moment.

However, the voices from below the stage were numerous.

”Whoa, does Ling the Pill Master have to be like this? They’ve already landed, and he’s still holding on to her.”

”Ling the Pill Master is being a bit shameless, isn’t he? He’s a grand Alchemy Master and the future Southern Wilderness Pill King. Does he really need to worry about not finding a beautiful woman?”

”But that Shangguan Wan’Er is a peerless beauty. Compared to Lian Shuang, each has her own merits. Her strength is just slightly inferior, that’s all.”

After seeing Shangguan Wan’Er’s stunning beauty, however, the crowd felt his actions were understandable. After all, a beauty like her was a rare sight, seen only once in a century!

Amidst these voices, Ling Fei gradually came back to his senses.

”Your injuries!” He helped Shangguan Wan’Er up and asked in a low voice.

”Lian Shuang held back a little, so it’s nothing serious,” Shangguan Wan’Er said.

But the shock from that sword strike was still hard to forget.

”That’s good.” Hearing this, Ling Fei finally breathed a sigh of relief. A moment ago, when he saw Lian Shuang attack with her full power, he had a bad feeling.

From that one sword strike from Lian Shuang, he had sensed a heart-pounding aura.

Clearly, after three months, Lian Shuang’s Sword Dao Mystical had grown even more powerful.

Although Shangguan Wan’Er wasn’t seriously injured, seeing her beautiful face pale and the blood at the corner of her mouth filled Ling Fei with immense tenderness.

He gazed at Shangguan Wan’Er, desperately wanting to take her away and have her stay with him at the Lingyun Sect.

But Ling Fei was also afraid that Shangguan Wan’Er would be harmed.

What if the Beiming Sword Sect took forceful action?

Even with the Lingyun Sect’s backing, could he guarantee that Shangguan Wan’Er wouldn’t be hurt?

Ling Fei’s brow furrowed tightly, and he remained silent for a long time.

Especially after seeing Shangguan Wan’Er’s fragile appearance, he couldn’t bear the thought of letting this woman suffer even the slightest harm.

”I will always wait for you. I respect all your choices. As long as you are willing, I am ready to shelter you from the storm at any time. No one can control your destiny, because I will be with you.” Ling Fei took Shangguan Wan’Er’s delicate hand, pulled her into his embrace, and whispered in her ear.

His large hand wrapped around her waist. Feeling his strong arms, Shangguan Wan’Er felt incomparably happy.

When Ling Fei’s words reached her ears, her heart melted. She felt that no moment had ever been happier than this.

If it were possible, she would want to stay in this moment forever.

’Go to the Lingyun Sect?’ At the same time, this thought surfaced in Shangguan Wan’Er’s mind.

But she had her worries.

If she went to the Lingyun Sect, would the Beiming Sword Sect let her go?

Would the Beiming Sword Sect spare her family?

Even if the Lingyun Sect offered its support, would it be in time?

The risks involved were too great.

The idea that had just emerged in Shangguan Wan’Er’s mind was gradually suppressed.

After all, she still had family in the Beiming Sword Sect.

Like Shangguan Qingmu.

She also had family in the Great Tang Empire.

Her lovely sister, Yurou, and her father, who had once supported her so strongly.

If anything were to happen to them, could she live with herself?

At this thought, a mist clouded Shangguan Wan’Er’s eyes, and her heart filled with endless helplessness.

In this life, wanting to live freely, repaying kindness and avenging wrongs—how could it ever be so easy!

”This matter requires careful planning,” Shangguan Wan’Er said simply to Ling Fei via voice transmission.

’Careful planning?’ Ling Fei’s brow furrowed. He quickly thought of many things and understood the various concerns in Shangguan Wan’Er’s heart.

In fact, it was because he shared these concerns that he hadn’t pressed Shangguan Wan’Er to make an immediate decision.

Otherwise, the series of consequences would be more than he could bear.

”Alright. I’ll find a way to resolve your many concerns.” After taking a deep breath, Ling Fei sent a voice transmission, his heart filled with excitement.

At the very least, Shangguan Wan’Er had already agreed to be with him.

The next step was to eliminate those worries holding them back.

But the anxiety in Shangguan Wan’Er’s heart did not fade.

Because the Beiming Sword Sect had already given her an order: find an opportunity to kill Ling Fei.

Her time was running out.

But she didn’t want to tell Ling Fei about these things.

Because it was all too late.

Matters had spiraled beyond her control.

Even if she told Ling Fei, what could it change!

If a war broke out between the two sects, could she protect her family in time?

Shangguan Wan’Er had no confidence she could.

Since she had no confidence, her only choice was to sacrifice herself.

’If I die, the Beiming Sword Sect won’t take its anger out on my family, right?’

’No matter what, having this moment in my life is enough,’ Shangguan Wan’Er thought to herself, her delicate hands tightening their embrace around Ling Fei.

Very tight, so very tight!

It was as if she desperately wanted to hold onto this moment and make it last for an eternity.

With some reluctance, Ling Fei and Shangguan Wan’Er went to the Waiting Battle Platform together.

Thus, Lian Shuang was the victor of this battle.

Lian Shuang, expressionless, landed on the Waiting Battle Platform with her Spirit Sword in hand.

After a brief glance at Shangguan Wan’Er and Ling Fei sitting cross-legged together, Lian Shuang also sat down cross-legged, closed her eyes, and said nothing.

This scene caused people to sigh inexplicably.

This was especially true for the disciples of the Lingyun Sect. Many shook their heads, as if feeling it was unfair to Lian Shuang.

Lian Shuang had even given Ling Fei guidance before!

Yet now, Ling Fei was being lovey-dovey with another woman right in front of her.

”Junior Sister Lian Shuang even helped Ling Fei when he was in danger,” Zhao Fan murmured, also feeling it was unfair to her.

Back at the Dongze Ruins, it was Lian Shuang who fought off disciples from various sects all by herself, buying Ling Fei the time he needed to successfully merge with the Celestial Fire!

That was a debt of gratitude that could not be considered light.

However, matters of the heart were not something he could meddle in, so he could only let things develop naturally.

”Senior Sister Lian Shuang should have been a bit more forward back then. At least she should have let Ling the Pill Master know how she felt!” Fang Yuan muttered. ”Now look what’s happened, someone else has captured Ling the Pill Master’s heart!” She felt it was a great pity. For some reason, she believed Senior Sister Lian Shuang must have had feelings for Ling the Pill Master.

Otherwise, why would Lian Shuang have gone to see Ling Fei several times?

You have to understand, she never used to give anyone else the time of day!

Besides, that one time, Lian Shuang even went to the Falling Star Mountain Range herself and waited for Ling Fei for several days.

Many disciples of the Lingyun Sect felt indignant on Lian Shuang’s behalf.

All of this, of course, was because they were from the same sect as Lian Shuang, so they naturally supported her.

At this time, the winners and losers of the other matches were also decided one by one.

He Tianming was defeated. Chen Lei was defeated. Wan Qingshan was defeated!

With that, the top five positions were decided.

These five people were Ling Fei, Lian Shuang, Xu Zitao, Beiming Shang, and Monk Yuan Kong.

As for the other five, they would compete for the sixth to tenth rankings.

After a short rest, the competition began once again.

The five of them activated their Plaques at the same time.

WENG!

A Light Pattern flashed, and Ling Fei was pulled forward.

Lian Shuang was also pulled forward.

Beiming Shang was pulled forward as well, along with Monk Yuan Kong.