“Hmm?” Lin Xiao was slightly surprised. The boy was terrified to this extent, yet he still wanted to step forward? Was he trying to temper himself?
“Oh?” Even Jiang Tao in the distance was somewhat astonished. He had only said it casually. Yet someone was actually going to come up?
A look of surprise appeared on the Yin Yang Sect Master’s face. Normally, Zhou Qian did not even dare to speak in slightly larger settings. Yet at this moment, he actually dared to step forward?
Had he really been provoked by his words?
In that instant, the Yin Yang Sect Master even felt an inexplicable sense of guilt. Had his words been too hurtful, causing this disciple of their Yin Yang Sect to feel stimulated inside?
Deep down, stepping forward at this time was truly not a wise choice. Clearly, it would be going up to take a beating. After all, compared to the others, Zhou Qian’s strength was far too weak.
Yet with the timid Zhou Qian going up now, he suddenly did not know if it was good or bad.
“I hope it will help build some courage in his heart.” The Yin Yang Sect Master sighed inwardly.
“Senior Brother Zhou?” The female disciple beside him looked at Zhou Qian in shock. Her eyes filled with deep worry.
“Whoosh!” At that moment, Zhou Qian’s body suddenly shot forward. He flew dozens of miles ahead of the city, then stopped there. He gestured to Jiang Tao and said, “Brother Jiang Tao, please wait a moment!”
“What?” At this point, everyone was bewildered.
They were some distance from the Flame Province group and unaware of the details. They had not paid attention to Zhou Qian’s situation. Suddenly, someone stepped forward, yet called for a pause. This left them unable to react.
After all, the previous few had charged straight in.
However, when they focused on this youth, they suddenly noticed that his legs were shaking violently. They were dumbfounded.
The one stepping into battle was actually trembling in his legs?
“He seems to be shaking?”
“Yes, he is shaking!”
“Hahaha, am I seeing this right? Someone steps forward and is shaking!”
“Flame Province actually has such a coward. Hahaha!”
“The south truly produces talents. Hahaha…”
“Kid, if you’re scared, hurry back home!”
“Child, go home. Sacred Province is not suitable for you!”
“Hahaha…”
…
From the Mysterious Province side, waves of loud laughter rang out.
In the clash between the two provinces, such a scene had appeared. It was truly a huge joke.
This would probably become an indelible black mark in Flame Province’s history. In the future, when they met geniuses from Flame Province, they would have plenty of material to mock them.
“Good heavens, this is simply a freak!”
“Truly, in this vast world, nothing is too strange. Stepping up temporarily, yet scared to the point of shaking.”
“If you’re so scared, just don’t go up. No one is forcing him. This is simply losing face completely.”
…
Even the onlookers from Sacred Province were utterly astonished. This was the first time they had seen such a scene.
Warriors all had the heart of a strong person. How could someone tremble violently before even stepping into battle?
Moreover, even if scared, do not force yourself to go up. Staying hidden in the back would be better.
This was simply seeking humiliation!
“Oh no…” The Yin Yang Sect Master could not help covering his forehead. He inwardly cursed. If you go up, just go up. Getting beaten back immediately would be fine. It would not be noticed, and the goal of tempering his mindset would be achieved.
But why did you go up and then stop?
Preparing to retreat?
At this moment, the Yin Yang Sect Master completely regretted it. He regretted provoking the other party. With this appearance, their Yin Yang Sect had lost all face.
The other disciples of Yin Yang Sect also found it hard to watch. They wished they were not from Yin Yang Sect, not from Flame Province, and had nothing to do with Zhou Qian.
Only the sixteen or seventeen-year-old female disciple stared fixedly at Zhou Qian. Her eyes had already reddened.
“Junior Sister, I know I am inferior in skill.”
At that moment, Zhou Qian shouted loudly, “However, today I want to prove to you that… I am not the most cowardly!”
With that, he turned and slowly flew towards Jiang Tao.
As he flew, his body could not help trembling. Yet he gritted his teeth and continued forward.
In that instant, tears welled up like a spring in the female disciple’s eyes.
She knew that although Zhou Qian had talent, it was only within their Yin Yang Sect. She knew all of Zhou Qian’s trump cards. His strength was truly far inferior to Jiang Tao’s.
Normally, even against someone of similar strength, Zhou Qian would not dare to step forward.
He only dared when the opponent was far weaker than him.
Only because he had the highest talent in their sect at this age had the sect master taken him on a few training trips, throwing him into piles of spirit beasts. He had unleashed his potential just to survive, achieving his current cultivation and strength.
Yet his nature remained hard to change.
Today, for her sake, he had stepped out.
Although in this setting, the opponent would not strike ruthlessly, for Zhou Qian, it was akin to facing death with resolve.
It was as if he was going to die for her.
Even though this death was utterly unworthy.
Therefore, in this moment, she was moved.
Although Zhou Qian had his flaw of timidity, he was a good person. Zhou Qian liked her and treated her well.
She also harboured affection for Zhou Qian. Thus, she had always encouraged him from the side.
However, because of his timidity, he had never dared to confess his feelings.
Even now, facing what felt like certain death, he had not said any words of love to her.
Yet she knew this was Zhou Qian’s confession to her, using a price equivalent to his life to confess.
Meanwhile, the Yin Yang Sect Master could not help covering his old face. The other Yin Yang Sect disciples also covered their foreheads.
They had been wondering why Zhou Qian had the courage to step forward today. It turned out he was trying to play the hero to pursue their junior sister.
However, playing the hero was fine, but do not drag their face into it…
Seeing the scene before him, Lin Xiao could not help finding it both amusing and exasperating.
He could naturally see that overcoming one’s innate weakness was no different from fighting desperately against people like them.
Deep down, he somewhat admired Zhou Qian’s actions. Willing to overcome his nature’s weakness for the person he admired. However, this was a bit too… unique.
The onlookers all fell silent.
After all this time, it turned out this young fellow wanted to play the hero.
Yet would any girl like this method?
They would probably be scared away by the embarrassment, right?
At this point, Jiang Tao opposite was also stunned. He had challenged countless people and encountered all sorts of situations. However, this was truly the first time he had met something like this.
“Whoosh!”
A vast momentum swept out from Jiang Tao’s body. Terrifying pressure enveloped Zhou Qian. His tone carried a fierce threat as he said, “Little brother, using me to play the hero might make you very embarrassed. Are you sure?”
“I…”
In that moment, a situation that made everyone’s jaws drop appeared. Zhou Qian turned around and immediately flew back.
“I…” The Yin Yang Sect Master suddenly felt an impulse to slap Zhou Qian to death.
“Damn…” The Yin Yang Sect disciples were dumbfounded.
Even the female disciple who had been tearing up was momentarily stunned. Then her crying grew louder.
