"Miss Mu... your condition is indeed admirable. But could you perhaps consider changing the person?"
Yu Longxuan said.
Yu Wenzhao nodded in agreent.
"After all, Young Master Bai's strength is well known. Within our generation, there is hardly anyone who could match him."
That was already putting it politely.
Everyone present knew the truth. There wasn't "hardly anyone."
There was no one.
None of the princes were foolish enough to challenge Bai Zihan in public and humiliate themselves.
If they could, they would have done so long ago to marry Bai Xueqing.
Mu Linyue tilted her head slightly, as if considering their words.
Then she spoke again, her tone calm.
"That wouldn't be appropriate. Cousin Bai has bullied since I was young."
Mu Linyue continued with a straight face.
"So naturally, my future husband should be stronger than him... so he can help take revenge."
Her tone remained completely serious, as if this was only natural.
The mont those words fell, several people nearly choked.
Bullied?
Revenge?
Who here hadn't suffered at his hands in so way?
If soone could truly take revenge on him, then Bai Zihan wouldn't be standing there right now.
The idea sounded satisfying, but reality was another matter entirely.
It would already be good if they didn't suffer at his hands anymore.
Yu Wenzhao forced a smile.
"Miss Mu, Young Master Bai is a gentleman among gentlen. How can he bully a beautiful girl like you? It is surely just a joke, and Miss Mu shouldn't take it too seriously."
Yu Wenzhao not only praised Bai Zihan to gain favor but also subtly tried to persuade her to change her condition.
Indeed, the royals were very eloquent with their words.
Mu Linyue looked at them quietly, then shook her head.
"This is my condition!"
No room for negotiation.
Well, there shouldn't be one, since she was trying to reject them and ensure that other n also don't think about marrying her.
Mu Linyue's condition lingered in the air, with no one willing to accept it.
Even the two princes considered dropping the matter for now and bringing it up later.
Just when it seed the matter would end there, a voice cut through the crowd.
"Do you truly an what you said?"
Everyone turned.
A man stepped forward. The mont he appeared, recognition spread like wildfire.
"It's him...!"
"Feng Xuanye!"
"The Void Refinent genius from the Tianyan Empire!"
Whispers erupted.
Feng Xuanye!
A na that carried undeniable prestige.
He had stepped into the Void Refinent Realm at just forty-widely regarded
as one of the youngest to ever do so in the Eastern Region.
Not only that, rumors claid he had once fought a Great Ascension Realm expert to a draw.
Whether exaggerated or not, no one dared underestimate him.
He was considered one of the strongest martial geniuses of his generation.
If not for the ergence of geniuses like Bai Xueqing and Bai Zihan, his fa would be much higher than what it was.
His gaze fell directly on Mu Linyue.
"I assu your words hold true for as well."
There was no hesitation in his voice.
It was clear that he was here for her.
Unlike the two princes, who were more interested in her background, he was more interested in her.
Her beauty.
Her talent.
In his eyes, only soone like Mu Linyue was worthy to stand beside him.
A ripple spread through the Desolate Heaven Empire's side.
The Tianyan Empire's greatest genius!
Among the many empires surrounding the Desolate Heaven Empire, the
strongest was definitely the Tianyan Empire.
There were frequent clashes between the two empires along the border, and it could be said that their relationship was the worst among all neighboring
powers.
Many looked at him with surprise while others with pity.
What he was doing was extrely courageous, no doubt-especially to those from the Desolate Heaven Empire who had personally witnessed Bai Zihan's
strength.
But more than bravery, many thought it was foolishness.
Feng Xuanye, however, thought differently.
He had heard the rumors regarding Bai Zihan.
That Bai Zihan had defeated Great Ascension demonic elders.
That his strength was monstrous.
But he wasn't convinced by rumors alone.
He himself had fought against elders of his own clan-true Great Ascension
experts and managed to hold his ground.
And in his mind, those elders were far stronger than re demonic cultivators.
If Bai Zihan could do it, then so could he.
By that logic, he believed he could win.
But that wasn't the only reason why he dared to challenge Bai Zihan.
His gaze shifted slightly toward Bai Zihan.
A faint spark of battle intent flickered in his eyes.
He wanted to see for himself.
The so-called genius who had overshadowed his own na.
Were those feats real?
Or just exaggerated rumors?
Did Bai Zihan truly deserve that reputation?
Or-
Was he nothing more than a story inflated by the Desolate Heaven Empire?
The representatives from the Tianyan Empire also showed no intention of
stopping Feng Xuanye.
They even smiled and seed to agree with his decision. Seemingly appearing as if saying, 'everyone might fear Bai Zihan but we don't!"
They also wanted to gauge Bai Zihan's true strength, as he would undoubtedly beco a future threat to their empire.
Even if Feng Xuanye, they didn't think it would change anything for them.
Moreover, if Mu Linyue were to beco Feng Xuanye's wife, she would be brought into the Tianyan Empire.
Such a genius-if they could claim her-would undoubtedly elevate their
alchemy standing.
Not to ntion, if Feng Xuanye defeated Bai Zihan, it would diminish Bai Zihan's current fa while elevating Feng Xuanye's.
So, no matter the outco, it was a win-win situation. Though, naturally, it would be far better if Feng Xuanye won.
A faint frown appeared on Mu Linyue's face.
She had thought that invoking Bai Zihan's na would be enough to deter
anyone.
Within the Desolate Heaven Empire, that na alone was enough to silence even the most confident geniuses.
But she had overlooked one thing.
Outsiders did not fear him the sa way-especially not soone like Feng
Xuanye.
For a brief mont, she felt a slight headache coming on.
Still, her expression quickly returned to calm.
Since the words had already been spoken, there was no reason to take them
back.
Moreover, she trusted Bai Zihan's strength.
Although she had not witnessed it personally, from everything she had heard,
she believed it was unlikely he would lose.
Mu Linyue gave a small nod.
"My words naturally stand."
Feng Xuanye's lips curved into a smile.
"Good!"
His aura surged faintly, a sharp edge of excitent flashing in his eyes.
"Then let's not waste any more ti."
His gaze shifted, locking directly onto Bai Zihan.
"I challenge Bai Zihan to a match!"
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