Scene Four: Praise for Cassius
Xu Jian approached Cassius' body lying on the ground. He picked him up and placed him on a chair beside the arena, splashing water on his face to wake him up.
Xu Jian: "You did well, boy. But you need to control yourself. Your power is great, yes, but losing your mind makes you more of a burden than an asset."
Cassius slowly regained consciousness, gazing at Xu Jian with a mixture of respect and frustration.
Cassius (hoarsely): "Thank you… I'll learn from this lesson."
Xu Jian (with a faint smile): "Do that. Otherwise, your next end will be far more painful."
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Final Scene: The Hall Falls Silent
The hall fell into silence after the battle ended. The spectators began to truly grasp the magnitude of Xu Jian's power. He glanced at them all with disdain.
Xu Jian: "Is there anyone else brave enough to challenge me?"
Everyone lowered their heads, realizing that facing Xu Jian meant certain doom.
From a corner of the hall, Yura observed this man… He was more than just power. There was something greater within him—something that sparked both curiosity and fear.
To be continued…
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Scene One: A Side Conversation
After the battle, Xu Jian sat on a chair next to Yura, quietly gazing at the arena.
Xu Jian: "Cassius is strong, but his loss of control made the fight unserious. If he had better command over his power, I might've fought him more earnestly."
Yura: "Power alone isn't enough. It's the heart and mind that guide it. Cassius lost sight of that. His strength may be immense, but without the right will, it's just luck."
Xu Jian (with a light smile): "Exactly. That's what I was thinking."
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Scene Two: The Cardinal's Rage
In the middle of the conversation, Cardinal Joseph approached, furious, a terrifying black aura rising from his body.
Cardinal Joseph: "You think this is over? We still have many things to settle. Everything will come in due time."
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Scene Three: Warmth Amidst the Cold
Yura felt a warmth she hadn't known in a long time—true, comforting warmth. Her cheeks turned red with embarrassment, but she said nothing, allowing her tears to slowly stop.
Xu Jian and Yura continued walking, silence surrounding them. The cold air seemed to vanish, replaced by a strange warmth between them.
Xu Jian (in his mind): "Maybe I'm not the best at this… but at least I tried."
Yura (in her mind): "This man… despite everything, he seems to carry more than just strength. Maybe… he's someone I can trust."
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Scene One: A Long, Grueling Journey
Everyone was on horseback, slowly moving along the rough paths. Xu Jian let out a loud sigh, clearly bored.
Xu Jian: "Yura, this journey is taking forever… Are we close yet?"
Yura: "Yes. Because of our dear sister, Chu, we're using horses instead of beasts. It's frustrating."
Chu (defensive): "What?! That's not my fault!"
Yura (sharply): "How is it not? You didn't feed the beasts and now look where we are."
Yuxin: "Ugh, stop fighting. Let me get some sleep, at least."
Xu Jian (losing patience): "Lucifer… curse them all. Just let me meditate in peace."
Yuxin (in her mind): "His energy… it's rising fast. What immense power."
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Scene Two: Arrival at Jade City
As they approached the city, Xu Jian pointed ahead.
Xu Jian: "Oh, I can see the walls of Jade City from here!"
As he got closer, he inhaled deeply, surprised by a breathtaking fragrance. They entered the city, and the moment Xu Jian set foot inside, he was stunned. Women were everywhere, stunningly beautiful and in positions of authority and respect, as if they were the ruling class.
On the other hand, he also noticed hateful glares from a large group of sect disciples—those he had antagonized in the past.
Xu Jian: "Yura, it seems everyone here holds a grudge against me. Isn't that fun?"
Yura (sternly): "Don't do anything stupid here. We're not here to cause trouble. Remember that well."
Xu Jian (pretending to be innocent): "Don't worry, Yura. I'm a gentleman. I won't do anything. I promise."
Chu (sarcastically): "Right. I'm sure you'll start a fight in less than an hour."
Xu Jian (in his mind with a sly grin): "Damn you all… Just let me get the artifact and leave. Then, I'll show you all the devil's true face."
Xu Jian: "What a beautiful scent… It's enchanting."
Yura (with mixed feelings): "Yes, this city is perfect—everything is beautiful. But it's also a city of envy and greed. The kind that attracts the vile
To by continued....