Chapter 86: The Fire Dance of the Proud Daughter of Heaven.
I was speaking the truth. If there were doubts, that was fine. After all, it's not surprising if people don't know.
But the tone of the person who arrived was like a proud peacock—intent on trampling all living beings beneath his feet just to stand taller on the pedestal he'd built for himself.
This domineering attitude, tearing others down to elevate himself, made Su Ye and Zhu Zhuqing quite unhappy.
The good mood from their tryst and playful time together instantly soured.
Turning their heads, their eyes turned cold.
The woman in red walked over arrogantly, nose in the air. Behind her trailed a group of young girls.
The group of seven wore red clothing that resembled college uniforms—likely students from a particular academy.
Their temperament mirrored that of the leading woman: arrogant, with faces full of superiority.
"Hmph, you think you can be arrogant just because you've won one or two matches? Ridiculous."
"Hey, Huo Lie, don't be mad. You haven't seen much of the world—it's not worth it. We're not here to bully noobs."
"After all, you're still a bumpkin. Not everyone can run wild in Tiandou City!"
…
Their arrogant attitude clearly drew a line between themselves and everyone else.
Only they were the so-called "geniuses"—able to command the wind and rain in Tiandou City, looking down upon the world.
"Are you looking for death?"
Zhu Zhuqing's gentle expression vanished. Her eyes surged with murderous intent, her cold tone cutting through like a wind from a glacial canyon.
Her natural temperament was cold and detached. Although she was more restrained around Su Ye, she never bothered putting on a friendly face for outsiders.
Her mood was already foul from their interrupted date, and now she was being humiliated like this...
If this weren't the Great Fighting Soul Arena, she wouldn't have said a word—she would've acted already.
Her cultivation level was at the 38th rank. The netherworld soul power mixed in her icy words caused several faces to change.
Huo Wu couldn't help but raise an eyebrow, intrigued.
Her unruly eyes brightened. It seemed she'd found someone who barely qualified for her to look at.
"Hmph, no wonder you dare to speak so arrogantly. Turns out you've got a little strength."
"It's a pity this is Tiandou City—outstanding geniuses are everywhere!"
She slowly admired her beautiful jade fingers, sliding them along one by one. Her proud demeanor suggested that she alone stood at the top.
A sneer curled at her lips as she looked over.
"Someone like you… even with good soul power, you're nothing but a paper tiger. Soul masters speak with strength."
"Geniuses come in different levels. In front of a true genius, ordinary ones are just cats and dogs."
"I'll admit—you're lucky. Not everyone gets the chance to witness true greatness. Most stay frogs at the bottom of a well."
The atmosphere went quiet.
Su Ye seemed to recognize the woman. The red school uniform—she must be from Blazing Fire Academy.
That would make her Huo Wu, vice-captain of the Blazing Fire Team.
Huo Wu?? A genius??
Su Ye looked at her like she was an idiot. He couldn't believe she had the nerve to say that.
He remembered in the original story: Huo Wu was arrogant and couldn't accept defeat. In order to beat Tang San, she'd even disbanded her own academy's team and merged with another.
Even worse, she'd tried to alter the competition rules and made a deal with Spirit Hall—threatening to join them.
And her family? A Tiandou noble clan. Her behavior was a joke.
"I think I just heard someone fart. Loudly, too."
"Did you hear it?" Su Ye nudged Zhu Zhuqing.
Zhu Zhuqing snorted. "Not only was it loud, it stank. Overwhelmingly so."
Beautiful.
Su Ye gave her an admiring look. Their tacit understanding was growing stronger by the day.
Seeing the two mocking her, implying she was spewing nonsense—calling her mouth that—Huo Wu was immediately furious.
"You're looking for death!!"
Ka—
A hand tightly grabbed Huo Wu's wrist.
"Brother—!" Huo Wu snapped, indignant.
Huo Wushuang shook his head. His not-so-handsome face turned hard as iron. Sternly, he said:
"This is the Great Fighting Soul Arena—not a place for reckless fighting. If you want to fight, take it elsewhere."
He gave Su Ye a look that said, You got lucky. Huo Wu, furious, snorted coldly and reluctantly backed off.
Her chest heaved with anger. Her sharp little eyes looked ready to cut Su Ye and Zhu Zhuqing into pieces.
Su Ye couldn't help but chuckle.
Even Ning Rongrong—spoiled as she was—had never been this arrogant. If he didn't know better, he'd think Huo Wu's family ruled the entire continent.
But he, Su Ye, didn't need anyone like her telling him what to do.
Seeing his sister humiliated, Huo Wushuang, ever the doting brother, stepped forward with a dark face and a harsh tone:
"You two are so arrogant. You clearly don't take us seriously. Too arrogant."
"You need to realize there are always people stronger than you. In Tiandou City, I suggest you act humble."
"If you don't agree—fight me."
"Huo Wushuang. Level 38. Strong Attack System War Soul Master. I want to see how strong you really are!"
Su Ye and Zhu Zhuqing exchanged a look. Zhu Zhuqing couldn't help but chuckle, thinking:
You really chose the wrong person to mess with.
Su Ye might look harmless—gentle, kind, never one to throw his weight around.
But when he gets serious, he's absolutely unreasonable.
And right now? He was completely in the right.
Zhu Zhuqing still remembered all the times she was ruthlessly tossed around by him in the past.
Seeing her smile, Su Ye seemed to recall something too. His face flushed slightly with embarrassment.
"It's still early…"
"How about we have some fun?" Su Ye raised an eyebrow at Zhu Zhuqing.
Since they were still in their spirit arena gear—wearing masks—even if something went wrong, it wouldn't matter.
Even a clay Buddha has some anger. Su Ye wasn't some saintly Guanyin—he was more like a Gatling Bodhisattva.
"Okay. I'll listen to you." Zhu Zhuqing smiled knowingly.
She wasn't one to hold grudges for long, but she was also never afraid to get revenge. That's one of the reasons she liked Su Ye.
Seeing the two so relaxed, Huo Lie and the others looked at them with pity.
So naive. So fearless.
No one knew Huo Wu's temper better than them.
Once provoked, she erupted like a volcano. If she didn't burn you to ashes, she'd never let it go.
Now, another poor soul was going to suffer.
They all exchanged glances, ready to enjoy the show. None of them believed the two could win.
With Huo Wu and Huo Wushuang's strength, there were few in Tiandou City who could match them.
Let alone these two unknown kids who looked too young to count.
A newborn calf isn't afraid of a tiger…
Little did they know—they'd just provoked a tigress.
"Play? You're digging your own grave!!"
To their shock, Su Ye and Zhu Zhuqing had taken the bait so easily.
Huo Wu sneered, thinking, Let's see if you're still smiling later.
"Let's go!"
"Follow me, if you have the guts!"
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