Chapter 448: Li Yuan vs. Wang Haoran

It’s the end of the year.

The annual competition of Piao Miao Holy Land is taking place at the grand plaza in front of the Holy Land.

In essence, this competition is akin to a school’s sports day before the year-end break.

However, this time, there’s an additional highlight.

The battle between the veteran, now Grandmaster, Holy Son Li Yuan and the newly advanced, once Transformation-realm, disciple Wang Haoran.

At this moment, both participants remain calm—

“Sigh, I was too slow.”

“But we made it so Martial Aunt didn’t have time to change… and had to go on stage to speak.”

Before the official battle begins, as the Holy Lord, Shangguan Yunlan is addressing the disciples and elders, saying things like “We did well this year, let’s do even better next year!”

Watching her dignified demeanor, Wang Haoran recalls the panties hidden in his embrace… thinking of their recent…

Well, he did it on purpose.

As for Li Yuan.

Naturally, he’s diligently reviewing the “plot”—

(Let me think… this time, five heroines appear in the Holy Land competition—)

(The naive girl and junior sister openly cheering for the protagonist;)

(On stage, silently cheering for the protagonist, are Master and Martial Aunt Zhao;)

(The last one is Qing Yun Saintess Yun Xiaoxiao, who hasn’t had real interaction with the protagonist yet.)

As for why other Holy Land’s Saintesses would specifically come to Piao Miao Holy Land’s competition—

(Of course, it’s because the world’s center—the protagonist is here!)

(So they must come to fit the plot!)

(Just like where the protagonist’s halo shines, all sorts of once-in-a-century, millennium, or even ten-thousand-year opportunities and special physiques appear.)

(Like crops, they sprout one after another, then get harvested by the protagonist!)

(The same goes for heroines!)

Thinking this, Li Yuan searches for another Saintess—

(Now An Buyu has been abandoned by the protagonist, so she’s resentful.)

Looking towards the Nine Nether Holy Land’s guest seats, he finds his “villainous ally.”

(Sure enough, she’s glaring at the protagonist with hatred.)

(After the competition, she’ll come to me to “discuss plans”!)

(But speaking of which, An Buyu’s strength in the plot is even stronger than me, the “lapdog villain.”)

(Many times, I have to rely on her!)

Thinking with preconceived notions.

***

Soon.

After Shangguan Yunlan’s speech, she announces the start of the disciples’ duels—

Naturally, before the finals.

As the only Grandmaster-level disciples, Li Yuan and Wang Haoran easily defeat their opponents.

However, during this process, Li Yuan “goes all out” in every battle, seemingly flaunting his Grandmaster prowess.

Though within the rules, his attacks are quite heavy.

Moreover, after each victory, he looks at Wang Haoran with a smug, provocative glance.

Such behavior naturally displeases many.

In contrast, Wang Haoran remains courteous and polite.

Those he defeats even praise him before leaving the stage, expressing admiration.

By the way, Lin Xixue also participates in the competition.

However, she encounters Wang Haoran in the third match—

After all, if Lin Xixue faced Li Yuan, with his lapdog persona, he’d surely concede to her!

That would disrupt the “protagonist” and “lapdog villain” final duel!

And when Lin Xixue takes the stage.

Without even fighting, she kisses Wang Haoran in front of everyone, says “Good luck!” and concedes—

To the spectators, her actions are a direct stab at Li Yuan, the lapdog!

And Li Yuan appropriately shows an “angry and unwilling” expression.

(Good, the plot is progressing smoothly!)

As for another heroine, Qian Anning, she dislikes such events, so she doesn’t participate.

Thus.

Quickly.

The competition reaches the finals—

The battle between Li Yuan and Wang Haoran.

Early Grandmaster (late Grandmaster) vs. Early Grandmaster (late Legend).

Though their realms are the same.

Because Wang Haoran previously defeated Ma Teng across realms.

Almost everyone believes Wang Haoran will win this battle!

Even Li Yuan!

(After all, Wang Haoran is the protagonist!)

(I must hold back!)

On stage.

After exchanging formalities.

Li Yuan attacks first.

With a “grudge-filled” expression.

He angrily swings his turtle punches.

Unfortunately, dozens of moves are all blocked by Wang Haoran.

“You’re useless!” Wang Haoran taunts.

Li Yuan is furious.

He says, “I’m useful!”

Then, in frustration, he unleashes his big move—

“Capturing Horse Cage!”

Compared to the previous “Capturing Horse Bind,” this time, the number of vines formed by Gang Qi is even greater.

Eight in total.

Directly wrapping around Wang Haoran’s legs—

“Wow, your ‘Capturing Horse Cage’ is impressive!”

“If it upgrades further, it might become Wood Release!”

As Wang Haoran “panics.”

Li Yuan finally smiles smugly.

He raises his right hand, forming a sword with two fingers.

Then glances at Lin Xixue below—

“Xixue, I love you!”

(Huh? Shouldn’t she be worried?)

(The protagonist is at a disadvantage, though pretending, the naive girl doesn’t know!)

(…)

(Forget it, never mind.)

(Maybe her calmness is feigned!)

Then, Li Yuan looks back at the tightly bound Wang Haoran:

“Let me show you my love for Xixue!”

Saying this, he thrusts his finger sword at Wang Haoran—

“This move is formed by my love for Xixue!”

“Named, Infinite Love!!!”

Li Yuan shouts.

However—

Facing the approaching attack, Wang Haoran remains unmoved.

He lightly raises a finger, blocking Li Yuan’s attack.

“Lapdog love, fragile as a breeze.”

Wang Haoran suddenly changes expression, sneering at Li Yuan:

“Infinite Love…”

“Heh.”

Saying:

“You love Xixue, but does Xixue love you?”

“You…!” This time, Li Yuan is truly shocked!

According to the plot, this move is his highlight! It directly injures Wang Haoran!

Then he becomes more arrogant, only to be overturned later!

But now…!

Feeling something’s amiss, Li Yuan quickly retreats, creating a distance of over twenty meters.

Then, looking at Wang Haoran, about to speak again.

But, in the next second—

“Speed is power.”

In the blink of an eye, Wang Haoran’s inertia-driven punch hits his abdomen.

“Bang—!!!”

Causing him to double over in pain, flying off the stage.

Finally crashing hard onto the ground.