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Chapter 15: Do You Want Me, or My… Bracelet?

The entire arena had fallen silent.

The crowd that had been cheering wildly just moments before was now staring in shock at the unbelievable scene unfolding before their eyes.

Ping’er, who had been like an Immortal Maiden in their eyes, untouchable and unapproachable, was now lying on the ground, her head covered in dust and dirt, looking utterly disheveled.

Was this something a human could do? Did he not understand the concept of cherishing and protecting the delicate and beautiful?

This was simply beastly behavior!

“Ha!”

Behind the curtains, Shu Xiangdie couldn’t help but burst out laughing at the sight before her.

She had never expected that Ping’er, who had always been so proud and unapproachable, would be treated like this.

‘What a strange person.’

Unbeknownst to herself, Shu Xiangdie found herself becoming increasingly interested in Nie Chen.

Aside from his impressive strength, Nie Chen was also the first man she had ever seen who was completely unaffected by her charms.

‘Could it be that there really are people in this world who are immune to beauty?’

A warm feeling began to spread through Shu Xiangdie’s heart, and she found herself questioning her long-held convictions.

Because Ping’er had been treated like a stone and thrown aside, many people in the crowd were furious, and over a dozen challengers stepped forward.

However, Nie Chen’s aura only grew stronger, and his power increased at a terrifying rate.

He fought and won, again and again, until the outcome was all but certain.

“Is there anyone else?”

Nie Chen swept his gaze over the crowd, but no one dared to step forward.

“This Nie Chen brother has won 23 consecutive victories and has passed the test of the Third Princesss. If no one challenges him within the next 10 seconds, today’s victory will belong to this brother.”

The old man’s voice echoed through the streets of Changhan City.

Many people in the crowd were secretly seething with anger and resentment.

Some were from noble families, while others were from top-ranked sects.

Many of them had absolute confidence in their own abilities and believed they could win the tournament and claim the beautiful Third Princesss as their own.

However, at this moment, not a single person dared to step forward.

Nie Chen’s display of strength was simply too overwhelming, and even those at the Foundation Establishment Realm level couldn’t withstand more than a few rounds against him.

They could only retreat, their faces burning with shame.

A sense of despair and regret washed over the crowd, and many people couldn’t help but feel a pang of sorrow at the thought of the beautiful Third Princesss falling into the hands of such a person.

“Ten.”

“Nine.”

“Eight.”

…

“One!”

“Today’s tournament has come to an end, and Nie Chen has emerged victorious.

Although the groom will be chosen by the Third Princesss herself, you may make any request you like to the Third Princesss.

As long as it is within her power, she will do their best to grant your wish.”

Finally, the old man made his final announcement.

The sound of drums and cymbals filled the air, and the atmosphere was electric.

The old man bowed respectfully towards the curtains.

“Please, Third Princesss, come forth.”

“Huh?”

Shu Xiangdie, who had been hiding behind the curtains, was caught off guard.

She realized that she had been smiling, and her heart was racing.

‘Groom…’

Although the tournament had been arranged by her father, Shu Xiangdie had never really thought about choosing a groom.

But now, as Nie Chen’s image appeared in her mind, she felt a sudden jolt.

‘Could it be that I really have developed feelings for this person?’

Shu Xiangdie tried to shake off the thought, but it lingered in her mind.

Empress Qingyue was her eternal idol, and she had always aspired to be like her.

But now, as she looked at Nie Chen, she felt a sense of excitement and nervousness.

The curtains parted, and Shu Xiangdie stepped out, her dress fluttering in the wind.

The crowd gasped in unison as they caught sight of her.

Who could resist the charms of such a beautiful woman?

As Shu Xiangdie’s eyes met Nie Chen’s, she felt a sudden jolt.

His eyes were deep and piercing, and they seemed to see right through to her soul.

For a moment, Shu Xiangdie was lost in their depths.

“What’s wrong with this girl?” Nie Chen thought to himself.

He had noticed that Shu Xiangdie seemed a bit off.

The aura of the Ancient Sacred Body was very attractive to women.

And it seemed that this Third Princess had also fallen under its spell.

This wasn’t the key issue, however.

The problem was that Chu Qingyue was watching from the sidelines.

The scene before him was far from normal.

Shu Xiangdie was standing before him, her delicate body swaying gently, her head bowed in a gesture of submission.

This was not good.

Nie Chen decided to act quickly.

“Third Princess, since I have won the tournament, may I make a request now?”

Shu Xiangdie’s body trembled slightly as she heard his words.

She felt her mind reeling, and her thoughts were in disarray.

She had always been determined to follow in Empress Qingyue’s footsteps, to remain chaste and unmarried.

But now, as she looked at Nie Chen, she felt her resolve wavering.

“Sorry, Empress,” Shu Xiangdie whispered to herself, feeling a pang of guilt.

Her mind was a blank, and she could only think of one thing.

“Ah, yes, what is your request?” Shu Xiangdie stammered, her ears burning with embarrassment.

Nie Chen: “I want your… bracelet.”

Shu Xiangdie: “?”

For a moment, she felt like she had been struck dumb.

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