Chu Li nodded. "I wonder why the Ninth Princess is going to the Cliff of Forgetfulness this time?"
"There's a sword meet at the Cliff of Forgetfulness," Chen Donglin said. "The Ninth Princess is most likely there for this sword meet."
Chu Li raised his eyebrows. He had never heard of this sword meet.
Lu Mingyi said, "The sword meet is a small martial arts meet organized by the Cliff of Forgetfulness. Only young heroes below the age of thirty will participate in the meet. They will learn from each other and exchange their martial arts experiences."
Chu Li nodded thoughtfully.
He did not expect there to be such a martial arts meet in the Outland. Although it seemed different from the martial arts meet held by the Celestials in the lower realm, no matter what, there was no first place in literature and no second place in martial arts. These young heroes would definitely compete with each other.
"Actually, captain, you are qualified to participate," Chen Donglin said.
Chu Li smiled. "What qualifications do I need?"
A breeze blew, rippling the lake and their clothes fluttered.
Chen Donglin said, "First rank below the age of thirty."
Chu Li said, "How many young heroes are there?"
"The Outland is too big." Chen Donglin said, "There are hidden dragons and crouching tigers. Many secluded sects will have one or two genius disciples. There are many young heroes below the age of thirty, at least a few hundred. I really don't know how many there are."
Chu Li nodded in surprise.
He did not expect there to be so many talents in the Outland, but it was understandable. The spiritual energy was abundant, the land was prosperous, and there were countless spirit herbs and medicine. In addition, each sect had a long history and had enough experience in training their disciples. Once they met someone with outstanding talent, it was easy to train them.
"There will even be supreme ranks below the age of thirty." Chen Donglin said, "But this kind of people are as rare as phoenix feathers and qilin horns. They can be counted on one hand … So, Captain, you have the qualifications to participate in the Unmoved Sword Meet this time."
Lu Mingyi said, "Unless they have innate wisdom or a great adventure, it is almost impossible to be a supreme rank below the age of thirty. But I think the Ninth Princess should be a supreme rank too."
Chen Donglin and Wei Huaide nodded.
They could not see through the Ninth Princess, just like they could not see through Chu Li. So, there was only one explanation, the Ninth Princess was also a supreme rank.
Chu Li smiled and said, "So anyone can participate in this Sword of Forgetfulness Duel?"
"As long as you reach First Pin before the age of 30." Chen Donglin smiled. "Captain, do you want to participate?"
"After participating in the Sword Meet of Wang Qing, his name has spread far and wide. His future is limitless." Lu Mingyi smiled and said, "Captain, your reputation has only spread within a small circle. Most people in the Realm Beyond Avalon don't know about you, captain."
Chen Donglin and Wei Huaide nodded.
Chu Li was very famous, but only the higher-ups knew about him. Very few people from the other sects, like the Nine Sects, knew about Chu Li. Moreover, very few people knew about Chu Li's contributions in the extraterrestrial battlefield.
If he could participate in the Sword Meet of Wang Qing, then all the Grandmasters would know Chu Li's name.
Reputation might seem like an empty title, but it was actually very useful and could save him a lot of trouble.
Chu Li shook his head. "Since I've been ordered to protect the Ninth Princess, how can I participate in the Sword Meet of Wang Qing? It's better for me to stay put."
"Sigh …" The three of them felt that it was a pity.
If it were him, he would definitely not let go of this opportunity. It was hard to understand why Chu Li did not want to be famous.
— —
The next morning, Chu Li and the others rushed thousands of miles to Mount Yushi where the main hall was. They met the Ninth Princess, Xue Luoyu, in the basilica at the top of Mount Yushi.
Xue Luoyu stood quietly on the steps like a blooming lotus flower.
She was dressed in a white muslin robe that was as white as snow. There was not a speck of dust on her body except for a pair of bright eyes. If it were not for the fact that her eyes were different from Sun Mingyue's phoenix eyes, he would have thought that she was Sun Mingyue.
Both of them had similar temperaments, cold and distant. Even if they stood in front of him, he would feel that she was far away and unapproachable.
Ordinary men would feel ashamed when they saw her and would not have the courage to talk to her.
She stood at the entrance of the basilica as if waiting for Chu Li and the others.
Chen Donglin fist saluted. "Greetings, Ninth Princess!"
Xue Luoyu nodded and waved her hand. "No need to be so polite. Are you Chu Li?"
She looked at Chu Li.
Chu Li fist saluted. "I'm Chu Li."
"I've heard a lot about you," Xue Luoyu said softly.
Her voice was gentle and pleasant to listen to. Her cold temperament and bright eyes gave people a feeling of being pure as ice and as clean as jade, making it impossible to profane her.
Chu Li smiled. "Ninth Princess, please excuse me."
Xue Luoyu shook her head. "I only need you to accompany me to the Sword Meet of Forgetfulness."
Chu Li was stunned. "Ninth Princess, are you not going to bring any Protectors?"
Xue Luoyu said, "It's useless to bring more Protectors to the Sword Meet of Forgetfulness. It will only make people laugh at us."
"Then I …?" Chu Li was confused.
Xue Luoyu said, "We have to guard against people risking universal condemnation to assassinate us. You're the best of the best. You're equivalent to dozens of Protectors. It's enough to bring you."
"Ninth Princess, let's go." Chen Donglin quickly said, "Ninth Princess, you're precious. How can you not have someone to serve you?"
Xue Luoyu said, "I'm not that delicate. People call me the Ninth Princess because they like to show their respect. I'm not a princess."
Chu Li said, "Ninth Princess, I'm also a person who gets everything I want. I don't know how to serve others."
Xue Luoyu said, "Say no more. I've made up my mind!"
Chen Donglin and the other two looked at Chu Li helplessly.
They did not expect it to be like this. Wen Yi did not convey the message clearly, or the Ninth Princess changed her mind at the last minute. Based on past experience, the latter was more likely.
Chu Li smiled bitterly.
Xue Luoyu said, "Why? Chu Li, are you unwilling?"
Chu Li sighed. "Ninth Princess, how can I not obey?"
"If you're unwilling, I can find someone else." Xue Luoyu said.
Her voice was still gentle but there was a hint of coldness in it.
Chu Li asked, "When are we leaving?"
He did not know why Xue Luoyu only brought him to the Sword Meet of Forgetfulness. However, he knew that Xue Luoyu did not like him or admired him for a long time and wanted to get close to him.
When he saw Xue Luoyu, even though he did not see her face, he could tell her personality. She kept people at a distance, just like Sun Mingyue. If it was not for coincidence, Sun Mingyue would not have fallen for him no matter how strong his martial arts was.
Xue Luoyu was the same kind of woman. She was proud and looked down on all men. No matter how strong his martial arts was, she would not fall for him.
Therefore, he was on guard to deal with Xue Luoyu's ulterior motives.
Xue Luoyu must have an ulterior motive for bringing him along.
Xue Luoyu said, "We're leaving now. Is there anything we need to prepare?"
Chu Li shook his head. "Then let's go."
He turned to look at Chen Donglin and the other two.
Chen Donglin fist saluted. "Captain, please take good care of the Ninth Princess."
"Alright." Chu Li smiled.
Xue Luoyu took a step forward and was already a hundred meters away. Another step and her figure could not be seen.
Chu Li fist saluted and smiled. He quickly followed her and disappeared in a flash.
Chen Donglin and the other two stared in the direction where they left.
"Brother Chen, why does the Ninth Princess only want you to accompany her?"
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