My Brother's the Protagonist? Good Thing I Awakened My System!

Chapter 199 Dragon and Phoenix Competition - Fourth Round Begins

Chapter 199  Dragon and Phoenix Competition - Fourth Round Begins

The Fourth Round of the Dragon and Phoenix Competition dawned with palpable tension in the air.

Thirty-two participants remained, with five more rounds to go before the ultimate champion would be decided.

The crowd had gathered in even greater numbers than before, eager to witness the unfolding battles.

The previous rounds had set the stage for fierce competition, and now the remaining participants were ready to showcase their full potential.

As the sun climbed higher into the sky, a wave of whispers spread through the audience like wildfire.

Heads turned toward a group of figures descending gracefully onto the VIP platform.

At the forefront stood a woman whose beauty and presence commanded the attention of all.

Dressed in flowing crimson robes embroidered with golden flames, her demeanor exuded both elegance and power.

"It's Xue Hongxia, the Sect Leader of the Mystic Flame Sect!"

Someone in the crowd exclaimed, their voice tinged with awe.

The name alone sent ripples of excitement through the spectators.

Many had been disappointed to know that the Mystic Flame Sect's Leader was not attending the competition.

But now that she was present, many were looking in her direction.

That was true for Feng Chen as well.

After all, he knew that there was someone in the Spirit Severing Realm in the Azure Sky Empire, with Xue Hongxia being the greatest suspect.

( She doesn't seem to be in the Spirit Severing Realm! ) Feng Chen thought. From his senses, he was able to tell that she wasn't in the Spirit Severing Realm, though it could very likely be that she was hiding her power, like him.

"Eyes Of Insight!"

But even if she could hide from his eyes, there was no way she could hide from the System.

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Name: Xue Hongxia

Cultivation Level: Peak Spirit Severing Realm

Talent: Genius

Physique: Primordial Flame

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The Primordial Flame Physique is a rare, heaven-defying physique that embodies the pure, untamed essence of primordial fire—the ancient flames said to have existed since the birth of the world.

This physique grants its possessor unparalleled mastery over fire-related techniques and a divine affinity with flame-based qi.

Without even trying, with this physique, she could gain control over fire much more easily than even the most high-level alchemists.

Whether she chose to become a fighter or an alchemist, with such a physique, it was incredibly easy for her.

If she could get her hands on Heavenly Flames, she could very well be a more difficult opponent than someone in the Spirit Severing Realm.

( But that's impossible! ) Feng Chen thought.

Even Spirit Flame is difficult to find in the Azure Sky Empire, not to mention Heavenly Flame. She would need to be very lucky to even find the Mystical Flame.

"No wonder she is considered the most powerful cultivator in the Azure Sky Empire," Feng Chen muttered.

Just then, as he was looking at Xue Hongxia, she suddenly turned her head toward him and stared directly at him.

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After she failed to kill Qian Zheng, Xue Hongxia decided to come to the capital, where the Dragon and Phoenix Competition was being held.

During this period, her mind was preoccupied with the thought of the hooded person who had saved Qian Zheng.

With such powerful allies beside him, Xue Hongxia was well aware that she couldn't kill him, even if he were to appear before her as long as that powerful person was keen on saving him.

She needed to get stronger!

Her first thought was to break through to the Spirit Severing Realm, but it proved to be very difficult, and she couldn't see herself breaking through, even if she were given years to do so.

She could only hope for enlightenment, and perhaps then she could try. However, it was unknown how many months, or even years, it could take.

Perhaps it might never happen!

On the other hand, she was trying to get her hands on Mystical Flame. She also knew about her gift of easily controlling flames.

Currently, she had a Spirit Flame, and with it, she was able to defeat even people of higher cultivation.

She guessed that with Mystical Flame, she would have a chance of being able to fight even Spirit Severing Realm cultivators.

Of course, obtaining Mystical Flame wasn't easy either. She had not even heard of anyone in the Azure Sky Empire possessing one, except for the Pill King, who was rumored to have one, though it was unconfirmed.

She couldn't just ask the Pill King to hand over the Mystical Flame.

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Just when she was immersed in her thoughts, she felt someone staring at her.

Although many people were staring at her, this felt different. It was as if her very existence was being bared in front of another.

She quickly turned toward the source of the gaze.

As Xue Hongxia turned her head, her sharp gaze locked onto a man whose eyes met hers.

He was undeniably attractive, with striking features and a calm demeanor that radiated quiet confidence.

Yet, nothing about him seemed extraordinary enough to warrant the feeling she had just experienced.

( Could it be that I was wrong? )

His aura suggested the cultivation level of someone in the Three Elements Divine Realm—strong, certainly, but not someone she needed to be concerned about.

For a fleeting moment, her mind entertained the possibility that he might be the hooded figure who had intervened to save Qian Zheng.

However, a closer look dispelled that notion.

( Still… )

Her instincts whispered that there was more to this man than met the eye.

The sensation of being completely seen, of her very essence being laid bare, was not something she could easily dismiss.

"Elder Chi!" Xue Hongxia called.

"Yes, Sect Leader?" Elder Chi responded quickly to Xue Hongxia's sudden call.

"Do you know who the people in the VIP Room are, and the name of that man?" Xue Hongxia asked.

"Ah… Sect Leader, that room should be where the Feng Clan is staying, and that man is the clan leader of the Feng Clan, Feng Chen!"

Elder Chi was surprised by her question, especially since they weren't on very good terms with the Feng Clan.

Elder Chi didn't know why the Feng Clan had caught the Sect Leader's attention, considering she didn't even know who they were.

"Oh!" Xue Hongxia widened her eyes in surprise. She hadn't expected the person she was curious about to be Feng Chen.

There was no way she didn't know the relationship between the two parties, especially since Ling Meiyu was her disciple, and she had given her permission to break off her engagement.

There was no need for her to interfere with an engagement that Ling Meiyu had made.

But it was clear that it affected her disciple's cultivation, and moreover, she had been asked by her disciple for help, to which she agreed.

With Xue Hongxia supporting the cancellation of the engagement, even those Ling Clan Elders who didn't support it had to keep quiet.

In one way, one could say that Xue Hongxia was one of the reasons the engagement was canceled.

Without her, it might not have happened.

"So, he is the brother of Ling Meiyu's former fiancé?"

"You're right, Sect Leader!" Elder Chi said.

"Did something happen, Sect Leader?"

Elder Chi asked, worriedly.

"Nothing!" Xue Hongxia replied.

( Is this why he was staring at me? He must be hating me for what happened! )

Xue Hongxia thought.

She guessed that the reason Feng Chen was looking at her was because he knew who she was, and because of what had happened, he was glaring at her with hatred.

Actually, she had been thinking a lot about the situation with the Feng Clan.

At the time, she felt that her disciple should resolve everything that was hindering her cultivation and supported her decision without much thought.

However, she failed to consider the consequences the Feng Clan might face as a result of her decision.

She naively thought that, since the Feng Clan was a small clan, as long as she gave them enough benefit, they would easily agree.

But who could have predicted that it would lead to something more, and even her Sect's elder would be killed by the Feng Clan?

She was, of course, angry at the Feng Clan, but knowing that the fault lay with Elder Zhou, she could only blame his foolishness.

Not wanting to escalate the situation, she held off all the elders who wanted to go and destroy the Feng Clan.

After all, it was Elder Zhou who made the first mistake.

"And that should be Feng Yun, Ling Meiyu's former fiancé." Xue Hongxia's eyes fell on another man beside Feng Chen, who resembled Feng Chen, and she immediately recognized him.

He was not at all like the rumors spread inside the Mystic Flame Sect.

He seemed powerful enough as well, though she couldn't tell just how strong he was. She could if she wanted to, but she might be found out by Feng Chen.

She could be suspected of malicious intent, and the relationship between the two parties might worsen.

SIGH!

"I should apologize first!"

Xue Hongxia felt responsible for what had happened.

No matter the result of the competition, she felt responsible for apologizing for her hasty decision and ending this ill-fated relationship once and for all.