Just what was it that made Sun Yige so desperate to die?

Ye Zichen closed his eyes. He still remembered his days as a college student. Their class president, Sun Yige, was a timid young woman.

When she spoke to people, she didnt dare look them in the eye. If she was unfamiliar, she couldnt even finish her sentence.

That was it!

With such a timid personality, it was only natural that her heart couldnt bear all this pressure.

What exactly is the Holy Maiden saying? Li Hus eyes widened with curiosity.

A Little Cutie? Fighting for control of their body?

When they heard that, many of the spectators could tell that something was a bit off about their conversation.

Xue Mo and the others frowned too, then glanced instinctively at Ye Zichen.

Whoops! I said a bit too much. The Holy Maiden suddenly covered her mouth, but her eyes glinted with a hint of a smile. It was obvious that she wasnt at all concerned. In fact, she might have even said all that intentionally for all to hear.

She blinked, then twisted her neck.

Radiant light flashed through those deep purple eyes. She gazed towards the not-too-distant Su Liuer. Lets set aside that little accident just now and continue.

No problem. Su Liuers face was expressionless. She seemed calm and at ease. This works out well. I was rather unsatisfied with our fight just now. Im rather curious to know if the demons Holy Maiden lives up to her reputation or not. Are you as powerful as they say?

She released the Breath of Ice.

As soon as that white, icy wind appeared, everyone, human, demon, and yao, retreated instinctively.

They had seen with their own eyes just how terrifying it was. The Breath of Ice had encased the entire arena earlier, but even now, the ice showed no signs of breaking.

Theyre at it again! Li Hus jaw dropped so wide, you could fit a fist inside.

He took a few steps back. He didnt quite know what to say. Then arent we going to go through the wringer again too? Is this Divine Martial Academy doing to intervene or not? Why hasnt anyone come out to stop them yet? Its almost night time. Are we having the lot-drawing ceremony or not?

Although thats what he said, his body was honest. Even as he spoke, he retreated another hundred meters away. The others retreated frantically as well.

Wait, where did Platoon Leader Ye go? As they retreated, the Navigators Xu Brothers looked around and couldnt help but ask. The rest of the retreating student societies stopped to look, only to see

Both of you, stop it! Ye Zichen had appeared right between Su Liuer and the Holy Maiden.

When she saw him, Su Liuer furrowed her brows, and the icy energy billowing off her mellowed somewhat. Out of my way!

Her tone was forceful, as if she were trying to say that, if Ye Zichen didnt move, shed attack him too.

Big Sister Liuer, dont be angry. Can you stop the Breath of Ice, please? Or at least reduce it a little? Im not a transcendent expert like you too; I cant take the cold for long. Ye Zichen laughed, but Su Liuer showed no expression at all, nor did she comply.

As he drew close, Ye Zichen understood the full extent of the Breath of Ices terror for the first time. Fortunately, hed put on his Swirling Flashplate Armor, and hed formed a multi-layered barrier around himself, too.

Even so, as he stood beside Su Liuer, the air was bone-chillingly cold.

Furthermore, he knew that Su Liuer was still building up momentum. If this were earlier, when shed unleashed those nine tornadoes, just how strong would she be? Just how cold would it be?

Yet back then, the Holy Maiden could all but disregard her attack. It was obvious that.

The Holy Maidens cultivation was unfathomably powerful, too.

The Breath of Ice gradually penetrated Ye Zichens defenses and reached his insides. Under the intense chill, his circulation slowed to a crawl, and his body gradually solidified.

Big Sister Liuer. Ye Zichen struggled to speak.

Still, Su Liuer just glowered coldly at him. Out of my way.

Big Sister Liuer! Su Yan shouted anxiously from the distance.

Su Liuer was looking away, but she sighed. When she looked at Ye Zichen, her gaze was unfathomable. Finally, she shook her head and withdrew the Breath of Ice.

As the chill faded, Ye Zichens situation improved somewhat. Thank you, Big Sister Liuer.

Hmph. Theres no need for you to thank me. If it werent for my little sister, you could freeze to death for all I care.

She snorted aloofly, then paid him no further head.

Ye Zichens relationship with his older-sister-in-law was really confusing, like she couldnt decide whether she loved or hated him.

Ye Zichen smiled sheepishly and rubbed his nose, then turned to face the Holy Maiden. He got his expression under control and said, Holy Maiden of the Demons.

Compared to Su Liuer, she seemed rather friendly to him. She narrowed her eyes and withdrew her aura. A hint of a smile flashed through those purple eyes, and she beckoned to him in greeting. Hi! To think wed meet again so soon!

When she said again, she was naturally referring to that time they bumped into each other in the lower realms, when shed asked Ye Zichen to spare his demon captives.

Can you please let this matter go? For my sake? asked Ye Zichen, his voice low.

Of course, thats no problem at all. I didnt want to make a fuss to begin with. It was that Fox Queen who insisted on making our Divine Demon General apologize. Im not the unreasonable type, and if he were an ordinary demon, Id let it go. But Divine Demon Generals represent our entire races dignity. If I let her force him to apologize, wouldnt it seem like demons were weaker than yao? Theres no way I could agree to something like that, right?

The Holy Maiden flashed him a warm, amiable smile, and her explanation sounded reasonable.

Who cares if hes a Divine Demon General? The person he hit was one of us. Am I just supposed to let this go? snorted Su Liuer.

If he got hurt, he got hurt. If that yao got bullied, all I can say is, you people are too weak. If youre convinced, how about you have him come back and fight for his own honor? He got bullied but ran crying to his elders for help. Do all yao act like this? sneered the Holy Maiden.

Could you please hold your tongue just a little? Ye Zichen felt aggrieved.

To tell the truth, you really shouldnt have gotten involved in this. The Holy Maidens warm smile suddenly darkened. There are plenty of people here with higher cultivations, so why arent any of them intervening? Just now, the Fox Queen and I caused quite the commotion, but do you see anyone trying to stop us?

Its because they dont want to get involved in this mess. Look at you! You could have stayed safely far away and uninvolved. Why did you have to steel yourself and get between us? Do you really think youre qualified, or rather, do you really think youre capable of settling this?

Of course Im not qualified. Ye Zichen was well aware of his position. He had no formal rank, and he wasnt a Divine General or anything like that. He was just an ordinary participant from Skyspan Academy.

How could he possibly be qualified to intervene in a fight between the Queen of the Foxes and the Holy Maiden of the Demons?

But.

You just said Sun Yige wanted to seize back control of her body, didnt you? Then I have no choice but to get involved.