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

"These people… Tsk!"

Yuan Ziyan said as she approached Ling Meiyu.

"Meiyu, don't listen to their nonsense."

Yuan Ziyan said.

"..."

Ling Meiyu didn't say anything.

Yuan Ziyan was someone whom she was closest to in the Mystic Flame Sect.

However, she was aware of the bad habit of Yuan Ziyan, and it was that if there was something she believed, it was very hard for anyone to convince her otherwise.

And right now, the misunderstanding she was facing was that her friend believed that Feng Yun liked her and also believed that he was worthy enough for her.

Yuan Ziyan had been babbling good things about Feng Yun to her ever since she was back from the Eastern Gathering.

Although Ling Meiyu didn't know from where she got the idea that Feng Yun liked her, she could tell that it was a misunderstanding.

Although she had been confessed to by multiple peerless geniuses from all around the Azure Sky Empire, she wasn't conceited enough to think that anyone would like her.

Perhaps she also knew that what she had done was bad and had an impact on the Feng Clan, thus she was pretty sure that Feng Yun loving her was just one of many misunderstandings of Yuan Ziyan.

However, convincing Yuan Ziyan that it was just her misunderstanding was harder than climbing a mountain standing on two hands.

Yuan Ziyan crossed her arms, a teasing smile playing on her lips as she glanced at Ling Meiyu.

"You know, Meiyu, you're too cold sometimes. If you keep acting like this, people might start thinking you have no heart."

She said with a chuckle.

Ling Meiyu sighed inwardly.

"Yuan Ziyan, I appreciate your concern, but you shouldn't let baseless rumors affect your judgment."

Ling Meiyu replied calmly.

"Rumors?"

Yuan Ziyan raised an eyebrow, clearly unconvinced.

"You think Feng Yun challenging you three years ago was just a coincidence? That boy has something to prove, and I think it's more than just his pride."

Ling Meiyu didn't respond immediately.

She knew Yuan Ziyan was stubborn, and arguing with her would only prolong the conversation.

Instead, she chose to deflect.

"Let's focus on the competition," Ling Meiyu said, her voice steady. "The Dragon and Phoenix Ranking isn't a place for idle thoughts. We mustn't let other things distract us."

Yuan Ziyan's expression softened slightly, though the mischievous glint in her eyes remained.

"Fine, fine! You must also be raring to meet with your former fiancé."

Yuan Ziyan teased.

PHAK!

Ling Meiyu couldn't help but smack her forehead.

No matter what she said, Yuan Ziyan would change the meaning of those words to her liking.

She was also helpless against this ability of Yuan Ziyan.

However, not choosing to argue with Yuan Ziyan, she began to walk towards the exit.

As the two exited the hall, the Mystic Flame Sect's disciples parted respectfully to make way for them.

Grand Elder Chi quickly made her appearance as she ordered the participants to get ready quickly as they prepared to depart.

As the group prepared to depart, Ling Meiyu couldn't help but glance at the horizon.

The capital city of the Azure Sky Empire awaited them, and with it, the stage where her strength, her resolve, and her destiny would be tested.

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Azure Sky Empire's Capital!

The city was lively with the Selection Phase complete, some people clearly happy and excited, while others were sad and disappointed.

The Feng Clan could be considered the latter.

With all their seven participants advancing to the real competition, there was no way that the Feng Clan would feel otherwise.

Their dominance had become the talk of the town, especially the fight between Feng Yun and Hao Ye.

After all, this was the competition's first fight between the two Grand Qi Condensation Realm geniuses and had become one of the most talked-about subjects in the capital.

The other talked-about subjects were about the powerful sects which were finally coming to the capital.

There were already many fights that many were eager to witness with Ling Meiyu Vs Feng Yun also being one of the most anticipated ones.

Most talented Genius VS her former trash fiancé!

Who wouldn't want to watch their fight after knowing about their connection?

Of course, not many believe that Feng Yun stood a chance despite being in the Grand Qi Condensation Realm.

Feng Yun didn't care much about what other people thought either.

Feng Yun went with other Feng participants after the Selection Phase and he was enthusiastically welcomed back by the elders.

He was also reprimanded for not contacting them for the last month, and Feng Yun had to find some reason to explain that.

Feng Chen, on the other hand, didn't say much and just told him, along with other participants, to rest early.

There were two days before the Dragon and Phoenix Competition resumed.

Most of the sects would come the next day, though a few had already made their appearance today.

Anyways, the Selection Phase was nothing more than just a warm-up, and the real challenge would be the actual Competition.

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The following day, the capital was abuzz with excitement as Sects began to show up.

The arrival of the major sects brought an air of grandeur and intimidation.

Each sect traveled with an entourage of disciples, elders, and banners that bore their insignias, their processions drawing crowds eager to catch a glimpse of the empire's most powerful cultivators.

Among the most anticipated arrivals was the Mystic Flame Sect, Icy Veil Sect, and Spirit Wind Palace.

Their participants were the ones who had the highest chance of Ranking Number 1 on the Dragon and Phoenix Ranking, although many already thought that the title would be taken by Ling Meiyu.

The Feng Clan was also eagerly awaiting their arrival, not Mystic Flame Sect or Spirit Wind Palace, but for Icy Veil Sect to show up.

They wanted to know how Feng Mei and Feng Xiaoyu had grown in these past two years.

It wasn't too long before Icy Veil Sect made an appearance before the other two sects.

The Icy Veil Sect's arrival was nothing short of a spectacle.

A wave of icy mist heralded their procession, chilling the air and silencing the crowd.

At the forefront was the Sect Leader, her serene beauty and frost-like aura captivating all who laid eyes on her.

The crowd stood in awe, whispers of admiration filling the air.

"Is that… the Sect Leader of the Icy Veil Sect? Such Beauty… "

"Truly… She is beyond words. Her beauty is like a winter's dream, so pure and untouchable. No wonder she is considered one of the most beautiful women in the empire."

"Not only is she stunning, but her cultivation is said to be unparalleled. The Icy Veil Sect's strength is built around her!"

The murmurs of the crowd grew louder as more people noticed the Sect Leader's arrival.

Her cold, unapproachable beauty seemed to draw them in, making them feel both insignificant and awe-struck at the same time.

Behind her marched the sect's participants, their movements as graceful as flowing water.
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Among them were Feng Mei and Feng Xiaoyu.

Feng Mei, clad in a pristine white robe embroidered with silver snowflakes, radiated elegance and poise.

Feng Xiaoyu, on the other hand, carried a livelier energy.

Though her demeanor was refined, her curious glances at the crowd betrayed her excitement.

"Those must be their sect participants this time!"

"Damn! Give them a few years and they will turn into heavenly beauty that we can only lay our eyes on."

"Indeed! Icy Veil Sect truly is the home of beauty."

The crowd grew bigger as the news of their arrival spread.

With the Icy Veil Sect being the Sect of only girls, there were many men who were curious and had come to take a look.

And they weren't disappointed either.

With the Sect Leader, other elders, and disciples, their entire entourage was a sight to behold, a true blessing to the eyes.

As the Icy Veil Sect's procession continued, the crowd's murmurs seemed to fade into the background as Feng Mei's gaze darted left and right, her eyes scanning the sea of people.

Despite her composed exterior, there was a subtle unease in her expression, one that only those who knew her well could discern.

One of the senior sisters walking beside her, noticing her distracted state, leaned in and asked softly, "Junior Sister Mei, is something wrong? You seem a bit… off."

Feng Mei blinked, her attention snapping back to the present.

She offered a small, almost imperceptible smile.

"It's nothing," she replied, her voice calm and controlled.

"I was just looking around, that's all."

The senior sister, though still slightly concerned, nodded and didn't press further.

But it was clear that Feng Mei was not simply observing the bustling crowd for no reason. Her eyes kept scanning, as though she were searching for something—or rather, someone.

"Look, Mei'er!"

Feng Xiaoyu suddenly let out an excited exclamation, pointing eagerly into the distance.

"Over there! The Clan Leaders and the others are here!"

Feng Mei's heart skipped a beat at the mention of the Feng Clan.

She had been looking for them, hoping to catch a glimpse of someone in particular, and now, her eyes instinctively followed Feng Xiaoyu's pointing finger.

At first, she saw the familiar figures of the Feng Clan's elders and prominent members, their dignified presence drawing the attention of the crowd.

But her focus, however, was solely on the young man standing among them.

His back was slightly turned, but even from this distance, Feng Mei could recognize him immediately.

Feng Yun!

She finally saw him again!