Chapter 233: Gods and Buddhas Above…

Chapter 233: Gods and Buddhas Above...

Su Youyue's gaze followed Xie Yuan, though she could barely see his movements, unlike the others who couldn't discern the superiority of Xie Yuan over Tuoba Xiao.

Xie Yuan is about to win.

He had already tested Tuoba Xiao’s capabilities through Zhe Jing and Zheyin. Now that they were fighting, it was clear where Tuoba Xiao fell short.

Moreover, Tuoba Xiao relied on his immense strength and ferocity, but Xie Yuan was even more formidable and stronger. These advantages of Tuoba Xiao became insignificant. If not for the extremely fast pace of the battle, Xie Yuan would have taken him down long ago.

However, no matter how great one's strength is, it is not inexhaustible. As long as Xie Yuan maintained a lower energy expenditure than Tuoba Xiao, he would never lose.

As if to confirm Su Youyue's thoughts, just as she finished thinking this, Xie Yuan's sword grazed Tuoba Xiao's arm.

Before anyone could react, Xie Yuan struck again, aiming at Tuoba Xiao's neck with full force, clearly intent on taking his life.

Tuoba Xiao's pupils constricted momentarily as he twisted his body almost parallel to the ground, narrowly avoiding the sword. However, the red string holding the wolf tooth around his neck was cut, causing the tooth to fly up and then plummet to the ground.

The Prince Bei and other Dongrong Country officials watching from the stage could no longer sit still, standing up to look down.

How terrifying that Great Shen produced such a formidable figure, surpassing their own nation's top warrior!

Seeing the wolf tooth fall, Tuoba Xiao frowned, but Xie Yuan paid no attention to it. He redirected his sword towards Tuoba Xiao's chest, advancing further to step on the fallen tooth.

Ignoring the sword, Tuoba Xiao reached out to grab the wolf tooth.

"General Tuoba!" Prince Bei shouted in shock.

Even if Xie Yuan was stronger than General Tuoba, he was still an indispensable general of Dongrong. Losing him here would make him a traitor to the nation!

In a flash, as Tuoba Xiao seemed destined to die by Xie Yuan's hand, Prince Bei suddenly felt dizzy.

At the same time, Xie Yuan's movement paused mid-action, freezing in place.

Even the spectators in the stands sensed something amiss.

But Tuoba Xiao rushed forward, picked up the wolf tooth, and clutched it tightly in his hand. Then, he suddenly looked up, his eyes filled with rage and hatred.

Xie Yuan threw his sword at him, pinning it to the ground before turning away without a glance, heading straight for the stands.

Everyone in the stands realized something was wrong, feeling disoriented. Initially, they thought it was their bodies reacting strangely, seeing the arena shake. Soon, they realized it wasn't just them; the entire palace was shaking!

"The ground is moving! Protect the Emperor!" Eunuch Fu shouted.

Palace attendants rushed to protect Bai Li Hongxuan, while ministers and their families panicked, screaming in fear.

Xiao Feiyan and Chun Ya Jin'er immediately steadied Su Youyue's wheelchair.

"Miss, don't be afraid!" Jin'er herself was trembling but still tried to comfort Su Youyue.

Su Youyue held her small hand, calming her slightly before letting go.

In truth, after a moment of tension, she was no longer afraid.

If this earthquake were truly devastating and caused many casualties, she would remember it. In her past life, the earthquake during this year's martial competition was minor and caused no deaths, which is why she had no recollection of it. However, there had been a major earthquake later that killed many people...

Perhaps, in this life, she could try to save those lives.

Before Su Youyue could finish her thoughts, a shadow appeared before her. She looked up to see Xie Yuan staring intently into her eyes.

"Xie Yuan?"

Su Youyue was stunned. When did he come up here?

For a moment, she wondered how the match would be decided now that he had left the arena.

But Xie Yuan's next action made her forget these questions.

Amidst the chaos, he suddenly grabbed her hand.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here." His voice, like a soothing lullaby, was incredibly patient.

Su Youyue was not dazed out of fear but because he had run to her first.

She remembered how Xie Yuan had rescued her from the den of human traffickers, how he protected her despite provoking the Third Prince and Princess, and how he knelt before Doctor Ji to heal her legs.

In that brief moment, she stared at his face, countless memories flashing through her mind.

His hand was warm, making her feel the heat of his palm against hers.

She looked down but didn’t pull away, responding, "Don't worry, I'm not afraid..."

She suddenly felt that even if she were at the scene of the devastating earthquake two years from now, as long as he was by her side, she wouldn't be afraid.

Her heart, once restless, found peace and settled completely.

Seeing her genuinely calm expression, he nodded, his furrowed brows relaxing.

"It looks like a minor earthquake, don't be afraid. Go check on the Emperor; I'll be fine." Su Youyue reassured him, "Xie Yuan... trust me."

Xie Yuan looked at her for a moment before turning to the Emperor. Seeing the confusion among the attendants around Bai Li Hongxuan, he carefully instructed Chun Ya Jin'er beside Su Youyue, "If anything goes wrong, carry your mistress to an open area immediately."

Chun Ya Jin'er nodded vigorously, "I understand."

Xie Yuan glanced at Su Youyue one last time before rushing to the Emperor's side.

Looking at his back, Su Youyue was momentarily dazed.

So it turned out that in this life, she really was that important to Xie Yuan.

In her previous life, what she had yearned for but could not obtain was now hers.

A smile traced the corner of her lips, though it was unclear whether it was bitter or joyful.

Let it be her selfishness then, cutting off his connection with the woman in the painting; she no longer wanted to give Xie Yuan to her.

Su Youyue, who had never believed in Buddha, now murmured in her heart.

Divine beings above, forgive her this one act of selfishness. If there is karma, she is willing to bear it alone.