Invincibility Begins with a Super Fairy Manny

Chapter 2294: Chapter 2295: The Second Trial (Part 2)

As soon as they entered the hall, everyone from the families unanimously turned their gaze towards the progress bar representing their own family’s team.

Then, some acquaintances began to talk loudly.

"Who do you think will emerge victorious in this year’s martial trials, seizing the lead in the first trial?"

"I feel the Zhongli Family has a good chance, especially since they were the first to complete the trials last year!"

"I think it’s still the Sima Family; last year they almost became first in the martial trials!"

"None of what you said is correct, I think the Gu Clan’s female warriors have made great strides in recent years, and they are bound to deliver a huge surprise this year!"

For a time, opinions were varied.

However, unlike them, from the moment they came in, the Yue Clan’s members quietly stayed in a corner, speaking very little, their gaze fixed on the large screen.

After all, while the heads of the other eleven families were present, only the Patriarch Yue was absent, which evidently revealed some intriguing information.

This led many to cast curious glances at them, prompting the Yue Clan’s members to maintain the lowest profile possible.

At this moment, Yue Junze’s father, Yue Hechang, quietly moved close to Yue Qinghuan and whispered, "Third Miss, do you think we... can win this time?"

Yue Qinghuan shook her head, her expression somewhat grim, "I don’t know. Although he’s put great effort into boosting the soldiers’ strength, the time was ultimately too short, and no one can predict the final outcome!"

"Indeed! It’s ultimately just too short a time!" Yue Hechang gazed at the situation on the big screen, a look of concern appearing in his eyes.

His only son had also entered the trials with Xue An, so naturally, he was filled with worry.

Just then, a mocking laugh came over.

"What’s this? The Family Head of the Yue Clan actually missed such an important event? Tsk, tsk, how pitiful!"

With those words, Sima Chongzhao swaggered over.

Upon hearing his remarks, many elders of the Yue Clan showed anger in their eyes.

But helplessly, as the head of the Sima Family, his status was higher than everyone present from the Yue Clan; they had to choose silence to prevent escalation.

Although they wished to avoid escalation, Sima Chongzhao seemed unwilling to let them go!

His gaze ultimately fell upon Yue Qinghuan up front, a flash of amazement and greed in his eyes couldn’t be concealed.

Yue Qinghuan was indeed becoming increasingly beautiful!

No wonder his son couldn’t forget her after talking about her!

A faint smile appeared on his face, "This must be Miss Yue Qinghuan, isn’t it? Where is your brother; has he not come?"

Yue Qinghuan slightly furrowed her brows.

She was born with the ability to sense others’ thoughts towards her; any malice would be felt by her.

And now, she sensed a naked desire of possession emanating from Sima Chongzhao.

This feeling nearly suffocated her, so she subtly stepped back half a step and spoke in a cold tone.

"Whether my brother comes or not seems irrelevant to you, the head of the Sima Family, doesn’t it?"

Sima Chongzhao chuckled, "Indeed, it’s somewhat irrelevant, but I merely expressed a sentiment; after all, Patriarch Yue enduring countless hardships of rebirth without leaving is already beyond an ordinary person!"

His words initially sounded like praise for Yue Shifang, but somehow felt awkward.

At least, anger flashed in Yue Qinghuan’s eyes as she was about to react.

But at that moment, Sima Chongzhao looked up at the screen, smiling with a hint of mockery, "I heard your family found an Immortal Venerable-level young one as the Commander-in-Chief?"

Yue Qinghuan sneered, "Indeed!"

"If your family truly lacks capable people, our Sima Family can offer assistance. As they belong to the Bing Family lineage, you shouldn’t be too embarrassed, right?" Sima Chongzhao said with a smile.

"Haha, no need to trouble the head of the Sima Family; our Commander-in-Chief is quite capable of handling the major tasks!"

"Haha!" Sima Chongzhao laughed as if hearing something utterly ridiculous, "The way you talk is probably not convincing even to yourselves! Not to mention, the first trial seems close to ending – if nothing unexpected happens, we, the Sima Family, will certainly be the first..."

Sima Chongzhao bragged, ready to puff up his family’s martial prowess.

Yet, suddenly, a huge commotion erupted in the hall.

"How is this possible!"

"Oh my, did I see that correctly?"

Voices of disbelief echoed incessantly.

Sima Chongzhao was stunned, suddenly looked up, then blanked out.

Because on the screen, the progress bar representing the Yue Clan had conspicuously advanced, leading the other eleven families by a large margin.

"This... this...."

Moments ago, boasting the lead, Sima Chongzhao couldn’t utter a coherent sentence.

But Yue Qinghuan and the others didn’t mock him because they were overwhelmed by tremendous joy, not focusing on him at all.

"Indeed, not disappointing; personally chosen Commander-in-Chief by the Family Head proves victorious!"

"Without a doubt, Mr. Xue is well-deserved!"

Amid the praise, joy brimmed between Yue Qinghuan’s brows, happier than if she were praised herself, even though the compliments were for Xue An.

Sima Chongzhao’s face turned ashen with embarrassment, ready to leave quietly.

But Yue Qinghuan didn’t intend to let him go easily; she gave a radiant smile.

"Head of the Sima Family, didn’t you just say there was no doubt your family would seize the lead? How do you explain this now?"

Sima Chongzhao’s face turned green, glaring at Yue Qinghuan.

Yue Qinghuan showed no fear, her expression saying—what can you do to me?

Sima Chongzhao gritted his teeth, grimly laughed, "Explain what? You just got lucky, such is only the first trial. The entire martial trials still have a lot to go; we’ll see when you can keep boasting!"

With that, he turned and stormed off.

Yue Qinghuan couldn’t be bothered with him, but her heart full of joy settled a bit.

Because Sima Chongzhao was right; it was only just the beginning!

As for the chaos outside, Xue An remained unaware because at this moment, they had already embarked on the second trial.

This second trial wasn’t on a battlefield but on a seemingly endless ropeway.

The ropeway extended into the boundless darkness, beneath which black turbid waves churned, with an unfathomable river beneath.

"The second trial officially begins. You have three days to traverse this ropeway; remember, you must proceed collectively, or you’ll end up buried beneath the water!"

That icy voice echoed once again in the hearts of Xue An and the others.

Xue An took a deep breath, muttering, "The battle formation was the first test; now, it assesses the march?"