Junior's Tournament (19)

"I, Zheng Sheng, will-" He did not finish his speech as he had to block a 'Pulse Blade' launched towards him by Mu Yue.

Mu Yue followed with multiple attacks, taking advantage of the given opportunity. She have always wondered why people talk in the middle of a battle. A little bit would be fine but long ones just give your opponent an opportunity to strike your vulnerable self.

"You-… had dared… to attack me-… while I'm speaking!" The guy yelled while defending from Mu Yue's attacks.

Mu Yue wondered if he was an idiot or not. Still she gave a short answer, "Yes"

She guessed his circumstances from what he talked about and sympathized with him for some extent, but Zheng Sheng's attitude is another matter. They have the same background, although hers was worst. Still, they were both given a good cultivation talent. Her life became better and she can say his too considering his cultivation level.

Yet it did not matter to Zheng Sheng as he was blinded by fury. Yes, he could no longer be called a 'normal' commoner but he was in the past. His family got targeted by some young masters just because he tried to protect someone that was the target of these people.

He was taught to be kind and so he did. He only saw some kids kicking another child lying on the floor and stopped them. He was physically stronger than them because of doing some jobs, but he did not do any violence and instead just pulled them away from the child.

For some reason, the kids started to say some bullshit phrases like 'Who are you to touch me?' and 'Scram, commoner!'. They even attacked him but he saw they have thinner bodies so he just dodged and pushed them away. Suddenly, an adult man appeared and beat him up that he started to bleed.

Returning home after waking up from fainting, he saw their small business destroyed by some goons. His father lying on the floor while his mother was crying on the sides. The bystanders did not help them and just watched. These was the same people who they have helped.

His father died and his mother had no choice but to sell the remaining business properties. These were bought much cheaper, merchants taking advantage of their circumstances. Even then, it was not enough as he still have to do some jobs.

His mother fell sick and died, leaving him and his little sister alone. It was tough, but he must not give up for his little sister. Thankfully, they were never bothered again but the blood grudge have been carved deep in his soul.

He hated being weak so when he found out that he had the best talent for cultivation, he chose the best option that will make him stronger. Thankfully, his sister can follow him so he concentrated his all on cultivation.

Back in the fight, Zheng Sheng recovered from being caught off guard and was now steadily dealing with Mu Yue's attacks. Mu Yue saw this and lessen her attacks, just enough to keep the other party occupied.

Zheng Sheng calmed down. It was rare for him to get mad but speaking of nobles and his goal makes his emotions unstable. He just got angry for a bit from getting interrupted by Mu Yue. Ah, why did he even started to speak this things? It's more important to win the fight.

There was a moment when Zheng Sheng had an advantage then it switched to Mu Yue having the advantage. It was back and forth. Still, Mu Yue learned how to effectively deal with Zheng Sheng's 'state' so she manage to make the fight in favor of her.

"Tsk, can't lost to some nobles." Zheng Sheng said. He was sure that Xiao Yan was one and Mu Yue being close to her made him think of her as one too. His experience of nobles was that they distained being together with the commoners. So them being together meant both of them was in the same social class.

Mu Yue heard this and wanted to say something against the statement when Zheng Sheng attacked her again. This time, the 'state' of Zheng Sheng never dissapeared.

"If you want to take advantage of the gaps, then I'll just have to remove them." Zheng Sheng said. He did remove them but he was quickly losing stamina. Still, he better win this one before thinking of what to do for the next fight.