Chapter 63: May the match begin (1):

As we both grab our weapons. We stood opposite sides and Shang Gu stepped in the middle. "May the match begin. Remember you're only allowed to hurt each other and not kill," she announced. we both nodded and walked toward each other. "May we have a good match," I announced. Shang Guan Yue nodded and began fighting with me.

He leap forwards and struck his sword high to bash my head. I ducked down and strike for his stomach. "Ouch," he cried "Hey your playing for real now? I thought we were just acting," he whispered. I laughed at him and grabbed his collar. "We are acting which is why you shouted ouch so loudly. Anyways haven't I always told you not to let anyone come near you? And besides, the match doesn't start until a special someone joins in," I whispered back as he arch his eyebrows up. I pushed Shang Guan Yue a little back and waited until he recovered from 'the fatal blow'. Where are Yu Xuan and Shang Guan Tao? The show isn't gonna start until he arrives. Shang Guan Yue threw his sword down and I threw mine too. I didn't like using a light sword. I was too flexible and light, not my style. Shang Guan Yue stuck out his hand and a metal chain with an arrow at the front came out. I instantly summoned my sword Jian Feng a blue sword lined with a flexible hand holder.

Han Shan Yue prefers to use a fan and Li Tian You uses a sword. Yun Ya also uses a sword. But a different one. I use my sword to bloke Shang Guan Yue. and he continued to strike and I too continued to block. I summoned a gust of inner energy and struck near his stomach. Shang Guan Yue retracted his metal chain arrow. And I jumped at that chance and stood right in front of his with my sword struck right onto his neck. At that moment I felt a fan on my neck. I turned around to find Shang Guan Toa staring at me. "Shang Guan Tao what are you doing? Let go of His Highness," shouted Shang Guan Wen. I held my hand out to reassure Shang Guan Wen. Shang Guan Tao let his fan away from my neck and I let my sword away from Shang Guan Yue's neck. "The match is over," shouted Shang Gu. I looked at Shang Guan Yue and announced "You lost,". He looked disappointed but Shang Guan Tao smirked and advised "Prince Tian You come on give him another chance,". I looked at him signed and shook my head.

"Then how about both of us vs you if we can beat you then you must allow my gege to marry Tian Hua Jun Zhu," alleged Shang Guan Tao. I fell silent and considered it for a while. "It wouldn't be fair for me to go against both of you at the same time,". Shang Guan Yue laughed and replied, "Back when we were young teenagers you fought four people at the same time,". "But they don't know any martial arts and you guys do," I retorted "So let me ask someone to help me. Fair?". They nodded and I gestured for Shang Gu to come over. I know within myself that Shang Gu martial isn't below them but she just doesn't have much confidence. Hopefully, this would boost her confidence.

Yu Xuan separated both of our teams and announced that the match began. "Go for Shang Guan Yue," I whispered to Shang Gu as she nodded. She immediately summoned both of her swords, which were called Wu Ai*(1). Both teams summoned their weapons, Shang Guan Yue with his metal chain arrow and Shang Guan Tao with his fan.

Glossary:

1. This translated to 'No Love.