The Villainesses Are All On My Side, How Can You Compete With Me? - Chapter 9:

Chapter 9: Zhou Yu’s Challenge, Defeated in One Move

A sarcastic, snide woman… he was talking about her, wasn’t he?

Luo Qingqing’s face stiffened, her mouth twitched slightly as she looked at Liu Bai, while others around began whispering among themselves.

“What’s going on? Wasn’t it said that Young Master Liu disliked the daughter of General Luo? But today, he seems to be quite protective of her.”

“What exactly is the truth?”

“Could the rumors have been false?”

“Tsk, I don’t think the rumors are entirely wrong. It’s just that Luo Li is too stunning today—even Young Master Liu is captivated.”

“Yeah, that seems more likely.”

The crowd murmured among themselves, yet not a single person stood up to speak for Luo Qingqing. After all, they were on the Liu family’s turf. No one dared to clash with Liu Bai.

No one, except…

Eldest Prince Zhou Yu.

He stepped forward and said, “Brother Liu, that was a bit too harsh, wasn’t it? Lady Luo was merely stating the truth. Was there really a need to humiliate her like that? That’s quite unbecoming of a man, isn’t it?”

Liu Bai glanced at him and replied, “Did I name her? Did I point directly at her? Why the rush to take offense?”

“You…” Zhou Yu was fuming with frustration.

“Heh, alright now, Your Highness, Lady Luo, there’s no need to argue over such a trivial matter. I thank you all for coming to my son’s birthday banquet. Let’s head in and enjoy the celebration.” At that moment, Liu Jianglong stepped forward, smiling.

He then looked at Luo Li, becoming increasingly satisfied.

“Not bad, not bad. My son truly has a discerning eye. With such beauty and grace, she’s worthy of being the daughter-in-law of the Liu family!” Liu Jianglong praised.

Luo Li’s face turned slightly red.

Daughter-in-law of the Liu family… she hadn’t agreed to that yet. And she and Liu Bai weren’t even engaged.

Still, hearing Liu Jianglong say that, her heart was sweet. It meant that she had been acknowledged. She and Liu Bai—only one stroke short of a full match in fate.

Standing side by side, Liu Bai and Luo Li looked like a perfect pair, radiant and dazzling, instantly becoming the center of attention at the banquet.

Combined with Liu Jianglong’s words, the guests couldn’t help but speculate.

Was the Liu family planning to marry into General Luo’s household?

One was the foremost family in the capital, the other a powerful general who commanded military authority.

If these two joined by marriage, the power balance of the capital would be shaken.

At that point, even the imperial family might not be able to suppress the Liu family.

With this in mind, many guests began thinking about how to strengthen their ties with the Liu family. Zhou Yu, meanwhile, felt stifled.

As someone from the royal family, born into privilege, he was always the center of attention wherever he went. But every time Liu Bai was around, he would be completely overshadowed. It was like Liu Bai was born to be his nemesis.

Suddenly, a thought occurred to him, and he smiled faintly. “Today is Brother Liu’s birthday banquet. As fellow Warriors, wouldn’t it be boring if we just drank and watched performances? How about a spar between the two of us?”

There it was…

Just as the Life Script foretold.

Zhou Yu had indeed issued a challenge at the birthday banquet.

Liu Bai shook his head and smiled inwardly.

He really couldn’t hold back, could he?

The crowd’s eyes lit up, eager for the show.

Luo Qingqing wasn’t surprised by this development. After being humiliated by Liu Bai earlier, she now hoped to use Zhou Yu to put him in his place.

“All my life, this is the first time I’ve been insulted like that. Liu Bai… I won’t rest until I see you lose!”

“Zhou Yu has already advanced to the Battle Spirit realm—he’ll definitely teach you a lesson.”

She was already planning how to comfort Liu Bai after Zhou Yu defeated him. After all, her mission from the Empress of Great Zhou still had to be completed. She had to find a way to gain control over Liu Bai.

Luo Li frowned slightly upon hearing Zhou Yu’s words. “Your Highness, this is Liu Bai’s birthday banquet. Drawing swords and fighting seems quite inauspicious.”

“Heh, we’re all Warriors. We wield swords and fight every day. What’s the harm? Or is Brother Liu afraid?” Zhou Yu turned to Liu Bai with a provoking look.

Liu Bai drank a cup of wine and slowly stood up. “You and I have fought many times before. When have you ever won?”

“Defeating you again today won’t hurt.”

“And this time, I’ll make sure you clearly understand the difference between us.”

He stood with hands behind his back, dressed in white as pure as snow, exuding a proud and unshakable presence.

His aura completely overshadowed Zhou Yu’s—even though Zhou Yu was a prince.

The crowd exchanged glances with surprise in their eyes.

Luo Qingqing was slightly stunned as well. “This Liu Bai is… surprisingly confident.”

“Hmph, times have changed!” Zhou Yu snorted. In the next instant, a powerful wave of spiritual force erupted from his body. A storm-like force swept through the surroundings.

Spiritual energy surged through him, radiating dominance.

Some with weaker cultivation even felt the urge to kneel in awe.

“This aura… Battle Spirit!”

“The Eldest Prince has advanced to the Battle Spirit realm!”

“No wonder he’s so confident!”

Upon sensing Zhou Yu’s advancement, the crowd erupted in astonishment.

Although Luo Li already knew that Liu Bai was also at the Battle Spirit level, she couldn’t help but feel a little anxious for him when she sensed Zhou Yu’s aura.

Liu Bai noticed her worried gaze and looked over with a reassuring smile.

What a joke!

Zhou Yu was only at the 1st stage Battle Spirit Realm.

Liu Bai, on the other hand, was already at the 9th stage Battle Spirit Realm!

And he possessed the Primordial Heavenly Venerable Body—just a bit of effort would be enough to crush Zhou Yu!

As he approached Zhou Yu, a wave of unmatched power began to flow from him. Spiritual energy surged through his body, releasing tremendous pressure.

He was also in the Battle Spirit realm!

And not just that.

Compared to Zhou Yu, his aura was on a completely different level—so overwhelming it felt like a supreme emperor had descended!

Some people couldn’t help falling to their knees.

Zhou Yu’s pupils contracted. “H-How is this possible?!”

Realizing the danger, he shouted and struck first. Clenching his fist, he launched a punch—manifesting a spectral lion in the air!

This was the imperial family’s advanced combat technique—Lion Fist!

Liu Bai calmly raised his hand.

He didn’t use any combat techniques—he simply waved his hand casually, like swatting away a fly.

But the power unleashed was like a flood bursting forth from the mountains.

The lion projection was instantly shattered!

The massive force slammed into Zhou Yu like a mountain, sending him flying through the air before crashing hard into the courtyard.

He had been defeated in one move!

In the original Life Script, Liu Bai also advanced to the Battle Spirit realm and defeated Zhou Yu—but only after a fierce battle.

But now…

Zhou Yu was crushed with a single strike!

“H-How can this be?!”

“Even with a top-tier battle body, how could your strength be this overwhelming?! No, it’s impossible!!”

Zhou Yu was still in disbelief.

This defeat hit him too hard.

In the past, he lost, but at least he could put up a fight.

But this time, after advancing to the Battle Spirit realm… he lost even worse.

Defeated in a single move—completely powerless to fight back!