Cannon-Fodder Heiress Turns the Tables by Fortune-Telling

Just hearing that sound, Gu Yuan felt pain on behalf of the other party; only someone completely lacking measure could end up in such a disgraceful state.

No matter what type of attack was used, the Defense Talisman firmly protected Yun Ran in the center without trembling at all.

The attackers, starting from probing to unleashing their real capabilities, could only watch helplessly as Yun Ran looked at them indifferently.

"In the art of talismans, Lady Yun can be considered the best."

With that said, the others who were trying various methods also gave up.

If they hadn't tried for themselves and only heard from others, they would have thought those others were lying.

The waiting area originally had only half of the people left, but now because Chen Jijiang admitted defeat, and due to Yun Ran letting everyone test the Defense Talisman,

Another five or six people stepped forward with a light sigh: "We admit defeat, too."

They had already tried; if Yun Ran were to use the Defense Talisman in a battle against them, they would have no way to deal with her, and that was just the Defense Talisman alone.

After a while, another person stepped forward: "Miss Yun, we wonder if we have the honor to see you drawing other talismans?"

Yun Ran looked at the speaker somewhat perplexedly, as if she would struggle to recognize him if he didn't state his name.

That person bowed to Yun Ran before continuing: "I am Xiang Liu from the Xiang Family."

Yun Ran instantly understood—Xiang Family, the family with a legacy lineage of the Dragon Slayer Sword.

In terms of fighting skills, if the Xiang Family claimed they were second, no other clan would dare claim they were the first.

Xiang Liu continued: "It's said that the best defense is a good offense. Now that I have seen Miss Yun's Defense Talisman, I wonder if Miss Yun could draw an Attack Talisman?"

This second round of competition eliminated another half of the people; now, having the opportunity to defeat a tough opponent, Yun Ran naturally wouldn't refuse.

Most importantly, she sensed that Xiang Liu also wanted to concede.

But as he was from the Xiang Family, retreating without fighting would not match the family's principles.

However, if a third round was started just to determine the winner, the result would only embarrass the Xiang Family even more.

Here, Xiang Liu seized the opportunity, which was half real and half a mock trial with Yun Ran. Even if he lost, he could still retire gracefully.

Yun Ran's goal was never just to show off, but merely to provide convenience to others without affecting the overall situation. She could afford that much face.

"Of course!"

Saying so, Yun Ran's wrist flickered, and those previous Defense Talismans gradually began to dissipate, soon disappearing without a trace.

Everyone's gaze was intensely focused on Yun Ran, curious to see how powerful Yun Ran's Attack Talisman would be.

This time, Yun Ran didn't pick up the brush on the table, but directly drew the talisman in the air with her hand.

The audience only saw Yun Ran's hands moving rapidly, leaving them seeing only afterimages.

Soon, a talisman noticeably larger than the previous Defense Talisman appeared, not white like before but with a hint of red.

The moment the talisman formation was complete, everyone suddenly felt as if a strong murderous aura surged towards them.

Some with slightly lower Dao progress even felt a suffocating sensation.

"This Attack Talisman seems really powerful; it's making my legs go weak."

"You're not joking; this talisman feels like a cold and merciless swordsman holding a blood-stained sword, seeking to duel someone to the death."

"Let's stay further away, lest we get hurt by mistake. I was thrown out by that Defense Talisman just now, and my bottom still hurts."

…

Yun Ran only drew one talisman, which, upon formation, hovered steadily above her head.

Xiang Liu had already drawn the sword he carried, which had slain countless Evil Ghosts, though it was not as powerful as the ancestral Dragon Slayer Sword.

It was still one of the top Magic Artifacts; sometimes, just taking out that sword was enough to scare away many lives.

Seeing the Attack Talisman above Yun Ran's head, Xiang Liu felt an unprecedented pressure.

If he hadn't seen with his own eyes Yun Ran drawing the talisman, he might have thought the intense attack power and growing murderous intent came from those numerous malevolent Evil entities.

Yun Ran glanced at those still standing around watching the battle, her mouth twitching uncontrollably.

She wasn't sure if they truly didn't know Xiang Liu's combat strength or didn't believe in the power of her Attack Talisman.

"Don't you want to move back to a safer place? Otherwise, if you get accidentally hurt later, I'm not responsible."

The crowd: …

Although they were somewhat unhappy with Yun Ran doubting their strength, they could still feel the murderous aura.

Eventually, they could only grimly retreat to a safe zone.

Yun Ran, satisfied, waved her hand lightly, and the Attack Talisman, which had been just floating above her head, was immediately activated.

It launched an attack towards Xiang Liu.

Originally, when Yun Ran wanted to show off, she had added some decorative effects to these talismans.

There, streaks of red light emitted from the Attack Talisman, scattering in all directions like it cost nothing.

Xiang Liu's sword danced fiercely, blocking those red light streaks, but his wrists were still numbed by the impact.

Once, he had ventured alone into an area filled with Evil Energy, slaying over a dozen Evil Ghosts, yet he had never felt as strained as today.

Especially now, as he was constantly on the defensive and had no opportunity to attack.

"Why isn't Xiang Liu striking back? He's just dodging!"

"Isn't that obvious? With the density of those light rays, managing to dodge them is already impressive. Besides him, if it were any of us, we'd be riddled like a hornet's nest!"

"If I hadn't seen this talisman being drawn by Yun Ran myself, I wouldn't believe how powerful it is; it's even stronger than a Magic Artifact."

"What is supporting Yun Ran that allows her to draw such talismans?"

…

The crowd's discussions didn't affect the two competitors in the least.

Yun Ran, seeing her Attack Talisman almost depleted and not having inflicted any injury on Xiang Liu, couldn't help but nod her head.

Indeed worthy of the Xiang Family.

Previously, her talented fellow disciples, when facing her Attack Talisman, would suffer several injuries before the talisman was exhausted.

As the color of the Attack Talisman faded, Yun Ran raised her hand and began drawing a talisman again.

"No way, she's starting to draw again!"

"Duh, are you blind? Didn't you see that the color of the talisman has faded? It looks like it's about to be depleted."

"Does this mean Xiang Liu is stronger since he hasn't even been injured?"

"A person skilled in attack only being able to defend is already at a disadvantage."

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