"No matter how you put it, this matter all started because of me; therefore, let it not serve as a precedent, and you should watch out for yourself," Lin Yanping said.

After issuing her warning, An Qi strode away, paying no further attention to Lin Yanping.

Watching An Qi's arrogant departure, Lin Yanping was seething with rage. She swore to herself that in five years, she would ruthlessly trample An Qi underfoot to wash away today's humiliation.

The Inner Palace disciples who were hiding in the distance and watching the drama unfold had not expected Sister Lin Yanping and the new Junior Palace Master to have such a relationship; no wonder the Junior Palace Master did not pursue the matter further.

Not long after An Qi left, news of her advancement to the Breaking Mortal First Realm slowly spread throughout the entire Cinnabar Palace; by now, her formidable reputation was known to all.

When the news reached True Master Xuji's ears, he nodded in satisfaction, feeling that it achieved the effect he wanted.

However, when the news reached Chief Sister Xiao Bingbing's ears, it was a completely different scene.

Xiao Bingbing had not expected her newly arrived little junior sister to be so formidable, advancing from nothing to the Breaking Mortal First Realm in just a single day and breaking the record she had held for many years, which was truly terrifying.

Now, she felt a little threatened.

"Hmph! Thinking of replacing me? No way! I will definitely reach the seventh level of the Ice Jade Sword Technique before you. Just you wait and see!" Xiao Bingbing thought bitterly, before continuing her cultivation diligently.

At this moment, both the Inner and Outer Palace were discussing this news.

"Did you hear? The Junior Palace Master who just took office yesterday has already advanced to the Breaking Mortal First Realm today! It's just too freakishly rapid."

"Don't take it for granted; maybe she was just stuck at a bottleneck before; then yesterday, she happened to encounter an endless supply of Spiritual Energy and soared high, breaking through, and advancing in Realm."

"Impossible, when she first came, I really didn't sense any Cultivation Power from her. I even helped her carry her suitcase up the mountain."

"I can confirm this too; and I also asked senior brothers Li Dafeng and Li Xiaofeng about the Junior Palace Master; they said she was a mere mortal before, without any Cultivation Power or knowledge of Cultivation."

"Really? If that's the case, then this news must be true."

"Absolutely certain, if you don't believe it, you can go ask senior brothers Li Dafeng and Li Xiaofeng."

"Alright! Then we shall verify the facts and inquire about the true situation."

Thus, the Outer Palace disciples all went to find the brothers Li Dafeng and Li Xiaofeng.

Li Dafeng and Li Xiaofeng had never experienced being as popular as they were today. When they found out that all these fellow disciples were coming to inquire about the Junior Palace Master's identity, they were momentarily speechless, realizing that people were not attracted by their talent or handsome appearance.

However, since their fellow disciples were so enthusiastic and eager, they didn't feel right about avoiding the topic, so they divulged the true identity of the Junior Palace Master to all the fellow disciples present.

Learning that the Junior Palace Master was indeed an ordinary person, everyone was shocked. They witnessed a miracle, as a record in their Cinnabar Palace's cultivation history was about to be broken.

"My god! In just one day, just one single day, she advanced to the Breaking Mortal First Realm. And us? It took us a year, or even longer, and we still haven't achieved it; it's truly a shame."

"Comparing oneself with others really does kill you!"

"It seems the Palace Master had good reason to choose her as the Junior Palace Master; with such rocket-like cultivation speed, she could surpass Chief Sister Xiao Bingbing in just a few years."

By now, those who refused to accept An Qi's authority had no choice but to submit.

An Qi's performance today had indeed served them a harsh blow, forcing them to awaken and recognize the reality.

"What a commanding and domineering Junior Palace Master, truly spirited, proving her strength with facts."

"If you really were a divine being, following by your side would be no issue for us."

After learning about An Qi's identity, a wave of astonishment swept through the palace, with everyone expressing incredulity.

Upon hearing some rumors, Li Dafeng began to inquire about the true situation from the female disciples of the Inner Palace.

Learning that his junior sister Lin Yanping had indeed offended the Junior Palace Master, he felt worried and fearful at that moment, scared that his affectionate interest would suffer An Qi's retaliation. Fortunately, An Qi, considering their past relationship, spared his junior sister, which allowed him to relax.

However, despite this, to prevent such incidents from happening again, he decided to properly persuade his hot-tempered junior sister.

Thus, he invited Lin Yanping under the shade of a tree and advised her, "Junior sister! Stop offending the Junior Palace Master; she's not the same as before, you can't compete with her."

"Who says I can't compete with her? It's just a day's rise to the Breaking Mortal Realm, what's so great about that; and don't forget, she's only an acting Junior Palace Master, replaceable at any time, just let me defeat her in five years, and I will trample her underfoot," Lin Yanping venomously replied.

"Junior sister! I know you like that rascal Lin Yifan, but the Junior Palace Master is innocent; please don't meddle in their relationship, alright?" Li Dafeng continued to plead earnestly, speaking bluntly.

Truth be told, he didn't want to bring this up, but Lin Yanping's behavior greatly pained him.

If she clearly has no feelings for you, why insist on sticking your face forward only to be struck? Isn't that just seeking misery? Moreover, I treat you so well, yet you don't feel anything; it really breaks my heart.

"Who says I like her boyfriend? I can't stand her because Master favors her; she doesn't deserve to be our Junior Palace Master," Lin Yanping replied uneasily, looking somewhat nervous and at a loss.

"Do you swear that this matter has nothing to do with that rascal Lin Yifan?" Li Dafeng challenged.

Lin Yanping hesitated, then retorted with a pout, "I swear, this is just a grudge between her and me, Mr. Lin has nothing to do with it."

Truth be told, she was lying; her harshness towards An Qi was largely because of Lin Yifan.

From the beginning, she had always compared herself with An Qi. Whether it was in terms of appearance, or even personality; and when she learned that Master favored An Qi for the role of Junior Palace Master, her anger intensified.

Because having An Qi as the Junior Palace Master meant she was superior, a feeling that was unbearable.

Why should a girl with no Mana at all command her? Why must she be subservient to her, calling her Junior Palace Master?

She was unwilling to accept this, and thus she resisted, she erupted.

Therefore, her resentment towards An Qi stemmed mostly from Lin Yifan; hence, she lied.

"Hmph!"

Li Dafeng sneered, knowing that the claim of having no connection was false; he simply couldn't believe that the usually graceful Lin Yanping could be so narrow-minded as to not tolerate a capable Junior Palace Master.

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