Peerless Divine Doctor in the City of Flowers
Chapter 450: A Choice Hanging by a Thread

Chapter 450: Chapter 450: A Choice Hanging by a Thread

"Bang!"

Water splashed everywhere.

Qiuyuan Hongmei, along with her motorcycle, plunged into the deep pool.

This surge propelled her even further away from the cliff.

Directly into the strong currents.

The cool water enveloped her entire body.

It was only after she emerged from the water that Yang Linglong finally took the leap.

A more than twenty-meter-high cliff jump was naturally also an extreme sport.

Her feet and head submerged, she too exerted herself, swimming towards the Nan Tian Yi Zhu.

"This time, I’m definitely going to win!"

Watching Yang Linglong being left behind, Qiuyuan Hongmei immediately swam forward with all her might.

But just when she thought she had the upper hand,

she discovered that Yang Linglong was incredibly fast.

In just a few strokes, she had almost caught up to her.

And Lin Fan, observing everything, revealed a hint of a smile.

"It seems that your saintess was too clever for her own good. She thought that by using the momentum of her motorcycle, she could leap a greater distance from the cliff, but she forgot that the current is very fast. Now, she’s going against the current, which will only increase her energy expenditure in vain. She has already lost this battle."

"Winning or losing isn’t important. After all, this is just her hobby. What I need to ensure is her safety, everything else doesn’t matter. However, there is something that piques my curiosity."

Hino Hiroshi turned his head to look at Lin Fan.

"Would you say we are friends now, or enemies?"

"Neither. When there is benefit, we join forces; when there’s none, we part ways; when benefits conflict, we fight. I think this kind of relationship suits us better."

Lin Fan looked straight into Hino Hiroshi’s eyes.

The smile at the corner of his mouth carried an indescribable taste.

This seemed to be the relationship between the two men, but it more closely resembled a conflict between nations.

"Master Lin is indeed exceptional, summarizing it quite aptly. I will then wait and see what unfolds."

Hino Hiroshi nodded with a smile on his face.

He couldn’t help but reassess this young man who had appeared out of nowhere.

"I’m also looking forward to the outcome, very much in fact."

Lin Fan’s gaze once again turned towards the two women.

At this moment, Yang Linglong had already reached the Nan Tian Yi Zhu first.

And she had begun to climb.

Qiuyuan Hongmei was not taking it easy either; relying on her superb physical strength,

she had also arrived at the edge.

Watching the agile Yang Linglong, the climbing route she had chosen was the most optimal one simulated by the computer.

Whether in terms of difficulty or distance, it was the most appropriate.

As the one lagging behind, if she chose this route, her defeat was certain.

Therefore, Qiuyuan Hongmei gritted her teeth and began climbing up the left side.

"You’re crazy!"

Seeing Qiuyuan Hongmei grab the rocks and climb upwards,

Yang Linglong showed an incredulous expression.

Becoming an extreme sports expert, she knew all too well the challenges that lay ahead in that position.

The difficulty level would skyrocket, making it almost impossible to accomplish.

"Today, I will definitely defeat you."

Qiuyuan Hongmei’s mouth twitched with a contemptuous smile.

Using her hands and feet, she climbed straight up.

With this climbing route, she was sure to overtake her opponent.

"That path is impossible to complete. You’ll regret your choice."

Yang Linglong’s indirect climbing route was clearly further away,

but compared to that path, it was definitely safer.

"Regret is not a word in my dictionary. I want the whole world to know that the Queen of Night was defeated by my hand."

The stubborn Qiuyuan Hongmei didn’t care at all.

Seeing that the two were now at the same altitude, she showed an excited smile.

In that moment, Yang Linglong seemed to see herself in a mirror.

Indeed, they were the same type of people.

"On this land, I will not lose."

Yang Linglong also used her hands and feet, continuing to climb upwards at her own pace.

Climbing over a hundred meters without any protection was like challenging the Grim Reaper himself.

The higher they went, the steeper the climbing angle became.

Moreover, the gale that formed around them threatened to push them off at any moment.

To reduce wind resistance, the two could only cling tightly to the cliff face, struggling to move forward.

As their physical strength waned, their speed became slower and the climb more difficult.

"Now... you should know... from the moment you chose that route... you were already losing."

Positioned in a wind-sheltered spot, Yang Linglong looked up at Qiuyuan Hongmei above her.

Although she was leading, the angle she could climb had become negative.

Thus, she could only hang from her arms, suspended on the tens of meters high cliff.

With no purchase for her feet, they became a hindrance instead.

"It’s not over until the end... the outcome is unpredictable... once you overcome this hurdle, you’ll surely lose!"

Qiuyuan Hongmei, also taking a break, had turned deathly pale.

The upcoming ten-plus meters was the final game-changer of the entire event.

If she could get through it, Yang Linglong’s defeat was almost certain.

"I advise you to give up. Falling from this height will smash you to pieces. It’s about challenging the limit, not the Grim Reaper."

Yang Linglong curled up into herself.

Then, with a push of her legs, she leaped up high.

After precisely grasping a crevice with her hand, she reached her resting spot.

Just above her was a sprint stage.

If Qiuyuan Hongmei continued to hesitate, she was bound to lose as well.

"So what if it’s the Grim Reaper? I can still win!"

Taking a deep breath, Qiuyuan Hongmei kicked off with her feet, leaping high.

With her hands latching onto the crevices on the edge, her whole body was left dangling in midair.

For the next ten-plus meters, she could only progress using her hands.

However, the raging wind made it almost impossible for her to control her body.

"You’re courting death!"

Seeing Qiuyuan Hongmei’s body sway in the wind,

Yang Linglong knew this time she was doomed beyond a doubt.

With such strong wind, it was impossible to move forward.

Moreover, relying solely on the strength of one’s arms made the chances of success nearly zero.

At this moment, Qiuyuan Hongmei also realized something was amiss.

Unable to control her own body, her face turned even paler.

Right now, let alone advancing, it was nearly impossible to retreat.

A few dozen meters below her feet was the ground.

Falling from this height was certain death.

"Damn it!"

The trembling in her arms indicated that Qiuyuan Hongmei’s strength was barely holding up her body.

The terrified Qiuyuan Hongmei finally realized she had entered a lethal abyss.

As time passed, death came closer.

This scene also made Hino Hiroshi watching from a distance tighten inwardly.

Just as he was about to cast a spell to summon his guardian spirit to rescue her,

Lin Fan had already stepped in front of him.

His cold gaze carried a chill,

Looking straight into his eyes.

"I’ve heard that Onmyoji are at their weakest when casting spells. So, I suggest you don’t entertain this notion. This is a duel between the two of them and should not involve a third party. Otherwise, you could be in grave danger."

"What are you going to do?"

Hino Hiroshi was taken aback.

He hadn’t expected this man to intervene at such a critical moment.

"I’m simply ensuring the fairness of the duel. After all, in this kind of competition, there are no regrets even in death!"

Lin Fan certainly had his own plans.

If their High Priestess were to die in this way,

Perhaps even the Jiazi Project would suffer a severe setback.

It would be a matter of bad luck, no blame on him.