Reborn in a cultivation world with my Ex girlfriends-Chapter 61: Love, Lies, and Cultivation Trials

Wang Li stood frozen as the words sank in.

"A... romantic challenge?"

Mu Qingling nearly choked on air. "W-What kind of sect competition has a romance round?!"

Lin Ruoyan facepalmed. "Only in this sect. I should've expected it."

Meanwhile, Yue Xinyao looked far too pleased with this outcome. She stepped forward, arms crossed, her violet eyes glowing with amusement.

"Well, Wang Li?" she teased. "Are you ready to prove your romantic prowess, or will you surrender now?"

Wang Li rubbed his chin, feigning deep thought. "Romance, huh? That's a dangerous dao to tread. One wrong step, and you might fall too deep..." He turned to Yue Xinyao, flashing a confident grin. "Are you sure you're ready?"

Yue Xinyao blinked, clearly not expecting him to flip the challenge on her.

The elder raised his hand. "The rules are simple. Each contestant must demonstrate romantic compatibility through a series of tests. The winner will be decided by the audience's reaction and the judges' final decision."

The audience burst into excited whispers.

"This is going to be hilarious!"

"Wait, does that mean Wang Li has to flirt with Yue Xinyao?"

"Poor guy, he's dead either way."

Mu Qingling shook her head. "Wang Li... don't embarrass us too badly."

Lin Ruoyan sighed. "No, no... I want to see this. He's too cocky, let's see how he handles this one."

Yue Xinyao smirked. "Well then, let's begin."

First Test: The Heart's Connection

The first challenge was straightforward: the contestants had to gaze into each other's eyes for five minutes without looking away.

It sounded simple, but with spiritual pressure subtly influencing emotions, it was a test of willpower and emotional control.

Wang Li and Yue Xinyao stepped onto the raised platform, standing face to face.

A sect elder announced, "Begin!"

The moment their eyes met, Wang Li felt something shift.

Yue Xinyao's gaze was calm, confident, unreadable, but beneath the surface, there was something... deeper. A quiet loneliness, a carefully guarded distance.

She was beautiful, no doubt, but more than that—she was untouchable, like a flower growing on the highest peak.

For the first minute, neither spoke.

For the second minute, the crowd grew restless.

By the third minute, Mu Qingling whispered, "Why do they look like they're falling in love?"

Lin Ruoyan frowned. "...He's actually keeping up?"

By the fourth minute, Yue Xinyao's lips parted slightly, as if she were about to say something—but she hesitated.

And then, Wang Li did something unexpected.

He smiled. Softly.

Not the usual cocky, playful smirk—but something genuine.

Yue Xinyao's eyes widened, just slightly.

The elder's voice cut through the moment. "Time's up!"

The audience exploded into cheers.

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Wang Li stretched, as if he hadn't just stared into a goddess's eyes for five minutes straight. "That was nice. We should do it again sometime."

Yue Xinyao cleared her throat, turning away. "Hmph. Don't get cocky."

Mu Qingling grabbed Lin Ruoyan's arm. "Did he just... fluster Yue Xinyao?"

Lin Ruoyan muttered, "He's too dangerous."

Second Test: The Trust Fall

The next test required them to trust each other completely—one had to fall, and the other had to catch them using spiritual energy alone.

"Easy," Wang Li said, rolling his shoulders. "Let's get this over with."

Yue Xinyao raised an eyebrow. "You'll go first?"

"Obviously."

With that, he turned around and fell backward—without hesitation.

The crowd gasped.

Even the elder blinked. "T-That was fast!"

Yue Xinyao's eyes narrowed, but her hands moved quickly. She gathered her spiritual energy, creating a soft cushion of moonlight beneath him.

Wang Li landed perfectly, as if reclining on a cloud.

He stretched his arms behind his head. "Comfortable. You should consider opening a luxury hotel."

Yue Xinyao clicked her tongue. "Get up."

Then it was her turn.

Unlike Wang Li, she paused for a moment before falling.

And when she did, she fell gracefully, her long silver hair flowing like a waterfall.

Wang Li caught her effortlessly.

For a moment, he held her a little too close—their faces inches apart.

"Not bad," he said softly. "You really do trust me, huh?"

Yue Xinyao's fingers tightened slightly around his sleeve.

"Don't push your luck," she murmured.

He grinned. "Wouldn't dream of it."

Mu Qingling covered her mouth. "Oh no. I think I'm... shipping them?"

Lin Ruoyan sighed. "I hate that I agree."

Final Test: The Dance of Yin and Yang

The last test was a spiritual dance, where partners had to match their energy flows perfectly.

Yue Xinyao's eyes gleamed. "Are you ready?"

Wang Li smirked. "Let's dance."

As the music started, they moved—gliding like two celestial beings caught in an eternal cycle of push and pull, yin and yang.

Wang Li wasn't a trained dancer, but his combat instincts made up for it. He followed Yue Xinyao's movements perfectly, matching her step for step, flow for flow.

Their auras intertwined, flickering like fire and moonlight.

The crowd was silent, mesmerized.

For the first time, Yue Xinyao wasn't leading—she was following him.

The dance ended with him catching her waist, dipping her slightly.

She gazed up at him, breathless.

"Not bad," she admitted.

He grinned. "I try."

The elders deliberated.

The audience voted.

And then, finally—

The head elder smiled.

"This match... is a draw."

The crowd erupted into cheers.

Mu Qingling gasped. "A tie?! Again?!"

Lin Ruoyan muttered, "I don't know if they're rivals or accidentally getting engaged."

Wang Li laughed, offering his hand to Yue Xinyao. "Good match."

She hesitated—then took it.

"For now," she murmured, smirking. "But next time... I'll win."

Wang Li winked. "Looking forward to it."