Wang Feihua was not originally named Wang Feihua.
As a princess of the Western Desert, she naturally possessed a longer native name. However, to establish herself in the Central Plains martial arts world, she adapted to local customs by adopting a Central Plains name.
With three days remaining until Wang Feihua's Matchmaking Tournament, she grew restless and went out for a walk.
...Unexpectedly, in the vast desert, she encountered a band of ruthless mounted brigands.
Without her giant eagle, Wang Feihua stood no chance against the bandits alone. Struck in the back, her vision darkened as she knew the situation was dire until the sharp clang of steel shattered the air. Before losing consciousness, her fading eyes caught only a flash of sword light, cold as winter snow.
"Cough, cough..." Wang Feihua awoke by an oasis, where a snow-white figure standing nearby, wiping a sword.
"Miss, you're awake."
The figure turned, the sword's glare awe-inspiring a crimson mole between the brows like a fallen plum blossom. That single glance drained all color from Heaven and Earth, freezing time itself.
Wang Feihua's heart began to race.
"It's fortunate you're unharmed. The bandits have retreated. Until we meet again." Before Wang Feihua could ask her name, the white-clad figure bowed with cupped hands and departed.
As the figure departed, Wang Feihua stood dazed, thinking: In this boundless desert, what chance had they to meet again? Had destiny severed their thread so soon?
From that moment, Wang Feihua's heart withered.
Surprisingly, three days later, Wang Feihua spotted her among the suitors.
Wang Feihua's heart stirred back to life.
Her opponent was no match with a casual wave of her hand, the giant desert eagle sent him flying in a single swipe. Yet Wang Feihua's eyes saw only that one person.
Upon learning she was the leader of the Heavenwild Alliance, Wang Feihua recognized her judgment as exceptional.
Wang Feihua saw her beloved nod at her and smile slightly, and she couldn't help but return the smile. In that shared gaze, an unspoken understanding shimmered between them. Then Han Feiying's voice broke the silence:
"The Heavenwild Alliance seeks the honor of competition. We humbly request the princess to grace us with her instruction."
Just as Wang Feihua's cheeks flushed with anticipation, Han Feiying stepped aside revealing a stranger who advanced, cupped his hands, and said in a deep voice:
"For the Heavenwild Alliance, I request your guidance, Princess."
Wang Feihua's heart withered once more.
Her eyebrows arched defiantly: "No, not him I want her!" As all eyes followed her pointed finger, the hall erupted in uproar and discussion.
"But both you and Leader Han are women..."
"I only said I would invite heroes from all over the world never did I specify their gender."
Wang Feihua was resolute. Her giant desert eagle behind her let out a few long cries, and no one dared to speak further.
Han Feiying sighed: "Thank you for your favor, Princess, but I must decline."
Wang Feihua heard the sound of her heart shattering.
She actually rejected her!
Who did she think she had rejected? None other than the love of Princess Wang Feihua herself!
Wang Feihua was devastated.
She shouted angrily: "Do you know how much I've given up for you! Do you know what I've been through before this Matchmaking Tournament? Do you know how hard it was for me to become famous worldwide! You don't care at all; you only care about yourself!"
"...Could you elaborate?"
"The first time I tried to participate in the Central Plains martial arts tournament, I heard about it in March but when I finally arrived in June, the competition had already ended in April. No one witnessed my exceptional martial arts!"
"The second time, I challenged the world's top martial artist. He claimed the journey was too far, so I covered his travel expenses. Yet after I defeated him, he suffered another loss in the Central Plains before news of my victory could spread rendering my achievement meaningless by the time it reached the martial world."
"It sounds like the core issue lies in communication failures beyond the Central Plains..." someone couldn't help but interject.
"Silence!" Immersed in her memories, Wang Feihua couldn't hear and raged on, "The third time, I resolved to host a Matchmaking Tournament at home, inviting heroes from all over the world, intending to defeat them one by one to prove my unmatched martial arts, but I ended up falling at your hands..."
Her expression shifted from sorrow to resentment, then from resentment to heartbreak, changing again and again, until finally, she revealed a relieved smile.
"I've figured it out, Leader Han. Let me return with you to the Central Plains."
"From today on, marrying into the Heavenwild Alliance is my new goal. Once I become the leader's wife, everyone in the world will know my name!"
Han Feiying was stunned and packed her bags that day, rushing back to Bianjing overnight.
However, from then on, several giant eagles often hovered over the Heavenwild Alliance in Bianjing, their sharp cries causing nearby residents to complain.