Jintian Xuanyue’s tone was flat but carried a unique kind of pride that made her seem very confident and even conceited.

However, in the ears of Heng Xiao’s group, she was being overly bumptious.

You’re telling us to sit back and watch? But what if he loses? It will be the face of our Xuanji Dao Sect that will be damaged!

“Hahaha, Brother Heng Xiao, since this little fellow has already entered the ring, let’s just commence.”

Bi Yuanzi’s loud laugh rang out from the opposite side.

“She Zi, go and meet our friend from the Imperial Jintian Clan, but remember to go easy on him. After all, he is not a disciple of Xuanji Dao Sect. We will be in a tight spot If he ends up getting crippled.”

Swish!

His voice was still echoing when the black-clad woman once appeared in the arena.

Her knife-like eyes gleamed coldly as she said, “Don’t worry, Elder, he will receive a different treatment.”

The faces of Heng Xiao’s groups instantly became unsightly.

Lin Xun’s sudden act of getting on stage had caught them off guard and messed with their minds. Before they could make a decision, Bi Yuanzi had pre-empted them.

The most infuriating thing was the mockery and sarcasm in his voice, which really made their teeth ache.

“Alas,” sighed Heng Xiao.

Since things had come to this point, he realized that it could no longer be changed. He could only hope that Jintian Xuanyue’s declaration was true, and that this young man named Jin Duyi would not let them down.

The other Xuanji Dao Sect elders were also in the same complicated, defeated mood.

In the end, it was because of Lin Xun’s and Jintian Xuanyue’s extraordinary identities that caused them to hold back for the time being despite their disgruntlement.

“If this guy loses, then I don’t care what his status is! I will definitely make him pay for this!”

“Right! Meddling in this kind of important affair without any scruples and even saying that us core disciples can’t win, he’s too arrogant.”

“

Sigh

, I actually hope from the bottom of my heart that he wins, otherwise, our sect will have lost the whole competition…”

“No need to worry, him losing is not our sect losing, so there will still be room to maneuver.”

The Xuanji core disciples discussed among themselves with flickering expressions.

Although they took a dim view of Lin Xun, deep down, they still didn’t want to see him lose, so they were quite torn inside.

𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

Jintian Xuanyue wasted no more breath explaining.

If Young Master, who can kill even quasi-Emperors, can’t even deal with this opponent, then it’d be the biggest joke of the century.

She took out a praying mat and sat cross-legged on it. With a flip of her hand, a treasure tea set appeared. She then began to leisurely wash the tea leaves and brew tea in a natural and relaxed demeanor.

The scene struck Heng Xiao and the other Xuanji Dao Sect elders dumb, and they felt a little dizzy.

This junior of the Jintian Clan really knows how to enjoy life, doesn’t she?

The reaction of their core disciples was even more over the top as they all gawked at her.

She even has the mood to brew tea? What does she take this duel for?

Meanwhile, Bi Yuanzi was stunned and so was the rest of his group, but he quickly sneered and said, “She Zi, you can start!”

Clang!

The seven-inch, pitch-black, lightless dagger once again appeared in her snow-white hand. She Zi raised her head slightly. Her long, narrow eyes instantly took on an indifferent, frosty color.

The entire aura became misty like fog. She was like an illusory wisp of black light.

The atmosphere in the field also became somber and oppressive.

Whether it was the members of Xuanji Dao Sect or Phantasm Empyrean Island, all gazes fell on Lin Xun at this moment.

They had all seen first-hand the power of She Zi, but they knew nothing about this honored guest from the Jintian Clan.

Lin Xun suddenly opened his mouth and advised, “You’d better go all out or you’ll lose horribly.”

His lightly-spoken warning struck Bi Yuanzi dumb again.

My, isn’t this kid crazy?!

The Xuanji crowd felt their cheeks twitch as the worry in their hearts heightened.

Can such a boastful young man really be trusted?

Whoosh!

In the ring, She Zi abruptly evaporated on the spot. Like a wisp of gray fog, she pierced the spatial barrier at an incredible speed and appeared right before Lin Xun.

Even faster than her was the dagger in her hand. With a flick of her wrist, the black blade glinted eerily as it stabbed straight toward Lin Xun’s chest.

Fast!

Inconceivably fast!

It was difficult for ordinary cultivators to catch She Zi’s movements. Only those of Heng Xiao’s level could see it clearly.

What they saw caused them to gasp. Her movement art had simply reached the pinnacle, terrifying beyond imagination!

However, Lin Xun looked unperturbed. He lightly flicked his right index finger, and despite him making his move after She Zi, the finger accurately landed on the tip of the blade.

Clang!

A metallic sound resounded, stirring the surroundings and tearing the eardrums.

She Zi suddenly trembled and, as if being hit by a tsunami, flew out viciously.

She flew uncontrollably for over a hundred feet before barely stabilizing herself in the air. The void around her cracked and collapsed in exploding air waves.

Everyone could tell how overwhelmingly powerful that finger flick was!

“Hmm?” Bi Yuanzi’s eyes narrowed in surprise.

“How…” Heng Xiao’s group were also astonished.

While they had anticipated that the esteemed guest would not lose in the first exchange, they still couldn’t have thought of this outcome. He had not only blocked the opponent’s sudden strike, but also sent her flying over a hundred feet with just a flick of his finger!

As for the core disciples, all they could see was a blur. Before they could have made out the specific details, She Zi had already blasted out like a meteor.

Their eyes widened in unison, and they almost suspected that their vision had just malfunctioned.

Lin Xun again said indifferently, “I repeat, go all out or you will definitely lose.”

She Zi’s gaze had entirely changed, carrying a rare gravity as she looked at Lin Xun.

His attack had caused her qi and blood to tumble, and even now, they still hadn’t calmed. It had felt as if she had been rammed by a massive mountain.

“As you wish!” As she took a deep breath, her aura changed once more. The gray fog shrouding her started steaming. Her figure became blurry to the point she seemed to have vanished.

“She can’t even be captured by spirit senses?”

“This is what this woman is truly capable of?”

“So when she defeated Senior Brother Ji Qian and Yuan Mao, she didn’t use her full strength at all!”

As many in the audience exclaimed in shock, She Zi appeared behind Lin Xun like a shadow without creating the slightest fluctuation in the air.

Not good!

The expressions of the Xuanji seniors changed drastically when they saw this.

What kind of dao art is this? Simply unimaginable!

Swish!

Fiercely, She Zi thrust her dagger at Lin Xun’s back.

It was fast, precise, and ruthless!

On top of that, it emitted not a trace of force, as if all of her power had been fully incorporated into this strike.

The next moment, however, She Zi felt her weapon abruptly stop. It could no longer advance an inch.

Huh?

Her heart shook, and she saw that at some point, her dagger had been firmly clamped by two long, slender fingers.

This was all done while Lin Xun was still standing with his back facing her!

Time seemed to come to a standstill. As everyone processed what they saw, all they could feel was a struggle to believe the reality in front of them.

It was truly too impactful a scene. Lin Xun had his back to the crowd, but his fingers had tightly stopped the terrifying strike from behind!

She Zi’s expression also faltered.

Before she could change her stance for the next attack, however, a torrent of force surged through her dagger with a devastating momentum.

Twang!

The dagger instantly snapped, followed by the skin and flesh on her arm exploding inch by inch. Even her tendons and bones burst into pieces.

In the end, the force sent her flying over a hundred feet before she heavily hit the ground.

“Pfft!” She Zi tremblingly coughed up blood and let out a muffled grunt of pain. She slumped to the ground, unable to get back up.

The whole area fell silent in utter shock!

Both members of the Xuanji Dao Sect and Phantasm Empyrean Island froze on the spot with looks of utter disbelief as their minds buzzed violently.

The whole exchange had happened in a flash. As powerful as She Zi was, she had been directly suppressed into a miserable state!

The most frightening thing was that Jintian Clan’s honored guest in the ring still hadn’t once turned around!

Who could even have dreamed of such a scene before?

The Xuanji crowd had all been caught off guard by Lin Xun’s unauthorized interference, feeling angry thinking that he had been fooling around.

However, the development of the situation had completely overturned their view and struck them like a thunderbolt.

The boastful guy…turned out to be a real expert!

Witnessing all of this, Jintian Xuanyue smiled before putting all of her focus back into brewing tea.

In her heart, a sense of pride surged.

Now, you should all believe in the strength of Young Master!

“If that was your full strength, then it’s a little disappointing.” Lin Xun finally turned around and looked indifferently at She Zi, who was lying on the ground and unable to get up.

A burst of clamor from all over the field then broke the deathly silence.

“She Zi was defeated just like that?”

“Why…why do I feel like I’m dreaming? It’s also too unreal…”

“What did this guy say his name was? Jin Duyi? Why haven’t I heard of such a supreme character before?”

The Xuanji core disciples all wore appalled expressions. As they thought back on how they had talked Lin Xun down earlier, their cheeks burned as though they had just slapped themselves on the face.

Heng Xiao, Hong Yu, and the other elders could see the bewilderment in each other’s eyes as they exchanged glances among themselves.

As for the Phantasm Empyrean Island crowd on the other side of the platform, they still hadn’t recovered from being caught off guard.

The match had only lasted for a few moments, and She Zi…had been defeated just like that?

“I’ve lost. I admit defeat.”

She Zi was still on the ground with blood dripping down from the corners of her lips. Her injuries were far more serious than they appeared. Her qi had almost been blasted to nothingness, making her situation as close to fatal as it could be.

This third match, Lin Xun won!

The faces of Bi Yuanzi’s group instantly clouded over. Their gazes on Lin Xun were filled to the brim with ill will.

On the other hand, Heng Xiao, Hong Yu, and the rest of the Xuanji elders sighed in relief. When they looked at Lin Xun, their eyes were full of amazement, as well as a hint of shame.

Their previous attitude toward him had indeed been a little too negative. Now that they thought about it, they couldn’t help but feel mortified.