Despite obtaining ten consecutive wins, Chu Qiu requested to stay in the ring and allow other strong cultivators to challenge him.

Gu Jianxing's request, on the other hand, was to allow him to go to other arenas to challenge other opponents.

However, no matter which way the challenge went, it can be seen that both Chu Qiu and Gu Jianxing were going tit-for-tat, secretly competing, and unwilling to stop at ten consecutive wins!

What shocked people the most was that seven judges including Tao Songting agreed to this!

"This is unfair!"

Some experts who were participating in the first round of selections protested.

These people had already reached ten consecutive wins, yet they still wanted to continue fighting. Furthermore, there were only eighteen rings. Naturally, other contestants were very unhappy.

After all, many of them had been waiting for Chu Qiu, Gu Jianxing, and other peerless figures to leave after obtaining ten consecutive wins before going into a ring.

Doing so would reduce the competitive pressure.

Who would have thought that such a thing would happen?

"A person’s stamina is limited. They may be able to win ten or even twenty fights in a row, but if they continue like this, their physical strength is bound to be exhausted. Not to mention, who can guarantee that they will not be injured?"

Tao Songting stood up and his voice was like thunder, resounding throughout the venue, "Real experts are never afraid of challenges!"

After a pause, he continued, "After ten consecutive wins, you can continue to challenge, but if you lose, you can't participate in this round anymore!"

As soon as this declaration came out, the dissatisfied ones became speechless and were unable to complain.

According to the rules, even if you were defeated, you could wait to challenge on other stages.

For example, Gao Lingtian had been defeated by Lin Xun, but he could still continue to challenge other arenas.

Tao Songting's declaration was aimed at the experts who had already obtained their ten consecutive wins. They could continue to fight, but as soon as they lost, they would not be able to continue to challenge others.

Relatively speaking, it was fair.

None of these storms caused any impact on Lin Xun.

At this time, after beating Gao Lingtian, he defeated two more opponents and had won six consecutive victories.

All of them were done easily. The fifth and sixth opponents were also the best among their peers, but they were much inferior to Gao Lingtian.

Naturally, they could not pose a threat to Lin Xun.

His seventh challenger was a beastmaster who was an advanced stage supreme Saint-King with extremely rich combat experience.

His Great Dao Field was called Blood Realm of All Souls, and it was filled with the spirit power of various fierce birds and beasts. It was stronger than Dong Liushi's Puppet Imaginarium.

Unfortunately, for Lin Xun, this kind of Great Dao Field was too bloody and sinister. It felt as if thousands of souls had been sacrificed to make something like this, so there was not much insight he could gain from it.

In just a moment, the beastmaster ended up being defeated miserably.

His eighth opponent was a spiritual practitioner who practiced the dao through using plants and trees. He manipulated various vines and trees, and his combat methods were superb.

However, he was defeated in the end.

So far, Lin Xun had won eight consecutive victories, and his achievements had also attracted a lot of attention.

After all, in the eighteen arenas, Lin Xun was the only one who had emerged as a dark horse and had persisted until now without being defeated.

In the other arenas, the reigning champions had changed many times.

Some lost after three consecutive wins, and some lost after five consecutive wins...

With the others as a comparison, although Lin Xun's eight consecutive wins were not as stunning as Chu Qiu’s and the others’, it can still be regarded as an extremely good result.

Tao Songting had not expected to see something like this, so he couldn't help but mutter in his heart.

Is Madam Yu truly right about this Jin Duyi? Is he really a peerless genius?

He honestly had nothing against Lin Xun, but he was very dissatisfied with Hong Yu's attitude of going against him because of this unknown cultivator.

When Lin Xun won nine consecutive victories, Madam Yu suddenly smiled and said, "Brother Tao, the bet between you and Brother Hong Yu will soon be decided."

Tao Songting's eyes flickered as he said, "Madam Yu, do you think my hunch was wrong?"

Madam Yu simply smiled and said nothing.

Hong Yu said, "Brother Tao, it's useless to speculate now. We'll see who wins later."

Tao Songting snorted coldly, and just as he was about to say something, his eyes suddenly lit up, "Interesting, Gu Jianxing actually made a move!"

Madam Yu and Hong Yu were both startled.

Almost at the same time, there was a commotion in the stands. Everyone could tell that Gu Jianxing, who was on a bright red flying sword, was floating towards the arena where Lin Xun was.

"Haha, there's something exciting to watch!"

"Gu Jianxing has already won ten consecutive victories. He doesn't take ordinary cultivators seriously. He isn’t disgracing himself by choosing to challenge Jin Duyi.”

"Jin Duyi has gone through nine fights, so his physical strength must be greatly depleted. However, Gu Jianxing has also fought many battles. Relatively speaking, challenging Jin Duyi at this moment is not taking advantage of the situation."

The discussions resounded through the arena loudly.

All the spectators' eyes had converged and fallen on the stage where Lin Xun was.

"This Gu Jianxing is using this method to compete with himself..."

Chu Qiu's lips curled up with a playful arc, "That's good, if you defeat Jin Duyi, then I don't mind having a duel with you."

"Jin Duyi has won nine consecutive victories, so he only needs one more game to stand out and have the qualification to participate in the second round of selections. By jumping out now, Gu Jianxing is being a bit unkind."

Madam Yu frowned.

"In terms of the selections, anything goes as long as it does not violate the rules,” Tao Songting said calmly. Inside he was quite certain about one thing. After this duel, Hong Yu's Emperor Blood Jade Pendant would probably belong to him.

Hong Yu did not say anything, but he simply sneered in his heart.

This Gu Jianxing...doesn’t know what’s good for him. If he loses, let's see how he can raise his head in the future.

In Hong Yu's view, Gu Jianxing was just asking for trouble. He had already won ten consecutive victories and consequently received a lot of praise and a reputation boost. It was the best time to stop.

Instead, he chose to challenge Jin Duyi!

Once he lost, even though he still had the qualification to enter the second round of selections, the praise and honor he received before would be wasted and he would become a mere stepping stone for Jin Duyi.

By then, it will be too late for him to regret his decision!

However, with his identity and status, Hong Yu would naturally not say any of this out loud

…

"It is indeed a bit mean of me to find you when you have won nine consecutive victories. However, if I don't take this opportunity to spar with you and you choose to leave after winning ten consecutive victories, I will have no chance at that time."

As soon as Gu Jianxing arrived at the ring, he announced his intentions leisurely with a calm expression.

After thinking for a while, he said, "Let me put it this way, your previous performance has been recognized by me and so I deem you worthy of my effort. If it were anyone else, I would not bother to pay attention to it at all."

His voice was flat, but it contained an undisguised arrogance.

Lin Xun simply responded with an "Oh.” Even at this moment, he was still as calm as before. All of the experts who tried to find a hint of fear or trepidation in him could not help but feel surprised.

Was he really not afraid about facing a peerless figure like Gu Jianxingl?

Lin Xun's response made Gu Jianxing raise his eyebrows.

Immediately, he said calmly, "Your state of mind is very good, but I don't know if you will hate me for not winning ten consecutive games when you lose later."

Gu Jianxing was not stupid, so he did not underestimate Lin Xun's dao heart.

At this moment, his overbearing arrogance, conceit and obvious hints were all attempts to oppress Lin Xun's state of mind!

To his disappointment, Lin Xun remained calm throughout their entire interaction. He was like a silent abyss, and no one could detect any fluctuating emotions from him.

At this time, Lin Xun said, "I really want to know if your swordsmanship is as pale and powerless as your attempts at provocation."

Gu Jianxing smiled coldly. "Won't you know if you try it?"

Lin Xun responded, "Then let’s give it a try."

Swish!

From under Gu Jianxing's feet, a flaming red, ancient sword flew out like a dazzling and bright fire that was tearing through the void and bursting out.

This sword strike was simple, pure, and clean, without any fancy adornments, but it embodied the sharpness of his swordsmanship to the extreme.

In addition, there was also a spirit of destroying everything with one sword slash.

The battle had started off with a bang.

All the spectators were focused on this fight, and the originally noisy atmosphere became silent. Everyone held their breath and concentrated.

Even Tao Songting, Madam Yu, Hong Yu, and the others were no exception.

Lin Xun was still bare-handed, with a calm and tranquil aura. He resembled a towering mountain standing silently between heaven and earth.

His fighting style also presented a charm as plain as simple water.

In comparison, Gu Jianxing's combat methods were undoubtedly extremely brilliant. His fiery sword interpreted the destructive aura of burning mountains and boiling seas, as if it was hot enough to melt the universe.

The sword qi was so strong that it made people unable to open their eyes!

𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

Anyone who saw this scene will be amazed. Undoubtedly, Gu Jianxing, a perfect and supreme Saint-King, was too dazzling.

He was a master of the sword and was also an extraordinary talent of the younger generation. In fact, his attainments in cultivation were enough to make many people of the older generation pale in comparison.

If nothing unexpected happened, he would also be one of the few overlords coming out of the first round of selections in Fierce Wind City.

There were very few people who could compare with him!

However, what surprised everyone was that under the immense pressure of Gu Jianxing's sword, Jin Duyi never looked as if he was being suppressed.

Just like during his duel with Gao Lingtian, Gao Lingtian at that time was also extremely dazzling and powerful, attracting countless attention.

Despite that, he had been unable to do anything to Jin Duyi and was defeated by the latter in the end.

Now, was Gu Jianxing also destined to follow the same route?

All the spectators in the audience couldn't help but take in a sharp breath, as if they were becoming reacquainted with Lin Xun’s fake identity, Jin Duyi. Subsequently, they were becoming more and more confused.

"Embers burning like a flowing rainbow!"

In the arena, Gu Jianxing began to glow like a rosy cloud, and his black hair was fluttering with bright flames.

In his palm, his red sword flashed lightly, and the void, dust, and air seemed to be igniting. A shocking trace of ashes appeared.

Then, the sword qi that was slashed out unfolded like an immense rainbow from the sky, piercing the sky and descending into the world!

Although they were watching from afar, when they saw this sword strike, many people in the audience felt a sharp pain in their hearts and minds with an indescribable discomfort and horror.

In fact, the mystery contained in this sword slash was too obscure and terrifying, beyond their imagination!

A sword like a rainbow that is full of vitality!