"Are you serious?" Zuo Yiming was stunned, his expression turning grim. Bai Zhanpeng beside him also looked at Li Xuan with a dark face. Li Xuan's words, while not physically damaging, were extremely insulting.
Both of them were at the advanced Martial God realm, yet a mere early-stage Martial Emperor Spirit Master was challenging them to a two-on-one fight?
What a joke!
"You talk too much. Let's fight," Li Xuan sighed helplessly. He had killed more than a few peak Martial Gods. Did these two really think they could be arrogant just because they broke through to the advanced Martial God realm?
"Brother Zuo, since he insists, let's grant his wish. As for the top spot, we can fight for it later," Bai Zhanpeng stepped forward and said to Li Xuan calmly.
Early-stage Martial Emperor. Did he really think he could be so arrogant with a little bit of strength?
"Alright." Zuo Yiming pondered for a moment before nodding. His thoughts were the same as Bai Zhanpeng's.
"So verbose." Li Xuan shook his head upon seeing this and then his figure moved, landing directly on the challenge arena.
"Look quickly, Li Xuan is actually going to fight them both!"
"Isn't that too reckless? Those two just broke through to the advanced Martial God realm!"
"Li Xuan's strength is indeed not bad, but under their combined attack, he probably won't last five rounds before being defeated. This will serve as a lesson for him."
"..."
Seeing this, everyone's attention immediately shifted. Even the other contestants seated on the hundreds of chairs stopped. After all, the top spot was exceptionally eye-catching.
"Attack!"
Zuo Yiming and Bai Zhanpeng arrived at the challenge arena. After exchanging a glance, their figures exploded forward towards Li Xuan.
Li Xuan remained still, but the Jinghun sword in his hand trembled, and a sword energy immediately shot towards Zuo Yiming. In the next moment, Li Xuan punched out, directly meeting Bai Zhanpeng.
Bang!
A bang echoed as their fists collided, but Bai Zhanpeng's figure quickly retreated several steps before stopping. Meanwhile, Zuo Yiming was forced back by the sword energy. Only after unleashing five consecutive punches was the sword energy dispersed.
"His combat power is terrifying!" Zuo Yiming's expression became solemn. A single sword energy was already so formidable. If he were to face it alone, he might indeed have a tough fight.
No holding back!
Zuo Yiming thought to himself and then a long spear appeared in his hand. The dazzling silver light emanating from the spear itself was enough to prove its extraordinary grade.
At this moment, Bai Zhanpeng had the same thought as Zuo Yiming. In terms of physical strength, Bai Zhanpeng had already fallen behind. This was undoubtedly a humiliation for him. Seeing Zuo Yiming directly summon a spirit artifact, he also moved his mind.
One spear, one staff.
Li Xuan glanced at them and then the Jinghun also appeared in his hand.
"Spear Out Like a Dragon!"
"Staff Sweeps the World!"
Zuo Yiming and Bai Zhanpeng moved in unison, attacking Li Xuan from the left and right simultaneously.
Li Xuan's expression slightly condensed, and then the sword energy within him surged madly, merging into the Jinghun. In the next moment, Li Xuan directly slashed down.
"One Sword Breaks All Laws!"
Terrifying sword energy was unleashed, engulfing Zuo Yiming and Bai Zhanpeng along with Li Xuan's sword intent.
Crack!
The next instant, the challenge arena was directly destroyed by this terrifying sword energy. Zuo Yiming and Bai Zhanpeng's faces changed drastically, and their figures retreated madly. But no matter how fast they were, they couldn't outrun Li Xuan's sword energy.
In a flash, Zuo Yiming and Bai Zhanpeng were struck by the sword energy. Countless sword marks, thin as cicada wings, appeared on their bodies.
Soon, with the penetration of hundreds of sword energies, the sword marks on Zuo Yiming and Bai Zhanpeng's bodies increased. Blood spurted out wildly.
"Stop!"
Just then, two elders on the high platform stood up in unison and shouted loudly.
"You two, this is a competition!" Seeing that the two were about to intervene, Xuan Ye and Nan Haotian, along with the other five, stood up.
Deng Xinxiao and Xu Huang's expressions turned ashen. Zuo Yiming and Bai Zhanpeng were disciples heavily nurtured by their Holy Lands. If this continued, the two would not survive.
"I concede for them!" Deng Xinxiao pondered for a moment, then no longer hesitated, his figure shooting towards the challenge arena. The five of Xuan Ye narrowed their eyes, but in perfect unison, they did not intervene.
With Deng Xinxiao's appearance, Li Xuan's gaze fell upon him. Li Xuan's sword energy was instantly shattered by Deng Xinxiao.
Pfft!
Xu Huang also arrived in front of Bai Zhanpeng, supporting him, his spiritual energy surging into Bai Zhanpeng's body to suppress his injuries. But Xu Huang soon stopped. Bai Zhanpeng's face had already turned pale like withered wax, devoid of blood.
Deng Xinxiao, standing beside him, also looked up, his face extremely grim. Zuo Yiming had died before his very eyes.
"In this battle, Li Xuan of the Southern Region wins." The elder Ye Xun by the side also had eyes full of shock, but he quickly composed himself and announced the result.
"You, you actually killed them!" Deng Xinxiao's face contorted with rage. Zuo Yiming was the direct grandson of the Holy Lord. Now, dead before his eyes, without any proper response, he would surely face the Holy Lord's wrath upon his return.
Li Xuan sighed helplessly and said, "Since it's a challenge, casualties are unavoidable. What, I'm not allowed to kill them?"
"You could have just defeated them!" Xu Huang said, his eyes chilling.
Li Xuan burst into laughter, "Hey old man, are you crazy? They are both advanced Martial God Spirit Masters. If I don't go all out, what's the point of the fight? What, are the lives of your Six Great Holy Lands so precious that they can't be lost?"
"You are indeed a sharp-tongued little fellow." Deng Xinxiao's mouth twitched, and he continued, "But you must understand a principle: leave a way out for others, and you'll meet again in the future. Although your potential is immense, you should also know that there is no shortage of geniuses in this world!"
Li Xuan's eyes narrowed, his Jinghun sword gripped slightly in his hand. He looked at Deng Xinxiao and slowly said, "Are you threatening me?"
"Li Xuan!" At this moment, two figures arrived beside Li Xuan and then looked at Deng Xinxiao and Xu Huang. Li Xuan looked and saw that the newcomers were Liu Jiaqi and Zhou Wenjin.
"Elder Deng, Elder Xu, it's not very good for you to interfere like this," Liu Jiaqi said.
"This matter has nothing to do with you," Deng Xinxiao said, taking a deep breath.
Zhou Wenjin immediately said, "He is our friend. This matter, you have gone too far."
Deng Xinxiao fell silent. Xu Huang also calmed down. Especially seeing that Xuan Ye and the others had not intervened by now, a sense of foreboding arose in his heart.
"Fine, I will remember this matter." Deng Xinxiao had already understood the situation, especially seeing that the two Saintesses from the Glazed Holy Land and the Thousand Illusions Holy Land were both siding with Li Xuan. He began to analyze the situation.
After all, their Six Great Holy Lands were not as harmonious as they appeared on the surface.
"Miss Jiaqi, could you point me in the direction of the White Jade Holy Land and the Seven Stars Holy Land?" the moment Deng Xinxiao and Xu Huang turned around, Li Xuan suddenly asked.
Deng Xinxiao and Xu Huang's figures flickered upon hearing this, and they both turned back to look at Li Xuan.
"What, you still want to destroy them?" Liu Jiaqi was taken aback, then said helplessly. Liu Jiaqi had seen Yi Qin destroy the Blazing Fire Sect with a single sword. Li Xuan's question now made Liu Jiaqi feel an inexplicable sense of anticipation.
Li Xuan smiled slightly, "If possible, I don't mind trying!"