"This Commander Li Xuan is truly spirited! Not only does he challenge Xu Guo Xiong, but he accepts without even knowing who the other opponent will be."
"While it seems troublesome now, facing two people is better than facing a group. I just don't know where Commander Li Xuan's confidence comes from. If he's defeated, he'll have no chance of becoming one of the five Pavilion Masters."
"This is certainly going to be interesting. I hope Commander Li Xuan doesn't disappoint us."
"..."
As Xu Guo Xiong's agreement echoed, the surrounding spectators erupted in discussion.
Indeed, fighting two at once might be considered reckless, but battles between beings at the Year Realm were always intense. Moreover, there were stronger and weaker individuals within the Year Realm. Since Li Xuan dared to make such a statement, he must have some trump card.
"This Li Xuan is quite impressive, daring to face two opponents. Jin Zun, if I recall correctly, Xu Guo Xiong is a disciple of your Golden Pavilion, isn't he?" Chen Peng Supreme said with a slight smile, looking at Jin Guangshuo Supreme on the high platform.
Jin Guangshuo Supreme's gaze shifted. He then looked at a middle-aged man seated on the other side. "Zu Chong Yu, what do you think of this Xu Guo Xiong?"
"Reporting to Jin Zun, this disciple joined the Golden Pavilion over thirty years ago. His cultivation was rather ordinary for the first twenty years, but his progress accelerated significantly in the following decade. It was the opening of the Furnace of Creation last year that propelled Xu Guo Xiong into the Year Realm."
"Currently, his strength is such that his Star Core Beads are close to thirteen million. As for his Heavenly Suns, he already possesses two, which is quite excellent." Pavilion Master Zu Chong Yu of the Golden Pavilion replied.
"Such potential is quite acceptable."
Jin Guangshuo Supreme nodded slightly. He then turned to Mu Lan Xin Supreme and said, "Mu Zun, if Li Xuan is defeated, it's not a major issue. If I remember correctly, Li Xuan has only been in the Wood Pavilion for just over ten years. And with his current strength, he would be sufficient as an Elder or Deputy Pavilion Master."
Mu Lan Xin Supreme smiled faintly. "Earlier, when Mysterious Hanging Mountain appeared, Jin Zun stated that Li Xuan would never be able to reach the summit. But the final outcome was witnessed by us all."
"While Li Xuan facing two opponents seems difficult, I believe he has a plan since he made such a decision. Jin Zun, you should wait and see the outcome."
"Heh heh, then I shall eagerly await it." Jin Guangshuo Supreme chuckled and shifted his gaze back to the plaza.
"The drawing is complete! Everyone, please proceed to your respective duels according to your assigned number plates." Meanwhile, in the circular spiritual arena, Zhou Qing Zi and the others had also finished their draws.
Each of them held a number plate. Apart from Li Xuan and Xu Guo Xiong, Zhou Qing Zi and the other nine individuals paired up and moved to the side. Seeing this, Li Xuan's gaze shifted, and he looked at a man standing in place. The number plate in his hand was the extra number six.
"Mu Wei Zhao of the Fire Pavilion, I humbly request Commander Li Xuan's guidance." Seeing Li Xuan's gaze, the man cupped his fists and smiled slightly.
"Guidance is too much to ask; let's proceed as agreed earlier." Li Xuan glanced at Mu Wei Zhao, returned the bow, and spoke directly.
As the words fell, his aura surged. The immense spiritual pressure emanating from his over twelve million Star Core Beads instantly filled the surroundings.
Seeing this, Xu Guo Xiong and Mu Wei Zhao exchanged glances. Their auras flickered, and their spiritual pressure surged.
Xu Guo Xiong: Nearly thirteen million Star Core Beads.
Mu Wei Zhao: Over twelve million Star Core Beads.
The three colossal spiritual pressures, condensed from their Star Core Beads, shot upwards, their robes billowing in the wind.
Not only that, but Xu Guo Xiong and Mu Wei Zhao's heads lit up, and two Heavenly Suns floated out simultaneously. Their Star Core Bead count instantly soared to twenty million.
"Twenty million Star Core Beads!"
"Both Xu Guo Xiong and Mu Wei Zhao have two Heavenly Suns. How can Commander Li Xuan possibly turn the tide?"
"With the two of them teaming up, they could probably fight even a mid-level Year Realm expert. Commander Li Xuan has likely overestimated himself."
"..."
As Xu Guo Xiong and Mu Wei Zhao revealed their Heavenly Suns, the spectators began to murmur amongst themselves.
"Commander Li Xuan, while I deeply admire your courage, if this is your full extent, it's unlikely you can win even without us teaming up," Xu Guo Xiong said calmly to Li Xuan.
"Twenty million Star Core Beads, indeed impressive." Li Xuan smiled faintly. With a thought, a single Heavenly Sun slowly floated out. Seeing Li Xuan's Heavenly Sun, Xu Guo Xiong and Mu Wei Zhao's expressions remained unchanged.
In the next moment, another Heavenly Sun appeared above Li Xuan's head.
With two Heavenly Suns suspended, Li Xuan's Star Core Bead spiritual pressure instantly reached twenty million.
"Commander Li Xuan, if it were just one opponent, perhaps you might have a chance. But don't forget, you challenged both of us. With just two Heavenly Suns, you still have no hope of victory."
Seeing Li Xuan also reveal two Heavenly Suns, bringing his Star Core Bead count to twenty million, a look of seriousness finally appeared on Xu Guo Xiong and Mu Wei Zhao's faces.
Li Xuan chuckled. "Who told you I only have two Heavenly Suns?"
As Li Xuan's words finished, Xu Guo Xiong and Mu Wei Zhao's expressions drastically changed. For above Li Xuan's head, a third Heavenly Sun had appeared!
"Be careful, don't let him defeat you one by one!" Seeing Li Xuan's third Heavenly Sun suddenly appear, Xu Guo Xiong felt a sudden sense of dread and urgently shouted a warning.
Bang!
However, it was clearly too late. As Xu Guo Xiong's words died down, Mu Wei Zhao's body was sent flying backward with a heavy thud, mere steps away from the circular spiritual ring.
Xu Guo Xiong's pupils constricted sharply, and he immediately unleashed a punch towards his front.
Boom!
The two fists collided, a tremendous roar erupting. After a brief moment of stillness, Xu Guo Xiong's body was also sent flying backward.
With the enhancement of three Heavenly Suns, Li Xuan's Star Core Bead count had reached twenty-three million. Xu Guo Xiong alone was no match for Li Xuan.
"My heavens, Three Suns Blooming!"
"No wonder Commander Li Xuan dared to accept this seemingly unfair duel; he actually cultivated three Heavenly Suns!"
"Even so, Commander Li Xuan only has twenty-three million Star Core Beads. Xu Guo Xiong and Mu Wei Zhao were individually repelled by Commander Li Xuan. If the two of them recover and team up, the outcome is still uncertain."
"..."
Li Xuan's appearance of three Heavenly Suns sent the entire crowd into a frenzy. Even those on the high platform exchanged astonished glances.
"Brother Mu, let's join forces," Xu Guo Xiong said, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, and then looked at Mu Wei Zhao nearby.
"Commander Li Xuan, if it were a one-on-one fight, neither of us would be your match. However, for the sake of victory, I can only proceed this way." Mu Wei Zhao looked at Li Xuan with a complex expression, his eyes then sharpening as he spoke slowly.
Clearly, after Li Xuan directly revealed his three Heavenly Suns, Mu Wei Zhao understood the difference in their strength. But this battle concerned the position of Pavilion Master, and Mu Wei Zhao had no intention of admitting defeat. With the situation pressing, he could only join forces with Xu Guo Xiong to defeat Li Xuan.
Li Xuan took a deep breath, his expression becoming more serious. It was evident that he had managed to repel them by catching them off guard.
If they had been prepared from the start, Li Xuan might not have succeeded with a sneak attack. Now that they were serious, the battle would undoubtedly be more arduous.
Despite this, Li Xuan still had no regrets. He nodded, his expression calm, and said, "Come on."