Chapter 485: Chapter 484: A Decisive Battle
"I’m ready anytime, but it seems that you haven’t come to an agreement yet, so I can only wait," Qin Yanyang said, facing Immortal Yan.
Immortal Yan snorted lightly, ready to take action.
But Qin Yanyang waved his hand, saying, "Before we start, I have something to say."
The practitioners from the Hidden Sect frowned, and someone impatiently said, "If we’re going to fight, then fight, why all the nonsense?"
"Exactly, if you’re not fighting, just admit defeat."
Qin Yanyang ignored these voices and said loudly, "I heard you all debating for a while, but it was a pointless argument. On my side, it’s only my spouse and me, while your Hidden Sect has many people and could certainly find many to duel. But have you considered what we should do if there are two fights and both sides win one each, resulting in a tie?"
Everyone was taken aback, apparently finding some sense in that.
However, someone quickly said with disdain, "We only need to fight two rounds, our side won’t lose."
"Right, there won’t be a situation of one win and one loss."
"We fight two rounds to make you accept the outcome wholeheartedly."
Qin Yanyang disregarded these people, looking at the strong figures like Wang Chunyang and Helian Zhan, and said, "Nothing is absolute, if we don’t agree on terms beforehand, there will inevitably be disputes later on."
Helian Zhan nodded and asked with a smile, "Are you not confident of winning two consecutive battles? If you both can fight and win, then the third round of a best two out of three isn’t necessary, and vice versa."
Qin Yanyang huffed, "As I just said, nothing is absolute, what if it ends in a tie?"
Helian Zhan said, "Then we’ll fight three rounds."
Qin Yanyang frowned and said, "You’re clearly bullying us. With just the two of us here, how can we fight three rounds? If one person has to fight twice, even if you win, it would not be an honorable victory."
Wang Chunyang said, "We can give you time to rest."
Qin Yanyang shook his head, "That’s too much trouble. I think one round is enough. I, Qin Yanyang, came here to rescue my husband, so naturally, I will be the one to fight. If someone from your side can defeat me, I will accept it, but if not, let me take my person and leave."
The several Divine Travel Realm powerhouses looked at each other and began to discuss secretly with their Secret Transmission technique.
"I think this young lady makes some sense. One round is enough. With two rounds, there’s a higher chance of unforeseen outcomes," Helian Zhan said.
Ouyang He followed, "Indeed, they only have two people. If we end up with a tie after two rounds, it would be another hassle, wasting time."
"It’s better to resolve this sooner rather than later. No matter the outcome, that lad must disclose the Taoist cultivation techniques to everyone, our Hidden Sect will always have the advantage," Zuo Wenjun couldn’t help saying.
Chen Liangzhong huffed, "Advantage, my ass. If we really let these two leave, our Hidden Sect would lose all face."
Mo Li furrowed his brow, "Given the current situation, it’s not ideal to end in total destruction. We should aim for harmony. Let’s not forget, the greatest enemy of the Hidden Sect isn’t the Divine Continent Country but rather the other two Plane Worlds."
The several Divine Travel Realm powerhouses nodded in agreement.
Qin Yanyang’s action indeed caused the Hidden Sect to lose face, making everyone from the Hidden Sect feel a hateful discomfort. They felt that the Divine Continent Country was too presumptuous, wanting to reverse their roles and escape the control of the Hidden Sect, even threatening them, which was utterly detestable.
They couldn’t swallow this insult.
But upon calming down, they realized more clearly that the balance between the two worlds shouldn’t be easily disrupted. If civil strife broke out, it would bring a calamity from within and likely invite disaster.
"Let’s go along with what this young lady said," Wang Changchun decided firmly.
The other Divine Travel Realm powers also nodded in agreement.
Even Wang Chunyang did not object.
Right away, Helian Zhan said to Qin Yanyang, "Alright, as you say, one round will decide the winner."
Qin Yanyang and Yang Fei were overjoyed to hear this.
Not many strong figures from the hidden sects had arrived yet, the sooner they resolved this matter, the sooner they could leave, making it much safer for both of them.
If they delayed too long and powerhouses from other forces came forth, they might dissent this resolution and entangle the matter further, inevitably leading to complications.
The members of the hidden sects who heard the decision to settle the dispute in one round did not object; instead, many voices were in support.
"Right, let’s settle this quickly, make that kid disclose the Taoist cultivation technique as soon as possible."
"Regardless of the outcome, as long as this kid makes the Taoist cultivation technique known to everyone, we will have gained."
"Exactly, hurry up and fight. Fairy Yan, don’t hold back, make sure you show this little minx from the outside world how formidable we are."
"How dare she come alone to stir up trouble in the hidden sect world, she’s far too arrogant. Give her a profound lesson."
Suddenly, the young ones began to speak, eager to begin the duel.
The ’Demoness’ from the Poison Sect had a formidable reputation, ranked among the top five fighters of her generation. Although Qin Yanyang was quite famous and had even received guidance from a revered figure in the hidden sects years ago, she ultimately came from the outside world, and reportedly had only recently advanced into the Innate Realm – she was quite inferior to Immortal Yan.
Hence, in everyone’s mind, the outcome of the contest had already been determined.
"If that’s the case, let me be the one to fight this battle." Yang Fei took a step forward, protecting Qin Yanyang behind him.
Qin Yanyang felt touched and was about to speak when she saw Immortal Yan across from them scoff, "It was already agreed that she and I would duel. Why are you intervening? Since she’s here to rescue you, and she’s the one using the entirety of the hidden sects as leverage, she should be the one to fight."
Yang Fei’s brow furrowed involuntarily.
Was this Demoness not here to help him?
If she really wanted to help him, it would be clear she lost the fight against him without conceding. However, if she dueled with Qin Yanyang and had to concede, with so many Divine Travel Realm elders watching, people might notice something amiss.
"That’s right, she created this situation; she should resolve it herself."
"Woman to woman, that’s only fair."
"Isn’t she known as the Divine Continent Country’s Heavenly Pride Girl of the past five hundred years? Coincidentally, Fairy Yan is also the most extraordinary among the younger generation of women in our hidden sects. A duel between these two will clarify which cultivator of our worlds is stronger."
Suddenly, the surrounding crowd began to voice out, insisting that Qin Yanyang should personally enter the fray.
In their minds, since Yang Fei was able to stir up trouble in the Duanmu aristocratic family and escape, his skills should be somewhat superior to Qin Yanyang’s, so having her take the field meant their chances of victory were greater.
Of course, many believed even if Yang Fei were to fight, Fairy Yan would win. After all, the hidden sect practitioners considered themselves superior and inherently looked down on outside martial artists.
Yet, they were even keener on seeing two stunning women clash, as it was more entertaining and would be a tale worth retelling over meals for years to come.
Qin Yanyang pulled Yang Fei back, stepped forward, and protected him behind her, whispering softly, "Let me do this. After cultivating with you some days ago, I’ve made progress. I haven’t been idle during these days either."
Yang Fei looked at her.
Qin Yanyang winked at him and her face burst with strong confidence, "Even if she’s slightly superior in realm, fighting isn’t just about the realm you’re in. In a not-too-great disparity, overcoming a stronger realm is my strong suit, don’t worry."
Seeing her insistence and Immortal Yan’s adamant stance on dueling with Qin Yanyang, Yang Fei had no choice but to step back.
Yet, after he had taken a few steps back, he thought of something and addressed Immortal Yan, "Although I haven’t been in the hidden sects for long, I have heard of Fairy Yan’s great name. Your mastery of poison techniques is rare; surely you won’t use them in a fair duel, right?"
Immortal Yan coldly huffed, "You underestimate my Poison Sect too much. Since it’s a fair duel, I certainly won’t resort to poison; I want your defeat to be utterly convincing."
Seeing her say this, no one from the hidden sects objected.
Although many of them believed that using poison was part of Immortal Yan’s skillset, since she had stated so herself, they had no reason to argue – especially since they blindly believed in her inevitable victory.
"Then let’s begin," Qin Yanyang said with a grave voice.
As she spoke, an invisible Gang Qi emanated from her, the void around her stirred without wind, releasing an overwhelming momentum. Everyone present, except the Divine Travel Realm powerhouses, was inwardly shocked, sensing an indescribable and suffocating pressure that spread across the sky and enveloped them, invoking a spontaneous desire to bow in reverence.