Published: February 26, 2025
“Yay, that's great! It's time for Young Master Qi to take the stage!”
“Exactly! I can't wait to see him in action!”
The atmosphere was charged with enthusiasm as everyone anticipated the upcoming match, their eyes sparkling with excitement.
In the center of the dojo, Qi Kong stepped forward confidently, his demeanor radiating charisma and strength. Opposite him, Ke Gu took a deep breath, preparing himself for the challenge ahead.
The two opponents exchanged glances, both aware of the significance of this battle. The crowd held their breath, eager to witness the clash of skills and wills as the competition unfolded.
“Yeah! If you ask me, even if there were two Second Young Masters Ke, they wouldn’t be a match for Young Master Qi.”
“That’s right, that’s right…”
Qi Kong was known as the most handsome man in the Western Continent Ancestral Dynasty, and the number of women infatuated with him was countless.
Hearing the voices of admiration for Qi Kong and the disdain directed at himself, Ke Gu’s gaze turned cold. He slowly clenched his fists, a surge of anger burning fiercely in his heart. His eyes, fixed on Qi Kong, betrayed an unmistakable killing intent.
Qi Kong raised his eyebrows slightly, looking at Ke Gu with amusement, and transmitted a message, “Are you thinking of killing me? Just you?”
“Oh right, I’ve heard that you didn’t grow up in the Western Continent Ancestral Dynasty since childhood. I’ve also heard that both of you brothers came back this time specifically to diminish my prestige.”
“I really want to see how you, an idiot, plan to diminish my prestige.”
This was pure, unrestrained humiliation!
Listening to Qi Kong's words, Ke Gu trembled with rage. Just as he was about to let his anger explode, the voice of Ke Hongnan echoed in his mind, “Sigh, Gu’er, just let it go. From the few days of challenge for marriage, I can tell that you are not Qi Kong’s opponent.”
Upon hearing this, Ke Gu’s gaze turned resolute as he transmitted back, “Father, I’ve come this far; how can I give up?”
“Father, I want to fight!”
Ke Hongnan’s brows furrowed tightly as he transmitted, “You absolutely cannot!”
“Gu’er, you should be clear that your father and Qi Long have always been at odds, and Qi Long will definitely have warned Qi Kong to kill you!”
“This is not the time for you to act impulsively. If you are not Qi Kong’s opponent, you may very well be killed by him!”
Just as Ke Gu was about to reply, Ke Hongnan added, “Gu’er, think about it. Even if Qi Kong is not necessarily Lu Chen’s opponent, do you have confidence to defeat both Qi Kong and Lu Chen consecutively to claim victory?”
After a long silence, Ke Gu finally took a deep breath and looked up at Helian Mengde in the Divine Pavilion, respectfully stating, “I report to the great offering that I choose to forfeit.”
“Hmm.” Helian Mengde nodded and continued, “Now, this great offering announces that the top three are Xiao Zhang, Lu Chen, and Qi Kong!”
Immediately, a tsunami of cheers erupted from the Heavenly Sky Dojo and the vast mountains outside the city.
“Silence.” As Helian Mengde finished speaking, the dojo fell silent.
Helian Mengde looked down at Tan Yun, Lu Chen, and Qi Kong, inquiring, “It’s still early. I ask the three of you whether you prefer to fight again tomorrow during Chen hour, or at noon today?”
Lu Chen and Qi Kong exchanged glances, a tense atmosphere lingering between them. In unison, they replied, “Then let’s do it at noon today.”
“Xiao Zhang, do you have any objections?” Helian Mengde asked while looking at Tan Yun.
Tan Yun smiled slightly, “I report to the great offering that I have no objections.”
“Okay, since none of you have objections, let’s begin at noon!” Helian Mengde declared.
…
Noon was approaching.
On the seat of the Divine Pavilion, the incredibly beautiful Yu Yunxi furrowed her brows, her expression filled with worry.
She knew that regardless of whether Tan Yun faced Lu Chen or Qi Kong next, it would be a fierce battle!