The arena was dead silent.

    Everyone had originally thought that Ding Hao was guaranteed to win this battle, but they didn''t expect the final result to be a complete defeat at the hands of Xu Nian.

    "Ding Hao, you lost," Xu Nian said with a smile as he took off his eyepatch.

    That last sword had been his creation after he had comprehended the Third Level Realms of ''Man and Sword as One.''

    Its power absolutely rivaled a Mid Grade Heavenly Rank Battle Technique, while Ding Hao was using a Heavenly Rank Low Grade Sword Technique.

    Since it was only mastered to the level of proficiency, it naturally stood no chance against the swordsmanship Xu Nian had created.

    Ding Hao too removed his eyepatch, his eyes filled with intense unwillingness.

    He had actually lost, beaten by a One-star Battle Sect.

    The whispering voices of the crowd around him made him wish he could find a hole to crawl into.

    "Haha, Senior Ding, you must accept the bet and concede defeat. I told you that you were no match for Xu Nian, but you didn''t believe me. Now you know," Chen Wudi stood up and laughed mockingly.

    Upon hearing this, Ding Hao''s face turned the color of a pig''s liver, realizing that he had been setup by Xu Nian and Chen Wudi.

    Xu Nian looked at Ding Hao''s pitiful state and turned away disdainfully.

    That last sword strike had been restrained.

    If he had aimed the Sword Radiance at Ding Hao''s neck, perhaps Ding Hao would be headless by now.

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    Ding Hao''s current plight was only due to his own Killing Intent, determined to bring Xu Nian to his demise.

    Xu Nian not killing him was already giving him face.

    "No... no, it''s impossible for me to lose. Go to hell!"

    But the more Ding Hao thought about it, the less reconciled he felt. He suddenly raised his head to look at Xu Nian, his eyes blood-red with rage, grabbed his sharp sword, and stabbed at Xu Nian.

    Immense Spiritual Energy was released in an instant, covering his body as if it had ignited a layer of Spiritual Energy flames.

    The sharp sword was covered with powerful Spiritual Energy, its fierce aura capable of killing any Seven-star Martial Sect.

    "This is a Secret Technique Battle Skill, Xu Nian, be careful!"

    Zhao Yanyun, who was nearby, saw what was happening and immediately shouted a warning, then reached out to stop it.

    However, she was ultimately too far from Xu Nian, and coupled with Ding Hao''s swift speed, it was too late for her to intervene.

    Chen Yao also widened her eyes, covering her mouth in shock.

    In the blink of an eye, Ding Hao''s sword had reached Xu Nian''s face, and in the next second, it would pierce through his back.

    Xu Nian spun around quickly, a shock going through his heart.

    Although he had been cautious of Ding Hao, the suddenness and speed of his strike were too great.

    Without any hesitation, Xu Nian immediately controlled the Gravity Ring to activate the Triple Gravity Domain.

    At the same time, the Blood Dragon Qi quickly condensed into Dragon Scale Boxing Gloves, and his left hand instantly grasped Ding Hao''s sharp sword.

    "Brother, don''t waste words with them, just kill this Xu Nian," Ding Hao, having already managed to stand up, clutched his chest and called out.

    Hearing this, a flicker of killing intent passed through Lin Rock''s eyes.

    "Such a young age, yet so cruel in your moves. I cannot let you go today!" Lin Rock bellowed and then charged toward Xu Nian to strike.

    His fist was engulfed in terrifying Gang Qi, making it impossible for Xu Nian to resist with his strength.

    Everyone felt that Lin Rock''s action was completely unreasonable, yet no one dared to intervene.

    With the influence of the Ding Family and the backing of the Mo Lang Team, stepping forward now was tantamount to courting death; all they could do was silently mourn for Xu Nian.

    Chen Yao turned pale with fear and ended up closing her eyes.

    Xu Nian''s gaze, however, was ice-cold; he tried to figure out how to block the incoming blow.

    But no matter how he calculated, the outcome seemed futile.

    The punch was simply too strong and far beyond what he could contend with.

    "Stop!"

    However, just when everyone thought Xu Nian was about to be crushed by Lin Rock''s fist, a cold voice rang out.

    Then they saw a graceful figure stepping in front of Xu Nian.

    With a slap, the figure blocked Lin Rock''s punch.

    A gale burst forth, sweeping across the surroundings.

    Lin Rock was pushed back three steps.

    Zhao Yanyun, however, was sent flying, with fresh blood trickling from the corner of her mouth.

    "Sister Zhao."

    Xu Nian hurried to support Zhao Yanyun, his expression filled with concern.

    "I''m fine!" Zhao Yanyun waved her hand at Xu Nian.

    Xu Nian nodded, but his gaze toward Lin Rock turned incredibly furious.

    "Yanyun?"

    Lin Rock was also taken aback, not expecting Zhao Yanyun to suddenly take action.

    Zhao Yanyun then looked at Lin Rock and said coldly, "Lin Rock, if you want to kill Xu Nian today, you''ll have to step over my dead body first. Otherwise, don''t even think about hurting a single hair on him."

    Upon hearing this, the entire crowd was dumbstruck.

    What was happening?

    Sister Zhao had not only taken on Lin Rock''s formidable punch to protect Xu Nian but now seemed to be defying Lin Rock to the death for him?

    What was so special about this Xu Nian?

    Chen Yao was also stupefied, never expecting her cousin, who was always cold to men, to say such words.

    Yet for some reason, she felt uncomfortable inside, as if she had lost something in that instant.

    Chen Wudi, standing amidst the crowd, was shaking his head helplessly, inwardly sighing, "Xu Nian, oh, Xu Nian. I thought you had already brought disaster upon one sister of mine, but I never imagined that you''d actually afflict two of them! You''re really doing a fine job as a brother!"