In the following seven days, Xu Nian had kept to himself behind closed doors.

    However, the guards passing by Xu Nian''s courtyard often heard his agonizing screams.

    These painful screams made them shiver uncontrollably, and they were very curious about what Xu Nian was doing inside the courtyard.

    Seven days later, Xu Nian emerged from the courtyard, and after bidding farewell to Chen Wudi, he headed straight to the Battle Hall.

    Indeed, he was going to carry out his second task.

    At this moment, there weren''t many people in the Battle Hall, but as soon as Xu Nian appeared, everyone''s gaze fell on him.

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    During this time, Xu Nian''s fame had gradually spread, and basically all the lower-ranking members of the Battle Mansion now recognized him.

    Xu Nian didn''t pay any attention to the gazes of the people, but instead walked toward the task platform.

    This time, Zhao Yanyun wasn''t there, instead, a middle-aged man around thirty years old was on duty.

    This man was also strong, likely a Nine-star War Sect member, too.

    "What task do you want to undertake?" the middle-aged man asked after glancing at Xu Nian.

    "Three-star," Xu Nian said decisively.

    At these words, the surrounding people all looked at Xu Nian in surprise.

    Xu Nian had only joined the Battle Mansion two months ago, and now he was taking on a three-star task, which surely seemed too soon.

    The middle-aged man also gave Xu Nian a look and frowned, "Are you sure?"

    Xu Nian nodded.

    The middle-aged man did not say much else, and handed over the three-star task manual at his side to Xu Nian.

    After receiving the three-star task manual, Xu Nian quickly skimmed through it and pointed at one of the tasks, "Let''s go with this one!"

    The middle-aged man glanced at the task Xu Nian had pointed to, his eyebrows furrowing again, and he took another look at Xu Nian.

    "Are you sure you want to choose this task? Do you know what the consequences of failing the task are?" the middle-aged man questioned a second time.

    "Certain, if I fail the task, I automatically leave the Battle Mansion," Xu Nian stated clearly.

    However, Xu Nian''s footsteps didn''t seem heavy in the slightest; without close observation, one wouldn''t notice any abnormalities on Xu Nian.

    Xu Nian walked at an unhurried pace without employing the Disguise Technique, a faint smile on his lips.

    "Mo Lang Team, I hope you do not come, otherwise I will let you know that you''ve messed with the wrong person," Xu Nian muttered with a cold laugh, his eyes filled with determination.

    He always adhered to the principle: respect me an inch, I respect you a yard; offend me an inch, I''ll kill you a thousand miles.

    Therefore, if the Mo Lang Team were to come, he would not shy away from a battle.

    ...

    Meanwhile, as Xu Nian headed towards the city gate, outside the city gate on the Grand Road stood four young men.

    Surrounding them were crowds of people whispering about the four young men.

    These four young men were recognized by many—not the Mo Lang Team members from the Battle Mansion then who?

    Yet, the citizens surrounding them didn''t understand whom the Mo Lang Team was laying in wait to ambush?

    "Sun Zhan, maybe Xu Nian didn''t dare to come after all. The distance from the Battle Hall to the city gate isn''t long; he should have arrived by now. Why can''t we see him yet?" Sun Zhan leaned against a big tree with a blade of grass in his mouth, a light smile playing on his lips.

    "No, the ones I sent out saw him heading this way; if he turned back secretly, those keeping watch would have informed me," Ding Hao said with furrowed brows.

    "Could it be that your people lost him, and Xu Nian sneaked out through another city gate? After all, only a fool would knowingly walk into an ambush," Sun Zhan sneered.

    Ding Hao clenched his fists, furrowing his brows further, obviously also worried that Xu Nian had secretly escaped.

    "No, he hasn''t escaped!" However, just then, Lin Rock suddenly spoke.

    Ding Hao and the others were stunned, then followed Lin Rock''s gaze towards the direction of the city gate.

    They saw a young man slowly walking towards them, apparently unaware of any lurking danger.

    Ding Hao and Lv Cheng exchanged a glance, their faces breaking into cunning smiles.

    Sun Zhan burst out laughing: "It seems he really is a fool to dare come here. Could it be that he hasn''t noticed us waiting for him? That''s too stupid!"

    The people around also turned their gazes towards Xu Nian, realizing that he was the one the Mo Lang Team was planning to ambush!

    "At last, we''ve caught up; Xu Nian is not dead yet, we made it in time!"

    Those members from the Battle Hall who had followed also arrived at this moment, their faces filled with joy.