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Regaining her senses just in time, Liu Yan tilted her head slightly at the critical moment, narrowly dodging the attack, but the Tianyu Sword still sliced off a lock of her hair...

One could imagine, if she hadn't reacted in time, the consequences would have been unthinkable...

However, instead of crediting her own reaction, it might be fairer to say that Xu Sheng across from her had given her the chance to react, he clearly could have struck her already...

Then, both Liu Yan and Xu Sheng steadily landed on the ground, locking eyes with each other...

Xu Sheng said with a light smile, "Sister Liu, you really shouldn't get distracted during a fight!"

Gratitude mixed with confusion shone in Liu Yan's beautiful eyes as she asked, "Why did you deliberately hold back just now?"

Xu Sheng's eyes grew intense, and he answered seriously, "Because, Sister Liu, you haven't shown your full strength yet, have you? Would it really be satisfying to end it so hastily?"

Actually, he had already gauged Liu Yan's strength; whether the fight went on or not, the outcome had already been decided!

Yet for such a serious woman, it would be better not to leave any regrets!

Hearing these words, Liu Yan's cheeks flushed slightly...

This Junior Brother Xu in front of her was truly an enigmatic man, every move he made was so gentle...

As if he carried an aura capable of drawing others to him...

She closed her eyes and took a deep breath to steady her emotions...

When she reopened her beautiful eyes, she fixed her gaze on Xu Sheng and said, "Thank you, Junior Brother Xu, let's continue!"

As her words fell, she summoned her Qinglian Sword that had fallen to the ground with a gesture, and "whoosh," it flew back into her hand...

In the next moment, she lunged at Xu Sheng once again...

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Yun Cong, watching this scene, said with a puzzled expression, "Junior Brother Xu clearly could have defeated his opponent with one strike, why did he deliberately pause for a few seconds!"

He still believed it was best to go all out in a duel!

Mu Yun's eyes flickered as he pondered, "It's probably because of our talk just now. We shouldn't really cause Junior Brother Xu to lose his right to choose a partner because of such a thing! Besides, didn't you just say earlier, Senior Brother, that we should show mercy to the fairer sex?"

Mo Qingyue covered her mouth with a teasing tone, "Senior Brother is such a combat enthusiast. Wasn't he the famous madman that once echoed throughout the Xuantian Sect?"

Yun Cong's dark cheeks reddened as he replied awkwardly, "Mo Junior Sister, let's not bring up such old tales. I was too young then, looking back now, eh!"

Mu Yun pressed her lips together, looking somewhat helpless, "But it's true, back then, who didn't give way to us from Tianlan Peak by three feet? However, since we couldn't participate in the Five Peaks Tournament, we've almost been forgotten!"

At that moment, Mo Qingyue interrupted their conversation, pointing to the ring where the battle between Xu Sheng and Liu Yan was almost decided...

With a touch of excitement in her voice, she said, "Enough of that, you two. Save your reflections for later. Look at Junior Brother Xu, he is about to win!!"

On the ring, Xu Sheng suddenly sent Liu Yan, who was struggling to defend herself, flying several meters with a single sword strike, then quickly executed the Cripple Step once again to close in on her...

Watching Xu Sheng draw near, Liu Yan's beautiful eyes tightened, and she inwardly exclaimed, "So fast!"

As she tried to lift her Qinglian Sword to fend off Xu Sheng, he preemptively used his own sword to knock against her hand...

Liu Yan let out a soft "hmm" of pain, as her Qinglian Sword dropped from her hand to the ground...

As she bent down to pick up the Qinglian Sword, Xu Sheng's Tianyu Sword was already placed at her neck, emanating a "hum" of sword song...

Liu Yan raised her beautiful eyes to look at Xu Sheng, revealing a bitter smile on her cheeks, and softly said, "I have lost, Junior Brother Xu!"

She didn't expect Xu Sheng to give her a second chance and yet she still lost, but this time she was convinced in both mind and heart!

After all, she had exhausted all her tricks and still couldn't defeat the man before her!

Seeing this, Xu Sheng decisively moved the Tianyu Sword away from Liu Yan's neck and said indifferently, "Acknowledged! Sister Liu."

Only then did Liu Yan quickly pick up the Qinglian Sword and stood up, nodding towards the Enforcement Hall Elder who was in charge of supervising...

The Enforcement Hall Elder immediately spoke up, "Luoqing Peak, Liu Yan admits defeat. The winner is Tianlan Peak, Xu Sheng!"

The disciples from various peaks, who had been watching, almost completely changed their opinion about Xu Sheng. How could they still treat him like a new disciple when he was able to defeat Liu Yan of the Foundation Establishment Seventh Level?

"Hiss! He actually won against Sister Liu! Could there be some kind of foul play? Hehe, just joking!"

"What foul play could there be, don't you know how serious Sister Liu is about duels? I'm afraid this Xu Sheng really is that strong!"

"I think he still seemed to be holding back just now, could it be that he wasn't even using his full strength?? But it doesn't matter. In front of the Core Disciples under each Peak Master, he still doesn't have much of a chance!"

Liu Yan smiled at Xu Sheng and said, "Keep it up, Junior Brother Xu, I believe you're still holding back your true strength!!"

Xu Sheng calmly nodded, "Mm! Sister Liu, the same to you!"

Having said that, he turned and left the arena...

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Elsewhere, Mu Qingge looked at Yun Churan with a complex expression, "Junior Sister Yun, this time you really have taken in a genius. He might even have a chance to win the Five Peaks Contest!"

Xu Sheng's cultivation level was indeed at the Foundation Establishment Seventh Level, but he dealt with Liu Yan, who was at the same level, so effortlessly!

It was likely that his strength wasn't just as it seemed; even the Sect Master was now interested!

Yun Churan said without changing her expression, "Mm! His strength indeed surpassed my expectations as well!"

Ling Luoyan blinked her beautiful eyes and licked her thin lips, "Wow, as a new disciple, to be able to defeat Liu Yan, he really is a talented kid. I'm getting more and more tempted to poach him from Junior Sister Yun's hands!"

The Peak Master of Medicine Imperial Peak joked, "Sister Ling, you should know that's impossible, right? Of course, unless you're not afraid of having Junior Sister Yun attack your Misty Peak..."

Hearing this, Ling Luoyan twitched the corner of her mouth and said helplessly, "I guess I'll pass on that, I don't like to snatch away others' loved ones!"

Who would want to provoke Junior Sister Yun when she was determined to fight to the death?

Muhuan said disdainfully, "Hmph! The kid indeed has some talent, but to think he could win against Core Disciples in the Golden Core Stage with such strength is simply a fool's dream!"

If he could really win, then what are those Golden Core Stage Core Disciples? Just a pile of dogshit that anyone could knead?

The Peak Master of Luoqing Peak said with a light laugh, "I say, Mu Senior Brother, it's better to speak less of such things, lest you be embarrassed later on."

Muhuan frowned and stared at the Peak Master of Luoqing Peak, "What? Luo Qingyang, do you also believe that this kid at the Foundation Establishment Seventh Level can win the top spot?"

Luo Qingyang fanned himself leisurely and said, "No, no, no, I mean the same as the Sect Master, it's best not to speculate wildly before the results are out, after all, it would be Mu Senior Brother's face that's lost!"

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