Chu Mo gave Zhou Jun a somewhat surprised look. He hadn't expected that at this moment, this guy would actually stand up to speak for him. Regardless of whether or not such a rule actually existed, the fact that Zhou Jun stood up at this time was tantamount to showing his support for Chu Mo. Although Chu Mo didn't particularly care about the guy who was on the stage, he couldn't help but feel grateful towards Zhou Jun.

Zhou Jun deliberately avoided Chu Mo's gaze, pretending as though he didn't know him, as he casually watched the person on the stage.

Inwardly, the official on the stage was rather flustered, thinking to himself, "This young master really dares to speak nonsense!" Moreover, he was actually using his own qualification to enter Guixu and the reputation of the West Sea Sect to endorse this matter... Just what exactly was he thinking?

Not many people from the West Sea Sect knew about Zhou Jun's unfortunate incident in Chu Kingdom, and it hadn't been publicized. Therefore, this official believed that Zhou Jun might privately have a good relationship with King Chu Mo.

The person on the stage also froze, not expecting that this direct disciple of the West Sea Sect would take a firm stand for Chu Mo.

"You have already won and can progress to the next round. If you do not press the matter, you can go and prepare for the next match; but if you want to pursue the matter, then if the opponent wins the challenge, then... you will lose your qualification to challenge any further," Zhou Jun calmly looked at the man on the stage and said, "Now, it's time for you to make a decision."

"Fight him!"

"Let him challenge!"

"Isn't he just the king of a small secular state?"

"Have no fear, rumors are most likely not believable. Today, let's just beat him back to his original state!"

Below the stage, there came a sudden flurry of clamoring voices, all from the warriors of Vermilion Bird Continent.

As the saying goes, onlookers always enjoy a good spectacle, not bothering about the severity of the situation.

And these people, one after another, affirmed one fact, and that was that these people, recognising Chu Mo.

Chu Mo looked at the man on the stage, and lightly smiled, "It seems I only have the option of challenging you now, don't tell me you're suddenly going to back down?"

The man on the stage was initially hesitant. Despite his doubts about Chu Mo's reliability, he had decided to stand beside him. But to really face off against this legendary young man, he really wasn't sure.

Nevertheless, he had no room for retreat now. Otherwise, how could he hold his head high in future?

"If it's a fight you want, then so be it!" The man spoke, his face becoming even more somber.

Chu Mo turned to Dongfang Bai with a smile, "I will vent Dongfang Bai's frustration for him."

With that, he leaped right onto the stage, asking the official, "If I defeat him, will it count as advancing to the first round?"

After some hesitation, the official glanced at Zhou Jun, who didn't react at all, and then nodded with a staunch reluctance, "Yes!"

"That's good then." Chu Mo nodded, then turned his gaze to the somber-faced man across him, "We may begin."

"You are courting death…" The man growled, a sudden thrust of his sword aimed at Chu Mo's throat!

It was exactly the same way he stabbed at Dongfang Bai just moments before!

Only, when he stabbed Dongfang Bai earlier, he used sixty percent of his strength, but now... he was going all out!

The power contained within this thrust had become something completely different.

Many people below the stage couldn't help but gasp in surprise.

"Amazing!"

"This thrust... is too fierce!"

"I didn't expect him to be bluffing just now…"

The colors on Dongfang Bai's face shifted between green and red, a mix of anger and defeat in his eyes.

The man's thrust was indeed powerful, the killing intent that came along it could have made anyone lose their courage. Even a giant rock could be pierced with such force.

Bang!

Chu Mo stood his ground, countering the thrust with a punch.

The Three Talents Boxing Technique, Man Fist.

The exquisite steel sword shattered instantly under Chu Mo's punch, the punch then landed directly on the man, followed by the chilling sound of bones cracking.

The man was flung away.

Splat!

While still in mid-air, he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood and was shot several meters away before landing heavily on the ground.

He struggled a bit before ultimately lying motionless.

All around the stage was dead silence.

There was silence for about ten breaths before someone shouted, "Good!"

It was Dongfang Bai.

His handsome face was somewhat distorted at this moment, full of excitement. The way he looked at Chu Mo was as if he was looking at a god.

Gradually, the crowd regained their senses, all wearing expressions of shock. Their gaze at Chu Mo was not the same as before.

Previously, Chu Mo was just a subject of rumors, and such stories were often greatly exaggerated, hence most discerning people did not believe the gossip. But now, they all believed!

What they saw with their own eyes!

He was indeed extraordinarily powerful.

The young warrior from Vermilion Bird Continent was also a young genius. In his thirties, he possessed the Understanding Heart Realm's strength—a bona fide young Heavenly Genius in the Longevity Heaven Sect. It was originally not difficult for him to secure a place in Guixu. However, in front of Chu Mo, he couldn't even withstand a single punch. His weapon was destroyed, and he was killed by a punch.

The two were simply not on the same level!

Especially the warriors from Vermilion Bird Continent, their gaze towards Chu Mo was filled with hatred… and intense fear.

Some powerful elders speculated that Chu Mo's strength should have at least reached the Heavenly Heart Realm.

Such a realm at his age was simply monstrous genius!

Even the young Heavenly Geniuses of the Four Great Sects such as Lone City Sword and Beyond Heaven Immortal would probably not dare to act rashly in front of him, not dare to call themselves geniuses.

No wonder the Four Great Sects valued Piaomiao Palace so much.

People looked at the man who was knocked flying, and sighed involuntarily. Why did he have to offend the wrong person? He had only himself to blame for seeking his own death.

At this time, among the crowd were some powerful elders from Vermilion Bird Continent. One of them hiding among the crowd, coldly said, "Just now you were accusing others of being merciless, but now you are doing the same … Why bother criticizing others?"

Chu Mo instantly located the speaker who couldn't even hide if he wanted to. He pointed toward the man, "If you're not satisfied... you can come up here and try."

The man saw how Chu Mo located him in an instant, he became flustered. At this time, the crowd's eyes all focused on him. He blushed slightly and said, "I do not stoop to the level of youngsters like you!"

"Then don't comment unnecessarily." Chu Mo glanced at the man without saying anything else. He turned to the stage official, "Have I won?"

The official quickly nodded, "Yes, yes, you won. I'll record it now. You can prepare for the second match."

Chu Mo nodded and jumped off the stage.

Zhou Jun also breathed a sigh of relief. Without exchanging any words with Chu Mo, he left immediately. He needed to report this matter to his master. He was not sure whether what he did was right or wrong, but judging from the attitude of his master, it should not be wrong!

After all, he had finally managed to overturn the bad impression he had left in Chu Kingdom …

After several more fights, it was Chu Mo's turn again.

Upon stepping onto the stage and seeing his opponent, Chu Mo could not keep himself from laughing. (To be continued… If you like this novel, we welcome you to recommend and vote for it on qidian.com. Your support is our greatest motivation. For mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com)

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