Upon hearing Huo Wensong's words, a relieved expression finally appeared on Ye Xiao's face, and he said, "Alright, alright, I'm ready."

Huo Wensong, upon hearing Ye Xiao's words, felt even more excited inside. Ye Xiao was ready, and he was even more prepared.

Huo Wensong took a few steps back, and the martial artists around also immediately backed off many steps, giving Huo Wensong and Ye Xiao room to fight. Of course, they were all hoping Ye Xiao would win, because if he did, they could legitimately retrieve the betrothal gifts.

This wasn't a scenario designed by Ye Xiao; it was a pit Huo Wensong dug for himself.

Huo Wensong sneered coldly and immediately wanted to move towards Ye Xiao, obviously indicating he was ready to start the fight.

"Wait a moment!"

These words were spoken by Ye Xiao.

Huo Wensong looked at Ye Xiao and sneered, "What? Are you scared? Want to beg for mercy now?"

Ye Xiao shook his head and said, "Of course not. I just want to remind you of the promises you made to everyone. Do you realize that if you lose, you'll have to fulfill those promises, or else the disgrace won't just be yours but also your Linghuo Sect's."

"That's none of your concern. Besides, I'm not planning to lose. You better think about what kind of defense posture will make the hits a bit lighter for you."

After saying this, Huo Wensong stomped his foot, and in an instant, he was in front of Ye Xiao, swinging his fist violently towards Ye Xiao's face. Ye Xiao used both fists together to defend, but Huo Wensong's skills were indeed formidable. Seeing Ye Xiao defending his head with his fists, he swung another fist heavily towards Ye Xiao's abdomen.

Ye Xiao retreated several steps and looked up at Huo Wensong.

At this moment, Huo Wensong's face was full of pride. Obviously, he was very pleased because, judging from his sparring with Ye Xiao, Ye Xiao was clearly not his opponent. The surrounding martial artists were also very disappointed with Ye Xiao's performance, as Ye Xiao's success or failure represented whether they would stay or leave!

Huo Wensong seemed to want to portray himself as more magnanimous and pointed at Ye Xiao, sneering, "I'll give you an opportunity. As long as you kneel down and beg for mercy now, I'll stop and spare your life!"

Ye Xiao looked at Huo Wensong and didn't speak, just slightly raised the corner of his mouth, showing a contemptuous smile.

Seeing this, Huo Wensong was furious, "You are clearly a defeated opponent, and you dare to use such a disdainful smile," he shouted angrily. "If you don't beg for mercy, you're seeking death."

"You've only hit me once, and you're already so arrogant? Isn't that a bit much?" Ye Xiao looked at Huo Wensong and said.

Ye Xiao's tone was very calm, but in Huo Wensong's ears, it was indeed very grating because it was clearly a taunt.

"Since you're seeking death, I'll oblige you!" Huo Wensong also became angry, resolved to kill by accident if necessary.

Of course, so-called "accidental murder" was just an explanation he would offer if he happened to kill Ye Xiao.

Huo Wensong swiftly moved towards Ye Xiao again, his steps quick; after all, he was a Xuan rank expert. In another blink, he arrived in front of Ye Xiao, roared, and his fist contained heavy inner strength true Qi aimed straight at Ye Xiao's throat.

Ye Xiao joined his hands in defense once more, facing Huo Wensong.

Bam!

Huo Wensong's punch solidly landed on Ye Xiao's forearms, sending Ye Xiao flying out, then spinning in midair and landing quickly.

Punched out with one blow.

Huo Wensong was even more excited, but seeing Ye Xiao seemingly unhurt also left him slightly disappointed.

"You've got some skills, but if you only defend, you'll never have a chance to win." Huo Wensong looked at Ye Xiao with a smug expression.

Ye Xiao looked at Huo Wensong and said, "Actually, I've been pondering a question. If you injure me, does it count as an accident, or is it merely the nature of martial arts?"

Hearing Ye Xiao's words, including the martial artists present, they all felt Ye Xiao was out of his mind. Clearly, this was a question unfavorable to himself.

Huo Wensong was even more delighted, because this was very advantageous for him to render Ye Xiao unable to complain.

"Of course." Huo Wensong said, "We martial artists naturally understand the meaning of 'martial arts has no eyes.'"

Ye Xiao continued, "What if it's reversed though?"

"What do you mean?" Huo Wensong asked, puzzled.

Ye Xiao said, "I mean, what if I injure you?"

Hearing this, Huo Wensong couldn't refrain from laughing heartily again, because in his eyes, it was absolutely impossible. So naturally, he arrogantly said to Ye Xiao, "As long as you're capable, not only injuring me, but killing me, what does it matter? Haha, that is, if you have this skill."

Arrogant, truly extremely arrogant!

At this moment, everyone present believed Huo Wensong was indeed extremely arrogant.

Su Hualin, having sparred with Ye Xiao, naturally knew Ye Xiao's skills. Upon hearing Huo Wensong's words, he immediately frowned and whispered to Su Zhengyi, "Father, Ye Xiao's strength is definitely not as it seems."

Su Zhengyi glanced at Su Hualin but didn't speak, clearly preferring to watch the proceedings silently. Besides, Su Zhengyi felt assured that with his presence, Ye Xiao posed no danger to Huo Wensong.

"Mr. Huo, you must remember, even the finest horse can stumble. Do not be conceited and think there's no one in the world who can defeat you." Ye Xiao said, looking at Huo Wensong, "Who knows, I might easily wipe out this arrogant person like you."

Huo Wensong was infuriated upon hearing Ye Xiao's words.

Actually, he should have realized Ye Xiao was a martial artist. However, Ye Xiao's previous performance didn't reflect that of a martial artist, which together indicated potential flaws.

But at this time, Huo Wensong was too enraged by Ye Xiao's words to think about these details. He sneered at Ye Xiao and said, "If you don't want to die, you'd better keep quiet, or don't blame me for injuring you accidentally!"

"Haha, well then, let all the heroes and good men bear witness. If I somehow win, the Young Sect Master of Linghuo Sect must honor the promise and hand over the Heavenly Book fragments to me. If they fail to deliver, it means neither the Young Sect Master nor the entire Linghuo Sect can be trusted!" Ye Xiao shouted.

At this time, everyone present heard this and agreed with Ye Xiao's words, but they were also worried about whether Ye Xiao could defeat the formidable Huo Wensong standing before them!

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