I started as a concubine, and I made the crown prince cry with my delicious food.

Batu's attack was like a landslide; he didn't use any fancy techniques, but simply unleashed the purest and most primal power of the grassland people to its fullest extent. His fist, as big as a clay pot, whistled through the air, and smashed straight towards Xiao Jingshi's face!

The barbarian warriors watching seemed to have already seen the gruesome sight of the Central Plains man's head being blown apart, and some even closed their eyes in unbearable pain.

However, Xiao Jingshi did not dodge.

Just as the fist was about to hit him, his body tilted slightly to the side at an angle that is incomprehensible to ordinary people.

What seemed like a simple step was actually a masterful evasion of Batu's powerful straight punch. At the same time, his hand shot out with lightning speed, not to block head-on, but to gently deflect, guide, and twist the force of Batu's punch!

Batu felt as if his fist had hit a ball of cotton. The immense power that could split rocks and shatter stone instantly lost its target. Even more terrifying, a subtle force came from his opponent's hand, pulling his entire body forward involuntarily!

What happened?

Batu was terrified. In all his years of fighting, he had never encountered such a bizarre situation. He forcibly twisted his waist, trying to stabilize his lower body, and with his other hand, he turned his fist into a claw and grabbed at Xiao Jingshi's shoulder.

But Xiao Jingshi didn't give him any chance at all.

At the same moment that caused Batu to lose his balance, Xiao Jingshi had already closed in on him like a shadow, his seemingly slender body bursting with astonishing power. His shoulder gently bumped into Batu's ribs.

That's not brute force, but a burst of power that concentrates all the body's strength into a single point.

"Bang!"

A muffled thud.

Batu's mountain-like body was sent flying by this seemingly casual collision!

The entire venue fell into a deathly silence.

Everyone stared in disbelief at what was happening before their eyes, their minds blank.

What did they see?

Batu, the tribe's number one warrior, the man who could fight a bear with his bare hands, was sent flying by that skinny Central Plains man in a single exchange?

How is that possible!

Batu fell heavily to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust. He felt as if several of his ribs were broken, and a surge of blood rushed to his chest, making it difficult for him to get up for a long time. He raised his head, his eyes filled with disbelief.

In that brief moment, he didn't even see how the other party made their move.

"One move."

Xiao Jingshi stood still, not even the hem of his clothes was ruffled. He calmly looked at Batu on the ground and uttered two words.

The surrounding barbarian warriors then realized what was happening.

one move!

Didn't we agree on ten moves?

This man from the Central Plains defeated Batu with just one move!

This isn't a competition anymore, it's a crushing defeat! It's a dimensional reduction attack!

Everyone's gaze changed. The previous contempt, mockery, and hostility had all transformed into shock, horror, and a hint of... awe.

The grassland people believe in the strong, but this man from the Central Plains showed them what true strength is in the most direct and shocking way.

It wasn't just muscle and brute force, but a martial arts realm they had never seen before, containing supreme wisdom and skill.

Princess Yuezhuo's eyes shone with an unprecedented brilliance.

She knew it! She knew she hadn't misjudged him!

This man was the most perfect trophy bestowed upon her by heaven! He held more secrets and surprises than she had ever imagined!

"Batu!" Yuezhuo's voice broke the silence. "You lost."

Batu struggled to his feet, clutching his throbbing ribs, and walked up to Xiao Jingshi. The burly man's face was no longer filled with anger, but instead with a complex expression, a mixture of shame and admiration.

With a thud, he knelt on one knee and bowed his head to Xiao Jingshi with the most solemn etiquette of the grasslands.

"Lord Canglang! I, Batu, surrender!" he shouted. "From this day forward, my life is yours! Just say the word, and I, Batu, will die a thousand deaths for you!"

The guards behind him were also completely impressed by this scene. They exchanged glances, then knelt down on one knee in unison.

"We pay our respects to Lord Canglang!"

The unified roar echoed through the night sky.

Looking at the kneeling barbarian warriors before him, Xiao Jingshi felt no pride whatsoever. He was simply wondering, who exactly was he? Why did his body instinctively use these techniques? The feeling was familiar, as if he had stood countless times in higher places, receiving the worship of thousands.

He suppressed his doubts and looked at Yue Zhuo.

"Princess, you've agreed to my conditions."

Yue Zhuo smiled radiantly, stepped forward, and affectionately took Xiao Jingshi's arm, announcing to everyone, "Of course. From this moment on, Lord Canglang is the most honored guest of my Black Wolf Tribe, and my chief bodyguard! His words are my words!"

She turned her head and whispered in his ear in a voice only the two of them could hear: "My Azure Wolf, you are becoming more and more fascinating to me. But don't forget, even if the whole world submits to you, you can only belong to me."

The warm breath and possessive words made Xiao Jingshi pull his arm away without making a sound.

He didn't like being touched like that.

His body was instinctively resisting.

He felt as if someone had once taken his arm in a warmer, more reassuring way.

Who is that person?

Is it that woman named "An An"?

Yue Zhuo watched his distant actions, and the smile in her eyes faded slightly, but she didn't press the matter further. She knew that dealing with a man like this couldn't be rushed.

She quickly fulfilled her promise, having a spacious and comfortable tent set up for Xiao Jingshi not far from her own main tent, and announced that no one except herself was allowed to step into Lord Canglang's tent.

Xiao Jingshi finally had his own space.

He lay on the soft animal skin bed, his mind a jumbled mess. He reviewed the battle, the moves and techniques seemingly etched into his muscle memory, ready to be executed without a second thought.

What exactly did he go through?

He closed his eyes, trying to find answers in the ruins of his memories.

In the darkness, fragmented images flashed by again.

"Those who offend our Great Liang, though far away, shall be punished!"

A cold, stern voice rang in my ears, carrying supreme authority and murderous intent.

That was...my voice?

The Great Beam...

The word made his heart skip a beat.

He suddenly opened his eyes and sat up.

Yes, the main beam!

He remembered that the besieged army at the foot of the mountain was flying a banner that read "Liang"!

They are my compatriots!

I must...find a way to contact them!