Starting as a Grandmaster, all of my cultivation techniques are at max level.

After the Marquis of Chu and the others stepped onto the battle platform, the atmosphere became somewhat strange.

Six seats on the platform, twelve people.

Apart from the one where Xia Jin and the strange young man were, none of the other ten people had the desire to make a move.

No one drew their sword, no one braced themselves, and no one even spoke.

The other ten pairs of eyes all turned to the same direction, to the largest platform located in the very center.

That is, Xia Jin and that strange young man.

Because everyone knows perfectly well that this so-called "six-on-six" battle was just a facade from beginning to end.

The outcomes of the other five arenas have no bearing on the final result. Whether those alien prodigies win or lose, even if the temple wins all five battles, as long as Xia Jin loses on the central arena...

And then it was all over.

Conversely, if the opposite is true, then the battles on the remaining five arenas would become meaningless.

All eyes were focused on the two figures.

Platform 3 in the center.

Xia Jin stood at one end of the opposite platform, a hundred feet away from the strange young man, sizing each other up.

The strange-looking young man suddenly looked at Xia Jin and smiled.

"You! You are the most arrogant human I have ever seen. I don't know if you truly possess this strength, or if you're merely bluffing!"

"However, I must say, you're in a good mood today. Because I'm in a really good mood. So I'll let you have an advantage and give you three moves first."

"Within three moves, this young master will only defend and not attack."

"But after three moves, you will die."

The strange young man's incredibly confident words caused Yang Qingxuan and the others watching from afar to change their expressions. Even Chu Hou, who knew Xia Jin's strength, unconsciously tightened his fingers behind his back.

Xia Jin remained unresponsive, standing there quietly, his gaze calmly meeting that of the strange young man.

Then he smiled.

"Okay, you said it. It's a deal! I hope you won't go back on your word!"

Xia Jin's lips curled up slightly, but a hint of mockery appeared in her eyes.

As soon as he finished speaking, the corner of the strange young man's eye twitched involuntarily.

Because Xia Jin disappeared, and almost at the same instant Xia Jin disappeared, the bronze platform beneath his feet emitted a loud bang.

boom!!

A fist struck him squarely in the chest, giving him almost no time to react.

The power of that punch far exceeded his expectations.

He felt as if he had been struck head-on by a star. Then, his entire body exploded and flew away like a meteorite.

"This guy is actually a notch stronger than that bald guy!?"

The strange young man's body tumbled through the air once, twice, three times. He was already starting to regret what he had just said, realizing that he had been a bit too arrogant.

Finally, his body came to a stop.

His long, silvery-white hair covered half of his face.

Fresh blood, one drop, two drops, three drops...

It slowly slid from the corner of his mouth and dripped onto the ground.

Xia Jin's punch injured him, causing the expressions of the other alien prodigies and Marquis Chu to change drastically.

However, the disciples of the temple, including the Marquis of Chu, were filled with excitement and anticipation.

Those alien prodigies who had initially worn a hint of mockery now wore expressions of disbelief and shock.

"This...this is impossible...how could a mere human brat possibly injure the young master!?" One of the alien prodigies opened his mouth, rubbing his eyes as he did so, still unable to believe it.

The two temple masters exchanged a glance, and a smile appeared on their faces.

"Hahahaha!! See, my decision back then was indeed the right one! I had high hopes for Xia Jin from the very beginning, and he certainly didn't disappoint me!" Fifth Palace Master Xiao Juechen stroked his beard and smiled smugly at Second Palace Master Zhan Tiangang beside him.

"You're already taking credit! But this time, it was a lucky accident!" Zhan Tiangang nodded with a smile.

On the battle stage.

Xia Jin withdrew her fist and slowly straightened up.

A trace of warmth still lingered on his right fist. He looked at the strange young man kneeling on one knee opposite him, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"Hey! Don't tell me you can't take it. This is only the first move. And I haven't even used a tenth of my strength yet."

"Two more moves."

"If you can't even withstand three moves like this, then I'll be extremely disappointed!"

opposite.

The strange-looking young man slowly raised his head.

A bright red bloodstain hung from the corner of his mouth, and the languid expression on his face had completely vanished.

On his chest, a clear fist mark was imprinted on his robe. The fabric around the mark was torn, revealing pale, almost transparent skin underneath. On that skin, a purplish-blue bruise was spreading at a visible speed.

His breathing became a little more rapid.

It wasn't because of the pain, because this injury was nothing to him.

It was because he was actually beaten until he vomited blood.

He is Shi Chu, the young master of the Huangjing lineage of the Stone Clan, an undefeated warrior.

He was actually punched by a human, causing him to vomit blood and almost kneel on the ground.

Still in front of everyone.

"You... I won't let you die so easily. After three moves, I will definitely tear you apart!" Shi Chu gritted his teeth, staring intently at Xia Jin, as if he wanted to devour him alive.

"What? You really can't take it anymore?"

"This is only the first move. Otherwise... why don't you just admit defeat? If you can't withstand the next two moves, you might be killed by me!" Xia Jin put his hands behind his back, glanced around defiantly, and then fixed his eyes on Shi Chu.

"Enough with the nonsense! I have two more moves to make."

"bring it on."

He opened his arms, his long, silvery-white hair fluttering in the wind.

"Let me see what else you're capable of."

Looking at his expression, Xia Jin's smile deepened. This guy seemed unable to handle the slightest provocation. In that case, for this second move, this king would give him a hard time.

"good!"

He only said one word.

Then, he disappeared again.