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They were all speechless with astonishment.
Disbelief welled up in his eyes.
Not because of a single decisive move,
Rather, it's this duel—
So incredibly simple!
Without the crisscrossing sword energy,
Without dazzling brilliance,
It wasn't even as noisy as a street brawl.
If one did not know the identities of the two individuals...
Even with a thousand pieces of irrefutable evidence, it's hard to believe what's happening before my eyes!
Ximen Chuixue's words were as cold as ice.
The blade on my neck felt slightly cold; life and death hung in the balance.
Chapter 57 Sheathing the Sword
His expression remained calm and composed.
"A victory achieved through ulterior motives is something I, Ximen Chuixue, disdain."
Ye Gucheng slowly sheathed his sword.
His gaze was solemn.
"I will remember this life."
"We'll settle this score another day."
Ximen Chuixue nodded in agreement.
His words were full of the arrogance of a swordsman.
Ye Gucheng responded loudly.
There was not a trace of contempt in his eyes.
Both are peerless swordsmen,
Our hearts are naturally connected.
Ximen Chuixue smiled slightly.
Dozens of figures had already surrounded the area.
Two sharp gusts of wind pierced through the air and arrived.
It was Zhuge Zhengwo and Wei Qingqing who arrived together.
"Looks like I won't have any peace and quiet."
Ye Gucheng raised an eyebrow and chuckled.
A hint of interest flickered in his eyes.
Ximen Chuixue nodded calmly.
"Ye Gucheng! Ximen Chuixue!"
"You have shown contempt for the majesty of the imperial court and trespassed into the Forbidden City. What is your punishment?"
Zhuge Zhengwo's voice was as loud as a bell.
Their auras had already locked onto the two of them.
The onlookers immediately perked up.
They all revealed amused expressions.
I thought the climax was over,
At this moment, however, they are hoping for a resurgence of events.
After all, that duel just now...
It's truly baffling.
If only I could witness the two greatest swordsmen of our time unleashing their full power.
It was worth the trip.
A red figure gracefully arrived.
Lu Xiaofeng cupped his hands to Zhuge Zhengwo and said:
"My Lord, you two swordsmen are devoted to the martial arts and have no intention of offending me."
He kept giving meaningful glances as he spoke.
He gestured to the two not to be reckless.
"I am well aware of this matter."
"But whether or not to punish them is up to His Majesty to decide."
Zhuge Zhengwo responded by flicking his sleeve.
"In that case, please come with me."
Zhuge Zhengwo shook his head without hesitation.
Although he admired the two men, he was obligated to serve the court and remain loyal to his duties.
He would not let personal matters interfere with public duties, let alone the fact that His Majesty was personally involved in this matter.
If he truly acted out of personal favoritism, even he himself would find it difficult to explain!
Upon hearing this, Lu Xiaofeng's smile froze slightly.
He was about to speak when Ximen Chuixue coldly spoke up.
"Ximen Chuixue would rather die in battle than surrender!"
"I have chosen this arena, and I will bear all the consequences!"
Upon hearing this, the surrounding air suddenly froze.
A chill permeated the air, and even the temperature seemed to drop a few degrees.
Seeing this, Ye Gucheng looked helpless.
He understood that Ximen Chuixue was doing this to repay a favor from earlier.
After all, the majesty of the Ming Dynasty was something that these two martial artists, who had not yet reached the realm of terrestrial immortals, could not contend with.
But knowing the inside story, he felt no fear at all, and instead found it somewhat ridiculous.
"This is not your decision!"
"Everything must be decided by His Majesty!"
Zhuge Zhengwo responded coldly, his tone leaving no room for argument.
His Majesty's decree is to arrest the two men; how could he dare to be careless?
If this offends the emperor, wouldn't we be asking for trouble?
Ximen Chuixue's eyes grew increasingly fierce, and he slowly placed his right hand on the hilt of his sword, his aura becoming as cold as ice.
Upon seeing this, Lu Xiaofeng's expression hardened.
After a moment's hesitation, his gaze hardened, and he resolutely stood beside Ximen Chuixue.
He knew that, given Zhuge Zhengwo's attitude, tonight's events would likely not end well.
Although this matter had nothing to do with him, he could have stayed out of it.
But as a close friend of Ximen Chuixue and Ye Gucheng, he would never stand idly by!
Even though stepping forward might not change the outcome, he still stood up without hesitation.
"Do you really think you can manipulate us at will?"
Ye Gucheng, who had been silent all along, suddenly let out a cold laugh, his eyes filled with mockery, and calmly took a step forward.
Tonight, you can't take anyone with you.
Although his voice was soft, it carried an undeniable firmness, causing Zhuge Zhengwo's expression to darken and his eyes to flash with anger.
Before Zhuge Zhengwo could speak, Ye Gucheng had already turned his gaze to Wei Qingqing beside him.
"Wei Qingqing, the founder of Zizaimen?" He smiled calmly. "Are you sure you want to get involved in this?"
The moment these words were spoken, the surroundings fell silent.
Apart from a few senior experts and Zhuge Zhengwo, the onlookers all looked bewildered, secretly speculating about Wei Qingqing's identity.
Although he gained nothing, the title of "founder of Zizaimen" already demonstrated his extraordinary nature.
What surprised everyone even more was Ye Gucheng's confidence—how dare he be so arrogant in the face of the Ming Dynasty, one of the eight great dynasties?
Even the top sects of the Nine Provinces dared not easily provoke this behemoth, yet in his words it seemed insignificant.
Wei Qingqing and Zhuge Zhengwo exchanged a glance, their hearts trembling.
Ye Gucheng's ability to reveal Wei Qingqing's identity had already alerted the two, and his calm demeanor only added to their suspicions.
After a moment of silence, while Zhuge Zhengwo was still pondering, Wei Qingqing stroked his beard and chuckled.
"What do you mean by interfering or not interfering?"
"As a citizen of the Ming Dynasty, it is only natural for me to do my part."
"But Your Excellency, as a citizen of the Ming Dynasty, it is probably inappropriate for you to openly provoke the majesty of the imperial court."
Two sharp glints suddenly flashed in those cloudy old eyes.
His aura was subtly surging.
The air in the room seemed to freeze.
A chilling atmosphere suddenly filled the air!
The onlookers immediately held their breath in astonishment.
He stared intently at the two of them.
They were practically sitting on stools, cracking sunflower seeds.
"So, you're going to stand up for the imperial court?"
Ye Gucheng's lips curled into a cold smile.
"Don't try to stand out and end up losing your life."
"Wouldn't it be better to live a peaceful, secluded life away from the world?"
"This is none of your business."
Although he sensed that the other party's cultivation level was unfathomable.
Ye Gucheng showed no fear whatsoever.
A hint of mockery even flashed in his eyes.
It was as if they didn't take the other person seriously at all.
"I hope your skills are better than your words."
Instead of getting angry, Wei Qingqing laughed.
The overwhelming aura of the Celestial Realm suddenly erupted.
A vast and oppressive force swept towards Ye Gucheng like a tidal wave.
Furthermore, it secretly mobilized the power of heaven and earth.
Seal off the surrounding space completely!