Too many people are dying in this chaotic world? Then I'll activate the control panel!

Zhao Jie's expression was icy. He glanced at Xu Zhuo, who was eager to try, and then looked at Cheng Yuan, who was smiling provocatively. His anger intensified, and his hand trembled slightly, as if a volcano was about to erupt.

This isn't enough that the Zhao Family Martial Academy lost; they want their disciples to challenge opponents of higher levels.

If Wang Sheng's cultivation level is higher than his opponent's, and he still loses, then the reputation of the Zhao Family Martial Academy will be ruined today. Not only will it be adding insult to injury, but it will also be like having one's face trampled on and then spat on by the opponent.

After Zhao Jie was promoted to Grand Martial Master, he had not suffered such humiliation for more than ten years!

however,

Being provoked in the face

Not taking the challenge and leaving in a sorry state is not in Zhao Jie's nature.

"Wang Sheng, do you dare accept the challenge?"

Zhao Jie's voice was cold and devoid of any emotion as he looked at Wang Sheng on the training ground. The overwhelming and oppressive aura emanating from the Grandmaster of Internal Energy caused the entire yamen to fall silent for a moment.

Wang Sheng hesitated slightly, glanced at Cheng Yuan, the head of Cangshan Academy, before cautiously saying, "Junior Brother Xu Zhuo's strength is not much weaker than mine. I'm afraid I might not be able to control my methods properly and could make a mistake!"

At this point, Wang Sheng deliberately paused and bowed with his hands clasped in greeting.

Zhao Jie, Cheng Yuan, and the others naturally knew Wang Sheng's thoughts.

Isn't it just that I'm afraid of accidentally killing Xu Zhuo?

Zhao Jie had not yet spoken.

Cheng Yuan chuckled and said, "Your disciple is quite slippery. Since we're on the topic, let's settle this on the dueling ground—swords have no eyes, and life and death are irrelevant!"

"I want to see what tricks your so-called highly perceptive disciple has that can surpass the genius I have carefully trained."

"Can!"

Zhao Jie didn't bother with any more words and nodded.

Seeing that neither of the two Grand Martial Masters had any objections, He Xiangjun and the others were naturally happy to see them fight each other to the death and engage in internal strife, and watched with great interest from the sidelines.

quickly,

On the training ground, disciples from several factions made way for Wang Sheng and Xu Zhuo.

"Wu An, you've fought against both Wang Sheng and Xu Zhuo. What do you think the outcome would be?"

Cui Sheng frowned and asked Wu An, who was seriously injured, about his condition.

The other disciples, including Li Hu, also looked grave and uneasy.

They knew how much Zhao Jie valued his reputation. If something didn't happen today to please their master, they would be lucky if they weren't severely punished, let alone rewarded. They might even have their legs broken.

"The gap is too big!"

"How many moves did Wang Sheng use to defeat me at the martial arts academy? And how many moves did Xu Zhuo use!"

"Wang Sheng is no match for Xu Zhuo."

Wu An wore a mocking expression, thinking that Wang Sheng was overestimating himself, but he was also quite looking forward to it. He thought that the defeated Wang Sheng would probably be the first to face Zhao Jie's raging fury.

However, what Wu An didn't know was that when Wang Sheng beat him up at the martial arts academy, he was just playing around with it.

"It's over!"

"There's no hope of him becoming a direct disciple!"

A look of pain appeared in Cui Sheng's eyes.

On the training ground,

Wang Sheng and Xu Zhuo bowed to each other and introduced themselves.

"Xu Zhuo greets Senior Brother and begs for mercy!"

Xu Zhuo bowed, his face youthful, with a hint of arrogance between his brows, and said with a smile.

"Of course! Of course!"

Wang Sheng nodded with a gentle smile on his face.

"The duel begins!"

The clerk in charge of the referee's office announced loudly.

In the courtroom, Cheng Yuan leaned forward slightly, considering his options, preparing to save his disciple if Xu Zhuo was outmatched.

As for the promise that life and death are irrelevant, what is that?!

Zhao Jie remained expressionless, sitting ramrod straight.

"kill!"

Xu Zhuo's once youthful face was instantly filled with murderous intent and fierceness. Holding a long knife, he suddenly charged towards Wang Sheng.

Clang...

An extremely faint sword cry pierced the air, its penetrating power like the roar of a dragon, shaking the very soul.

Wang Sheng remained calm, holding the longsword upside down. He combined the three forces of Body Tempering Technique, Great Stele-Smashing Hand, and White Dragon Sword Technique, and then suddenly unleashed his power, slashing down.

He was already a level stronger than Xu Zhuo in cultivation, and with three times the strength, plus being a body cultivator, his powerful physique, tempered by internal energy, erupted simultaneously.

"You've crossed five levels from the early stage of Ming Jin to challenge a martial artist like me who's equivalent to the late stage of An Jin. You've really got something in your life!" This thought flashed through Wang Sheng's mind.

brush!

A dazzling white sword light,

Like lightning,

It vanished in an instant.

An incredibly piercing explosion rang out as the air was torn apart.

puff...

Like a sharp tool cutting tofu,

Wang Sheng's longsword struck first, slicing through Xu Zhuo, who had just charged forward, with remarkable fluidity from head to toe.

A true severing of two limbs with a single sword strike.

Xu Zhuo's eyes were glazed over, and just as his expression turned slightly ferocious, a thin, straight line of blood ran through his entire body from his forehead. Then, his two halves of his body fell to the ground, steaming blood and internal organs spilling out with a clatter.

The entire government office was instantly filled with the stench of blood.

Simultaneously,

The government office and the training ground suddenly fell silent.

You could hear a pin drop.

Everyone's expression changed.

Even He Xiangjun and the others who were watching the show and drinking tea put down their teacups.

Just moments ago, Wang Sheng and Xu Zhuo were chatting and laughing. They had agreed to show mercy, but in the blink of an eye, Wang Sheng cleaved Xu Zhuo in two with a single sword strike.

The stark contrast left many feeling disoriented, blinking repeatedly to make sure they weren't seeing things.

Cheng Yuan was stunned. He was sure he hadn't seen wrong. His disciple had really been cut in half, right in front of him, with his heart and lungs ripped out and hot blood flowing all over the ground!

Cheng Yuan thought that they should at least exchange a few blows.

He thought this would be a fierce battle between dragons and tigers!

But in the blink of an eye, his carefully trained disciple was gone!

"Kill! Kill! Kill!"

Cheng Yuan's raging emotions and anger made the veins on his forehead bulge. He wanted to tear Wang Sheng to shreds, break Wang Sheng's bones apart, and dig out his internal organs!

"Ha ha ha ha……"

Zhao Jie's loud laughter was like a stone shattering glass, breaking the silence of the yamen.

"Okay, okay, okay!"

Zhao Jie's face immediately turned red, and he beamed with joy, repeatedly saying "good" three times.

He guessed that Wang Sheng had deliberately concealed his strength during the weekend battle, hoping to lure Xu Zhuo into a challenge.

But Zhao Jie didn't expect that Xu Zhuo would actually dare to go up, and that Wang Sheng would actually have the strength to kill!

This sword,

It truly allowed Zhao Jie to vent all the frustration he had felt from his previous defeats.

While remaining vigilant against Cheng Yuan's desperate actions, Zhao Jie looked at Wang Sheng, nodded with satisfaction, and his eyes were full of expectation!

Wang Sheng was on guard, fearing that Cheng Yuan would go crazy and attack him, but after waiting for a long time, Cheng Yuan did not make any move. Zhao Jie's laughter broke the heavy atmosphere.

Wang Sheng quickly cupped his hands in greeting, saying, "This disciple has not failed your expectations!"

"Well done, you've lived up to my expectations!"

Cheng Yuan's voice suddenly became hoarse, his old eyes were bloodshot, and his gray hair seemed to have dried out considerably in an instant.

He finally,

He suppressed his anger and sorrow.

Even Zhao Jie didn't dare to overturn the table, let alone an old man like him.

He finally realized that Wang Sheng had done it on purpose, deliberately luring Xu Zhuo into being young and ambitious and wanting to make a name for himself, so he started weak and then became strong!

Wang Sheng did not answer. After the clerk announced his victory, he obediently retreated behind Cui Sheng.

"Wait a minute, I wonder if Junior Brother Wang Sheng dares to challenge me beyond his level!"

Gao Yun, a female disciple of Cangshan Martial Academy who had reached the peak of Ming Jin and defeated Li Hu, stared intently at Wang Sheng with a murderous look on her face.

"I wouldn't dare!"

Wang Sheng bowed and retreated behind Cui Sheng.

Gao Yunqi gritted his teeth, but there was nothing he could do.

Even her master, Cheng Yuan, didn't dare to touch her. What could she, a late-stage Ming Jin cultivator, possibly do to avenge her beloved junior brother?

"Junior Brother's strategies are indeed astonishing, truly extraordinary!"

Cui Sheng praised.

"Junior brother truly saved our lives!"

Li Hu solemnly clasped his hands in thanks.

"Junior Brother Wang Sheng has won twice in a row. I, your senior brother, am no match for you! I am ashamed!"

Yu Cheng approached Wang Sheng with a smile on his face, intending to reach out and pat him on the shoulder.

"It's all thanks to Master's teachings; compared to my fellow disciples, I still have a long way to go!"

Wang Sheng, unhurried and modest, subtly retreated, avoiding Yu Cheng's contact.

"Damn it, you actually wanted to leave a hidden weakness in my body. Yu Cheng, do you really want to die sooner?!"

Wang Sheng felt a chill in his heart. He had been tricked by the man in black who had given him the White Dragon Sword Technique before, so how could he fall for it again?