He's alone, but he's a tomb raider!

Qin Yun turned around, looked at Ishikawa Shin opposite him, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.

"Okay, I promise!"

"one person!"

"I, Qin Yun, alone, accept all of your challenges!"

These words caused an uproar in the room!

One person, fighting against the entire opposing team?

Isn't that a bit too arrogant?

Ishikawa Shin's expression also changed slightly, a hint of annoyance flashing in his eyes, but it was quickly replaced by ecstasy.

A person?

Great! That's fantastic!

No matter how strong you are, Qin Yun, you are still just one person!

With so many of us working together, are we afraid we can't take you down?

Suppressing his excitement, Ishikawa Shin nodded slightly to Qin Yun, his tone carrying a hint of feigned concern.

"Chairman Qin is indeed a man of great ambition!"

But isn't it a bit too risky for one person to fight all of us? Chairman Qin, won't you reconsider?

Faced with Ishikawa Shin's feigned concern, which was actually full of hidden sarcasm, Qin Yun didn't even bother to lift his eyelids.

What concern? It's nothing but the same old trick of provocation.

First, they'll elevate you to the heavens, then use lofty titles like "great power demeanor" and "senior elder's magnanimity" to overwhelm you until you have nowhere to retreat.

In the end, they had no choice but to bite the bullet and accept this battle against overwhelming odds!

Qin Yun had seen this kind of trick far too many times.

Qin Yun was too lazy to argue with that little Japanese devil Ishikawa Shin, so he simply sealed the deal with one sentence.

"Enough with the nonsense, I'll take this on myself!"

Before Ishikawa Shin could even show a hint of joy, Qin Yun threw out an even harsher condition.

"However, I have one condition."

"Today's battle will not only determine who is superior, but also who lives and dies!"

These few words, like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, instantly stirred up a thousand waves.

To put it bluntly, it's like signing a death warrant!

On the fighting stage, swords have no eyes; life and death are left to fate. Afterwards, no one is allowed to hold anyone accountable or bring up past grievances.

These words elicited drastically different reactions from both sides.

On Ishikawa Shin's side, his expression remained almost unchanged, but a hint of barely perceptible joy flashed in his eyes.

From the moment he set foot on the soil of Dongda University, he had no intention of resolving the matter peacefully with Qin Yun.

The demon sword Hirumaru is the long-cherished wish of the Ishikawa family for hundreds of years. As long as Qin Yun lives, this sword will never be taken back!

Peaceful negotiations?

That's just the fantasy of the weak. Only when Qin Yun dies will everything settle down.

A life-or-death battle—this was exactly what he wanted!

But when Lü Ci and Wang Ai heard these four words, their expressions changed at the same time.

The two looked at each other and saw hesitation and retreat in each other's eyes.

The first to waver was Lü Ci.

The Lü family appears glamorous, being one of the four great families in the world of supernatural beings, with their Ruyi Force and Minghun Technique being unparalleled.

But only Lü Ci himself knew the bitterness he was going through!

Since Lü Huan's death and Lü Liang's defection, the Lü family has shown increasingly obvious signs of a generational gap in its succession.

With the passing of the older generation of masters, it's impossible to find a single person among the second and third generations who can truly carry the torch.

It was all thanks to Lü Ci who held things together!

While he was alive, the Lü family was one of the four great families, and no one dared to offend them.

If he were to fall on this stage today, the Lü family would be leaderless.

Within three years, it will inevitably be devoured and divided up by other forces, and its century-old foundation will be destroyed in an instant.

For a pittance, would they gamble away the future of the entire Lü family?

Only a madman like Lü Ci would do such a business!

Moreover, Lü Ci already greatly admired Qin Yun.

If it weren't for his long-standing friendship with Wang Ai, the pressure from the Wang family behind the scenes, and their fear that the policy of de-sectification would shake the foundation of the Lü family, Lü Ci would never have stood up to support him this time.

Now you want him to risk his life to help a Japanese person fight against a junior he admires?

Lu Ci felt it was absurd.

Once the thought crossed his mind, he no longer hesitated, cupped his hands in a gesture of respect to Wang Ai beside him, and spoke in a calm but unquestionable tone.

"Old Wang, I'm sorry, I'm not participating in this match!"

Wang Ai was taken aback, and her face instantly darkened.

"Brother Lü, you... are you backing down in the face of battle?"

Lu Ci shook his head slightly and sighed.

"It's not a matter of backing down in the face of battle; I never intended to fight in the first place."

Old Wang, we've known each other for years, I hope you won't make things difficult for me. You know the situation with the Lü family, I can't afford to gamble!

After saying that, Lü Ci said no more, turned and retreated to the side of the arena, completely disengaging from the battle.

Wang Ai stood there, her face turning pale and then flushed, feeling both angry and helpless. She knew that Lü Ci was telling the truth and that she couldn't force him to do anything.

With allies suddenly turning against him, Wang Ai's calculations began to run wild.

The Wang family's foundation is indeed much stronger than that of the Lü family.

In particular, the Divine Paint Secret Technique is unparalleled in the world of supernatural beings, and its life-saving methods are top-notch and almost flawless, so it is not afraid of being attacked or killed by others.

Moreover, the Wang family has produced many talented new generations, unlike the Lü family which has no successors.

To put it bluntly, even if Wang Ai were to die here today, the Wang family would certainly suffer some losses, but not enough to be considered crippled, and they would still be able to maintain their foothold in the world of supernatural beings.

But Wang Ai, that old fox, is more cunning than anyone else.

Qin Yun was clearly going to fight to the death, but what about himself?

Qin Yun has a special identity and a powerful background. Even if Wang Ai had the greatest courage, he wouldn't dare to actually kill Qin Yun.

Killing Qin Yun would be tantamount to breaking ties with the Zhao family and the entire official system.

Let alone the Wang family, even the Wang family wouldn't dare to do such a thing rashly!

They dare not use lethal force when attacking, and they must be constantly on guard when defending.

Being restricted in one's actions makes it inherently difficult to fight.

Furthermore, with Lü Ci now retreating at the last minute, their chances of winning have been greatly reduced.

After weighing the pros and cons, Wang Ai felt that it wasn't a big deal.

It's just losing face, it's not like we'll lose a piece of flesh!

Admitting defeat and leaving the game is better than risking your life.

However, just as Wang Ai was about to decline, Ishikawa Shin stepped forward first.

At this moment, Ishikawa Shin was blinded by his obsession with the demon sword. He knew all too well that today was his only chance to take Hirumaru.

Once you miss it, there may be no hope for the rest of your life.

So Ishikawa Shin lowered his voice and whispered quickly in Wang Ai's ear, throwing out one heavy bargaining chip after another.

No one could hear what they said, but they saw that the usually calm and composed Shin Ishikawa had an expression of extreme pain and reluctance on his face, clearly indicating that he had gone to great lengths to make the sacrifice.

Wang Ai, who was initially hesitant and eager to back down, gradually became serious and determined as she listened.

The enormous profits ultimately swayed this veteran of the "Ten Elders"!

Wang Ai quickly reassured herself, and her confidence gradually returned.

With profound cultivation, countless experiences, and the protection of divine secret techniques, as well as the ability to bind spirits and command generals, his life-saving methods are unparalleled in the world.

Even though Qin Yun is powerful, it would not be easy for him to kill him.

Moreover, he is one of the Ten Elders who has stood in the world of supernatural beings for decades, and his status is noble.

If things really come to a dead end, Qin Yun will definitely have some reservations and will never try to kill him.

At most, he would only take his anger out on Ishikawa Shin, while he himself could escape unscathed and reap the benefits.

With her calculations in mind, Wang Ai finally made up her mind and nodded in agreement to this life-or-death duel.

However, he also made a condition.

"This battle is dangerous, and it involves the secrets of all parties..."

Wang Ai looked up at Qin Yun and slowly spoke.

"I propose that we change the format to a closed-door discussion."

Apart from the ten elders and the old Celestial Master present, all other disciples and spectators are strictly prohibited from watching or taking notes!

As soon as Wang Ai said this, the audience erupted in a commotion.

"No, I already took my pants off, and you're showing me this?"

"They're about to fight, and you won't let people watch? What does that mean?!"

"For one of the Ten Elders to be so petty is rather shameful!"

"Hmph, they're probably afraid of losing and embarrassing their senior!"

Doubts and jeers rose and fell, echoing throughout the arena.

But Wang Ai ignored him, as if she hadn't heard a thing.

In fact, Wang Ai was well aware that such actions would subject her to some criticism.

but!

The fewer people watching, the more variables there are in this battle, allowing him and Ishikawa Shin to unleash all their hidden tricks and trump cards without any scruples!

Therefore, even if it means bearing a bad reputation, Wang Ai has to fight for it again!