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He gritted his teeth!

Xu Qiufeng simply disregarded the sect rules, and unsheathed his sword to attack Gu Changge!

At worst, he would be punished to face the wall on Siguo Cliff for three to five years, but if he couldn't cross swords with Gu Changge again, he feared that his Tao Heart would be left with flaws, affecting his mindset when he faced the Tribulation Crossing into the Sage Realm!

"Saint Xu, what are you doing?"

Sage Jian Chen's pupils contracted. He hadn't expected Saint Xu to suddenly act out, even with what seemed like intentions of a surprise attack.

He immediately reacted to shield the young master from the sword.

"Hiss... is Senior Brother Xu set on fighting again despite the sect rules?"

"But with an Elder protecting Saint Gu by his side, if he doesn't wish to fight, there's nothing anyone can do."

"Tsk, even though he won, I still think Senior Brother Xu is stronger."

"Ah, it's hopeless, who can compete when someone has both talent and the sect's protection?"

Many Sword Sect disciples gasped upon witnessing this scene.

But most could only shake their heads in regret; even if Senior Brother Xu disregarded the sect rules to make a move, there was nothing he could do if the other party refused to fight.

"Saint Gu, win or lose, you are already the Saint Heir of the Fourth Peak. Why don't you dare to accept the challenge?"

Xu Qiufeng stopped and questioned Gu Changge.

"Why should I accept the challenge? What benefits are there for me?"

Gu Changge glanced at him curiously, speaking very blandly.

"This..."

Xu Qiufeng found himself at a loss for words for a moment, the aura of the Ninth Grade Annihilation Realm almost completely dissipating.

Indeed, the other party had already won, already gained what he wanted.

What benefits were there in continuing to fight?

"I, Xu Qiufeng, owe you a favor. How about that?"

"If we cannot fight again..."

Xu Qiufeng thought for a moment, then spoke again.

If he didn't fight again now, the Heavenly Tribulation he was about to face certainly wouldn't be easy!

"You should have said so sooner."

"A favor, and I'll fight you, just like that."

Upon hearing this, Gu Changge nodded slightly and said with a light smile.

"Eh..."

"You agreed?"

Xu Qiufeng was somewhat dumbfounded, having not expected Gu Changge, who had always avoided fighting, to actually agree so easily.

Suddenly, it dawned on him.

It wasn't that his opponent was dodging the fight; he simply had no interest or benefit in doing so, so he couldn't be bothered...

The reason for such thinking was that everyone had preemptively assumed that Gu Changge had schemed to win and then used the rules to refuse all challenges.

"Then let's go to the Ten Evil Arena now."

Xu Qiufeng no longer cared about other things; as long as he could make his opponent move and have another fight, nothing else mattered.

"No need to go through that trouble."

"Here is fine."

Gu Changge shook his head.

"Here?" Xu Qiufeng frowned.

"Indeed, Saint Xu, just make your move when you're ready."

Gu Changge nodded slightly.

His face brimming with confidence, there wasn't a trace of concern about winning or losing.

In fact, he, at the early stage of Seventh Grade Unlimited Realm, boldly told Xu Qiufeng, who had reached Ninth Grade Perfection, to strike first!

This scene really astonished the onlooking Sword Sect disciples.

They thought they wouldn't see any action today, but Saint Gu suddenly changed his mind!

However, this time, Saint Xu was forewarned. The outcome of the fight seemed unpredictable!

"Saint Gu, be careful."

This time Xu Qiufeng didn't dare to be the slightest bit careless, his Protective Spirit Energy ready.

Though it couldn't fully defend against that Immortal Grade Flying Sword, it was still sufficient to withstand some of it, even if Gu Changge used the same transcendent tactic as before; he was confident he could react in time to retreat!

In contrast, Gu Changge just stood there, gesturing with an inviting hand.

Last time, his three opponents had let him strike first, so this time he would let Xu Qiufeng take the initiative to repay the favor.

"War Signal..."

After Xu Qiufeng had raised his Protective Spirit Energy, he murmured softly. His figure transformed into a sea of flames like the sky, pressing directly towards Gu Changge.

Sword shadows also sealed Gu Changge's surroundings, giving him no chance to escape!

His Ninth Grade Annihilation Realm power, when combined with a Heaven Rank Divine Skill, was naturally formidable.

Even more potent than the Wu Family's Ninth Grade from outside Duanbei City by more than tenfold!

After all, whether in Realm or foundation, he was much stronger than that Ninth Grade Wu Family member.

In an instant, the rolling heat wave forced the Sword Sect disciples watching from miles away to hastily raise their Spiritual Energy in defense.

Even so, everyone's faces felt uncomfortably scorched by the heat wave.

Not to mention Gu Changge, who was at the target of the Divine Skill.

Many Sword Sect disciples could only squint through the tower of flames, anticipating how Gu Changge would respond.

"Truly a genius; his strength is indeed nothing like the Ninth Grade individuals I've encountered before!"

Gu Changge praised, a hint of astonishment lighting up his eyes.

Yet, not a trace of panic was seen on his face.

With a casual snap of his fingers, 'pop', hundreds of Flying Swords exuding the aura of annihilation coalesced behind him and directly formed the Formless Sword Formation. A part of it encased him, defending against the sea of fire and the sharp Sword Qi from his opponent.

Another part, the Tribulation Lightning Flying Swords, closed in on Xu Qiufeng.

"Heavenly Tribulation Power!?"

"Junior Brother Gu is truly extraordinary!"

"Never have I heard of someone harnessing the power of Heavenly Tribulations for their own use; today has been an eye-opener for Xu!"

"But, what a pity, it's still too slow. The gap in Realms is your shortcoming, Junior Brother."

Xu Qiufeng's pupils contracted, the unique aura those Flying Swords emitted took him by surprise.

As shocking as it was, he dodged the Flying Swords' onslaught with ease, and continued to press towards Gu Changge.