Zhang Chunxiang was instantly shocked, wanting to lend a hand, but the fighting arena had an invisible barrier. She couldn't rush up, nor could she influence what was happening on the arena.

Right now, Zhang Chunxiang was extremely regretful. What originally was a good intention, she hadn't thought things would develop to this point.

Zhang Chunman, Zhang Huacai, and the others also turned pale. If Chen Guan died because of Zhang Chunxiang, wouldn't that mean that a great consequence would fall on Zhang Chunxiang?

The Zhang family was most taboo about getting involved with consequences, let alone consequences involving a human life.

But now that things had reached this point, no one could stop it from happening.

All they could hope for now was that Chen Guan wouldn't be killed in one strike. As long as Chen Guan had the opportunity to concede and leave the arena, then as long as he had a breath left, the Zhang family's elixir could save his life.

Zhang Chunman had even thought it through; as long as Chen Guan could survive, even if it meant stealing the Dragon Tiger Golden Pill from home, he would save him, so Zhang Chunxiang wouldn't get tainted with such a consequence.

Clang!

The sound of metal clashing echoed across the sky.

Zhang Chunxiang saw Chen Guan still looking at her, but now he had an additional sword in his hand. Without turning around, he backhanded a thrust at Yang Shi's slashing saber.

That powerful curved saber, imbued with terrifying sword energy, was directly pierced through by Chen Guan's sword, the sword tip clashing against the blade, breaking the curved saber into two pieces.

Yang Shi flew back in horror, narrowly avoiding being pierced by the sharp sword.

"Understood." Chen Guan nodded and smiled at Zhang Chunxiang.

"Idiot... look over there..." Zhang Chunxiang shouted, seeing Yang Shi throwing aside the broken saber and drawing several flying sabers from his waist, hurling them toward Chen Guan.

Chen Guan didn't turn around, but backhanded his Miaoshu Sword, striking down each flying saber coming his way.

Zhang Chunman and Zhang Huacai watched in astonishment. Having a pet like Evil Adorable Rabbit could only prove this person was wealthy.

But the abilities Chen Guan was displaying now, weren't something that could simply be bought with wealth.

"Thank you." Chen Guan, having slashed down all of Yang Shi's thrown flying sabers, thanked Zhang Chunxiang before turning back to look at Yang Shi.

"That guy... such a show-off..." Zhang Chunxiang felt a bit irritated, worrying for nothing.

Yang Shi was shocked in his heart. The opponent's skill to hear and discern positions truly had some merit.

But he had no intention of conceding. Instead, the murderous intent in his eyes burned even hotter.

He gestured with his hand, particles gathering in his hand, transforming into an ancient-styled curved saber.

He had seen Chen Guan's swordsmanship, realizing Chen Guan had used some sword skill secret technique to break his curved saber.

To Yang Shi, Chen Guan's basic swordsmanship and speed weren't particularly fast.

Now using the Unparalleled Secret Treasure Ancient Moon Saber, even with the opponent's secret skill, it would be impossible to break. He wanted to duel Chen Guan again and kill this powerful opponent.

Gu Nanquan watched Chen Guan on the stage, a dark thought flashing through his mind.

He had already sent someone to investigate Chen Guan's identity, but because of the short time frame, no results had been returned.

Mainly due to not knowing the real name, and without a clear direction to investigate, he could only start from Jiang Qiemo's circle, which required too much time.

Yang Shi was someone Gu Nanquan had previously inserted on the list to prevent unexpected situations.

This time, having Yang Shi take action was to eliminate Chen Guan, this unexpected factor, stopping him from advancing up the list.

Gu Nanquan knew Chen Guan must be strong, or else someone like Jiang Qiemo wouldn't team up with him to move up the ranks.

Yang Shi's ambush failing to harm Chen Guan didn't surprise Gu Nanquan. What truly did was discovering Zhang Chunxiang knew Chen Guan.

He didn't know the nature of the relationship between Chen Guan and Zhang Chunxiang, nor with the Zhang family.

Chen Guan looked at Yang Shi and calmly said, "I've taken your one saber and nine flying sabers, why not take one of my swords in return?"

Yang Shi smirked insincerely, "When you have the ability to make that move again, then we'll talk."

With that, Yang Shi moved, the Ancient Moon Saber in his hand turning into a cold gleam, slicing viciously toward Chen Guan.

He disliked defense; for him, offense was the best defense.

His talent, his secret techniques, his sword skills, and his character all dictated that he needed aggressive advancement, to crush the enemy with violent offense rather than waiting to be attacked.

If others attacked him head-on, Yang Shi would be overjoyed because that meant comparing who had more guts.

As for courage, Yang Shi believed no one could match him.

You strike me, I stand; I strike you, will you dodge?

You don't dodge, we'll see who strikes quicker, harder, who falls first, who dies first.

You dodge, then forever you'll keep dodging, until you're struck down.

Yang Shi not only had courage but also practiced the Body Protection Secret Skill, not just blindly reckless.

But the moment Yang Shi slashed, he only felt a flash before his eyes, intuitively sensing trouble, but it was already too late.

His saber struck Chen Guan, but the Chen Guan before him gradually faded like an illusion.

The real Chen Guan stood behind Yang Shi, Miaoshu Sword in hand, the sword's tip pointing to the ground, with a drop of blood dripping from the blade.

Yang Shi's chest quickly spread with blood, like a blooming blood-red peony.

Thump!

Yang Shi fell to the ground, convulsing, clearly not going to survive.

Chen Guan shook his sword, flicking off the blood, then deftly sheathed it at his waist.

With the One-Night Step and the Underworld Emperor's Sword, Yang Shi didn't even have time to respond before his heart was pierced through.

"Fellow Taoist, such quick body technique, such strong sword skill, I wonder what body technique and sword skill it is to have such power?" Gu Nanquan mused aloud to himself with a smile.

He seemed to be praising and admiring, without directly questioning Jiang Qiemo, but generally, under such circumstances, people might still explain.

Jiang Qiemo evidently wasn't like others; since Gu Nanquan didn't ask him, he had no intention of responding.

"Fellow Taoist is indeed very strong," Zhang Chunman said.

Zhang Chunxiang, being a rebellious girl, although she thought Chen Guan was indeed strong, still said, "What's so strong? His secret skill surely consumes primordial energy greatly. If one strike fails, I fear he'll be without energy. Just withstand that one sword of his, and defeating him would be a breeze."

Though obstinate, there was some truth to her words, for ordinary people, indeed it was the case.

Seeing Chen Guan step down from the stage, Zhang Chunxiang and others were about to approach, but saw Jiang Qiemo and Gu Nanquan walking to Chen Guan.

"Is he associated with Jiang Qiemo and Gu Nanquan?" The Zhang family youth accompanying them immediately recognized them, frowning.

"So he's the person Jiang Qiemo brought to try to kick us all out of the Human List top three," Zhang Huacai stopped, thinking aloud.

Zhang Chunxiang, however, remained unconcerned, continuing toward Chen Guan.

Zhang Chunman and the others had no choice but to follow. Initially, they were unwilling to approach, as the opposing positions left nothing to discuss, only needing to confront in the fight arena.

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