How could the people present not know that Sikong Zui wanted to embarrass Ling Xiao? That was why he made such a request.
Emperor Sheng looked at Ling Xiao. He didn't seem to have any intention of stopping him. In fact, he seemed to be interested.
Ling Xiao thought to himself, "Everyone here, except for Long Chen, wants to see me fight. After all, the finals will continue tomorrow. They must want to know what other trump cards I have."
Ling Xiao had never been interested in a meaningless battle.
He cupped his hands at Emperor Sheng and said, "Your Majesty, I'm a little dizzy from the alcohol. I can't take it anymore."
Moreover, the path of martial arts wasn't for show. He wasn't interested at all.
Hearing this, many people showed disdain and contempt. They felt that Ling Xiao was afraid.
Although Ling Xiao did defeat Jian Wuji in the Martial Arts Festival's finals, the battle ended too quickly. Many people didn't see what happened clearly. They felt that there was something fishy going on.
Now, it seemed that it was true. Otherwise, why would Ling Xiao reject Jian Wuji's challenge in the name of being drunk?
Could it be that this guy was a fake?
Did he use all his strength in the previous battle?
The Holy Son, Hime Myung-kō, also looked at Ling Xiao and smiled sarcastically. "So this is the boldness of a warrior from Yuehua School. I've finally seen it."
"Hmph, as timid as a mouse. What a joke."
Hua Yu also snorted coldly.
Ling Xiao looked at Hua Yu indifferently and said, "Do you really want to see me make a move so badly? Fine, I want you to fight with me now. What do you think? "
Hua Yu was stunned. He didn't expect Ling Xiao to suddenly target him.
The scene outside the palace made him afraid. Did he really want to fight with Ling Xiao?
"I …" Hua Yu couldn't stand Ling Xiao's teasing gaze and stood up to fight.
However, Ling Xiao didn't mind adding, "I don't care about the severity of my attacks. Before the battle, we'd better sign a life and death contract so as to avoid killing you. That would be troublesome."
"You!"
Hearing this, Hua Yu's body turned cold.
If it was just a spar, he would just embarrass himself if he lost. In any case, he had long been shameless, so it wasn't a big deal.
But right now, Ling Xiao's intention was clearly to have a life and death battle. If he were to lose, he would lose his life. How could he dare to do that?
"What? Are you scared? Didn't you say I was as timid as a mouse? There are so many people here today. Even if you die, you will die for the Holy Son and the Holy Emperor. I think it will be a glorious death. "
Ling Xiao's eyes revealed an even stronger sense of ridicule and disdain.
Hua Yu gritted his teeth and clenched his fists. His face was so red that it was about to bleed. However, he was still afraid of death.
Ling Xiao said disdainfully, "Since you're afraid of death and don't want to fight, then shut your stinky mouth. There's no need for people to fart here!"
"Ling Xiao, don't point your spear at others. I'm the one who's challenging you. Don't try to change the topic."
Jian Wuji said coldly. His words were full of sarcasm and anger.
Hua Yu seemed to have found an opportunity to fight back. He hurriedly said, "That's right. You didn't accept Jian Wuji's challenge but provoked me. You're clearly as timid as a mouse. You're just trying to confuse me. I almost fell for your trick. If you want to fight with me, accept Jian Wuji's challenge first."
"Is that so? You mean you'll be willing to fight with me if I defeat him? "
Ling Xiao's face turned cold.
He felt that he had tolerated Hua Yu enough today. However, Hua Yu didn't know what was good for him. He probably had a hand in poisoning the wine.
After all, the wine was the imperial family's wine. It would be difficult for Sikong Zui to poison it. However, Hua Yu was different. He was one of the Holy Emperor's people. If he wanted to poison it, it would be a piece of cake.
Thinking of this, Ling Xiao's killing intent towards Hua Yu intensified.
Hua Yu was stunned. He suddenly remembered that he had already poisoned the wine. As long as Ling Xiao and Jian Wuji fought, the poison would definitely take effect regardless of who won. At that time, even if he wasn't Ling Xiao's opponent, he would be able to defeat Ling Xiao easily.
Moreover, wouldn't he be in the limelight at that time?
Hua Yu would be able to defeat someone that even the Six Young Masters of the Holy Dynasty couldn't defeat. This kind of glory was rare.
Thinking of this, Hua Yu nodded and said, "No problem. As long as you can defeat Jian Wuji, I'll fight with you. It'll be a battle of life and death. We have to sign a life and death contract!"
He already had plans to kill Ling Xiao.
In fact, Ling Xiao didn't really offend him. He had only poisoned Hua Yu at the beginning because he had received a large number of spiritual stones from Sikong Zui.
As the saying went, one had to take the money and eliminate the disaster.
However, he really wanted Ling Xiao dead now. There was no other reason other than the fact that he hated Ling Xiao.
Everyone's eyes fell on Ling Xiao.
Most of them were jealous and gloating. The Holy Emperor had actually said that he would marry the Holy Son to this kid. How could they be convinced?
Long Chen was a little worried.
He wasn't worried that Ling Xiao wouldn't be able to defeat Jian Wuji. However, if he killed someone in the palace, it would be a big problem.
Ling Xiao took a deep breath and looked at Jian Wuji. "Since you've recovered your strength and have a perfect half-puppet body, you should cherish it. You're courting death by challenging me!
Your Majesty, I request to have a battle of life and death with Jian Wuji. Life and death are predestined! "
He had spared Jian Wuji's life during the Martial Arts Festival because the hatred in his heart had faded.
However, he didn't expect Jian Wuji to be so stubborn. He actually challenged him again and even tried to kill him.
What was the point of keeping such a person alive?
Was he going to keep provoking him?
He didn't want to kill anyone, but since someone was courting death, he wouldn't be merciful.
The Holy Emperor glanced at Jian Wuji as if asking for Jian Wuji's opinion.
"I agree!"
Jian Wuji's eyes flashed with a strong killing intent.
Since he chose to challenge Ling Xiao this time, he was confident. If he wasn't, he wouldn't be so impulsive.
"Alright, then let's have a battle of life and death. Let me and everyone here witness it."
The Holy Emperor nodded.
"Where will we fight?"
Ling Xiao asked calmly.
His voice was cold and filled with a strong killing intent. It was like a sword stained with blood.
Jian Wuji smiled and said, "This place is protected by a formation and it's very big. There's no need to go anywhere else."
"No problem."
Ling Xiao nodded. It didn't matter where they fought because he was fearless.
However, Sikong Zui, Hua Yu, and the Holy Son, Hime Myung-kō, looked at him with a mocking and gloating expression.
Jian Wuji didn't choose to fight here because it was convenient. It was because the formation set up here resonated with his half-puppet body, allowing him to absorb a steady stream of spirit energy from the outside world, doubling his strength.
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