The Unparalleled Sword Emperor
Chapter 482 - 481: Bet on Who Will Be on Top Tonight!

Chapter 482: Chapter 481: Bet on Who Will Be on Top Tonight!

Though Su Jiannan could discern the hidden menace in Tang Tianhao’s words, he had no reason to decline. He turned to the disciples of the Spirit Sword Sect and asked, "Who is willing to step up?"

As soon as Su Jiannan finished his question, Lin Bai looked at him, his eyes questioning: Do you need me to take action?

Su Jiannan saw Lin Bai’s glance, subtly shook his head, then glanced at Wang Yingjie from the Shengyue Sect, his eyes communicating to Lin Bai: Do not step forward, now is not your time.

Lin Bai also looked at Wang Yingjie, then silenced his inner turmoil.

The First Princess said, "Avoid acting recklessly for now. At this moment, even the slightest mishap in the Spirit Sword Sect’s actions could attract criticism."

Lin Bai nodded his understanding, "I understand."

"Then, I shall wait for the Sect Leader’s command."

"Whenever he asks me to step forward, I will."

Lin Bai spoke softly with a mild smile.

After Su Jiannan made his announcement, silence fell among the disciples of the Spirit Sword Sect. Zhang Haoyun’s cultivation of the Heaven Martial Realm Ninth Layer was so overwhelming that it made it almost difficult for them to breathe.

After a long while, no disciple of the Spirit Sword Sect stepped forward.

Zhang Haoyun scoffed, "It’s laughable. Does the Spirit Sword Sect have no disciples willing to accept my challenge?"

"I remember that the Spirit Sword Sect has a disciple named Lin Bai who is quite arrogant. Let him step forward."

Zhang Haoyun’s eyes were filled with contempt and mockery.

He immediately nominated Lin Bai to step forward.

As the First Princess had just mentioned, Lin Bai’s status within the Spirit Sword Sect was now different.

Lin Bai was now regarded as the spiritual pillar of the Spirit Sword Sect disciples, and the number one Core Martial Artist. His status in the Spirit Sword Sect was akin to that of the King of Sheng Yue within the Shengyue Sect.

If Lin Bai were chosen to fight first, wouldn’t it suggest that the Spirit Sword Sect had no other disciples capable of fighting?

This would be damaging to the reputation of the Spirit Sword Sect and invite criticism.

Zhang Haoyun asked for Lin Bai to step into the arena as soon as he began.

Consequently, anger stirred among the disciples of the Spirit Sword Sect: "You dare! Is your cultivation even worthy of making Senior Brother Lin Bai step forward?"

"Are you trying to say that the Spirit Sword Sect is without capable disciples?"

"This is absolutely outrageous!"

The disciples of the Spirit Sword Sect were fuming.

"There’s no need for Lin Bai to step forward. I am more than enough to handle you."

Just then, a man in black leaped from his seat and landed opposite Zhang Haoyun.

Zhang Haoyun looked at the man with contempt and sneered, "State your name. I do not kill the unknown under my sword."

The man in black smiled, "Spirit Sword Sect Disciple, Ye Mobei!"

The man who entered the arena was none other than another Core Martial Artist from the Spirit Sword Sect, Ye Mobei.

"It’s Senior Brother Ye Mobei."

"Sigh, too many have died under core martial artists’ duels, only Lin Bai and Ye Mobei are left."

"Yes, if all the core martial artists were to die, it would take the Spirit Sword Sect at least two to three years to recover."

"Go, Senior Brother Ye Mobei!"

The guests and disciples of the Spirit Sword Sect started cheering with excitement.

Ye Mobei looked at Tang Tianhao and smiled, "Elder Tang, we have met before, in the Southern Region..."

Seeing Ye Mobei, Tang Tianhao’s eyes narrowed, his gaze ice-cold and filled with murderous intentions.

Tang Tianhao remembered that on the battlefield of the Southern Region, a young sword cultivator who demonstrated incredible sword skills and formidable power, had always been by Ji Bei and Ji Bai’s side, inserting deadly sword attacks onto the disciples of the Shengyue Sect.

But at that time, Lin Bai’s performance in the Southern Region was so impressive that everyone’s attention was drawn to him.

Hardly anyone remembered that Ye Mobei, too, had fought valiantly for the Shenwu Kingdom in the Southern Region.

Upon hearing Ye Mobei’s name, Zhang Haoyun harshly asked, "Have you killed any disciple of the Shengyue Sect?"

Ye Mobei smiled, "More than one!"

Zhang Haoyun’s face turned beet red with anger, his eyes icy, "Fine, then give me some pointers on my sword skill."

Swish—

Suddenly, Zhang Haoyun sprung forward like a ghost, his frigid sword skill unfolding and what appeared to be covering the sky descending upon Ye Mobei.

Fearlessly, Ye Mobei drew a Fifth-grade spirit sword from his storage bag and fought back.

Instantly, a fierce battle erupted in the center of the entire arena.

Both Lin Bai and the First Princess watched the skirmish attentively.

The First Princess softly commented, "It seems that the two are equally matched."

Lin Bai smiled, "Within three rounds, a victor will emerge."

The First Princess chuckled, "You’re so certain? To me, it seems they’ll have to fight hundreds of rounds at least."

Lin Bai leaned towards the First Princess.

The First Princess struggled, her face flushing, "What are you doing? So many people are watching."

Lin Bai smiled, "Am I not the prince consort? What does it matter?"

The First Princess wriggled free, adjusted her attire, and scolded, "Don’t fool around, you little rascal."

"How did you determine that the victor would be decided in three rounds?"

The First Princess asked curiously.

"Because I am a sword cultivator. Just as how you women understand women the best, sword cultivators understand sword cultivators the best."

Lin Bai responded with a gentle smile.

The First Princess pouted, "I don’t believe you."

Lin Bai grinned, "Then let’s make a bet. I wager that within the next three rounds, they would be able to decide a victor, and it will end in a draw."

The First Princess was surprised, "These two are both unprecedented geniuses, how could it possibly end in a draw?"

Lin Bai smiled, "If you don’t believe me, just observe."

At that moment, Lin Bai and the First Princess focused their eyes on the arena.

Zhang Haoyun sneered, "Who would’ve thought, aside from Lin Bai, the Spirit Sword Sect has another expert like you!"

Ye Mobei casually smiled, "The Spirit Sword Sect has many experts. I am but the most average among them."

Zhang Haoyun laughed coldly, "Really? But regardless of your abilities, I am determined to defeat you today!"

"Within three moves, if I do not beat you, I will accept defeat!"

Zhang Haoyun spoke resolutely.

Ye Mobei scoffed, "Well then, give it your best shot!"