Chapter 837 - 754: So, Do You Dare to Accept?

Xu Shunian’s face was full of mockery, and his voice was very loud as he spoke.

Everyone who came here today was a top young genius of the River Source Continent.

Among one another, who didn’t want to save some face?

"Young Master Xiuqi, why don’t you tell us?

Does this person have some profound mystical method?

Otherwise, how could you possibly lose?"

These mocking words made Song Xiuqi’s face grow even darker.

In fact, before coming, he had already anticipated that after he returned, there would definitely be people keeping a close eye on him.

The matter of him failing to help the Eldest Princess secure the position of Sovereign that day had surely spread.

No matter how much he reminded himself to endure, when he heard Xu Shunian’s words, anger still surged up.

As he spoke, Song Xiuqi stepped forward with his sword.

"Xu Shunian, it’s been four years. Let’s exchange a few moves."

Looking at the Xu Shunian before him, a trace of anger colored his words.

Xu Shunian was a master of sarcastic remarks; hearing this, he only laughed again.

"Young Master Xiuqi, you’re looking down on me, Xu Shunian, a bit too much.

Even if you want to cross hands with me, you should at least first defeat that person from Yu Country, no?

Unable to even defeat him, and you come challenge me?"

His tone was still full of mockery and ridicule.

Song Xiuqi at the side couldn’t match him in speaking, but this time, he had no intention of engaging Xu Shunian in a war of words.

The edge of the sword in his hand slipped through like a crack and thrust straight toward Xu Shunian.

This Xu Shunian with the sharp tongue was by no means someone who only had a glib mouth.

As the sword point came, the Hemiao Saber in his hand also flashed out.

Sharp silver light flickered, the blade seeming to bloom a biting chill in all directions.

As the two exchanged blows, the surrounding people all became much more serious.

Everyone could see that the strength of these two, even placed in this gathering of countless geniuses, was still considered top-tier.

And as the ones fighting, the two of them also grew increasingly solemn.

Xu Shunian also sensed that Song Xiuqi’s strength had grown much greater than four years ago.

As they fought, the two even faintly released a trace of the might of the Law.

It was likely insight gained from the Immortal’s Residence as well.

After several exchanges, the two couldn’t help but let out rough breaths.

Yet discerning onlookers had already noticed that this Xu Shunian was faintly seizing the advantage.

On the Cangqiong Manor side, a Fairy with a cool, aloof appearance stepped forward and spoke softly.

"Enough, stop."

Hearing this, not only did Song Xiuqi stop.

Xu Shunian, who was not a disciple of Cangqiong Manor, couldn’t help but frown, but he too ceased his attacks.

The words of Cangqiong Manor’s senior sister, Song Shiyin, were heeded even by an outsider like Xu Shunian.

"Xiuqi, you’re a step behind."

With this line, Song Shiyin had already decided the outcome between the two.

The smile on Xu Shunian’s face grew even broader.

Only out of regard for Cangqiong Manor’s senior sister Song Shiyin did he refrain from saying any more cutting remarks.

Not far away, some spectators, eager to stir up more conflict, hurriedly approached Shen Han.

"Brother, Young Master Xiuqi and Young Master Shunian just crossed hands, and you watched the whole thing.

You defeated Young Master Xiuqi, and now you’ve seen this bout as well. Why don’t you give an evaluation of the two of them?"

At these words, everyone around turned their heads toward Shen Han, to see whether he dared open his mouth to comment.

In the eyes of others, Shen Han would surely be in a dilemma, not knowing what to do.

Unexpectedly, Shen Han didn’t hesitate at all.

If they wanted him to comment, then he’d just comment.

"The one using the saber has pretty good strength; his techniques are fierce and sharp, and there’s even a trace of..."

But before Shen Han could finish, Xu Shunian immediately frowned and cut him off.

"Shut up, this isn’t a place for you to speak."

His tone carried a chill; it was clear Xu Shunian was displeased.

Upon hearing him, a Fairy of Meihua Tower standing beside Shen Han frowned and stepped forward.

"When Shen Han was commenting on you, it was all praise; he was complimenting you. How can you be so blind to others’ goodwill?"

At this, Xu Shunian gave a light snort.

"Do you think I, Xu Shunian, am lacking his two words of praise?

Do I need the praise of a mediocre, mundane person? Do I need him to look favorably upon me?

He has no right to evaluate me, Xu Shunian. And you’re the same—you have no right either."

The Fairy from Meihua Tower was so choked by these words that her pretty face flushed red.

Women are thin-skinned to begin with; being belittled to her face like this naturally made her feel terribly humiliated.

The senior brother of Meihua Tower at the side stepped forward. "Young Master Shunian, I must ask that you temper your words a little."

Seeing who had spoken, he didn’t say much more.

These people all judged their attitude based on who they were dealing with.

After this dispute, the outer area of the Immortal’s Residence quieted down for a while.

Song Xiuqi had been gone for four years and was no longer as stunning as before.

But his strength hadn’t declined much.

Precisely because of this, everyone grew even more curious.

Why had Song Xiuqi lost to Shen Han when helping someone compete for the position of Sovereign?

Some who were on good terms with Cangqiong Manor went up to quietly inquire.

Of course, they weren’t speaking with mockery or ridicule.

It was just ordinary concern.

Upon learning that the competition had been about finding something, everyone revealed looks of sudden realization.

"If it was about finding something, then it’s indeed possible to lose to a mundane fellow.

I thought it was an actual exchange of blows...

There’s a large element of luck in that; even if your strength is great, it’s normal if you can’t find it."

As the situation calmed, Fairy Sixuan of Meihua Tower went to find Shen Han, a hint of worry in her eyes.

"Young Master Shen, after how you acted today, you’ve already drawn the notice of those people from Cangqiong Manor.

After you obtain a token, it’s very likely yours will be ranked toward the back, and they’ll still send people to challenge you.