Ch. 641Assassin Duel
Zhi Yue defeated Ye Zhenghan to give Misty Pavilion a 1–0 lead, and Ban Ye Shu then challenged Assassin's Den leader Wuming in an assassin duel. Ban Ye Shu lost but recognized the gap in their skills and gained insight into sensing and concealing presence.
- Zhi Yue knocked Ye Zhenghan unconscious and quickly defeated him, giving Misty Pavilion the first round and a 1–0 lead.
- Ban Ye Shu faced Wuming and discussed learning assassin techniques while Wuming agreed to limit himself to basic skills and operational techniques.
- Ban Ye Shu launched a skillful first attack, but Wuming blocked it and countered; the two exchanged dagger strikes and footwork until Wuming praised Ban Ye Shu's progress.
- Wuming vanished and concealed his presence, then overwhelmed Ban Ye Shu after Ban Ye Shu blocked his opening attack but lost his balance.
- Ban Ye Shu reflected on the duel, returned to the arena, and told Wuming that he understood the gap between them; Wuming praised his ability to sense killing intent.