Blades and Swords

Inside the Imperial Capital Royal Platform

All the spectators' eyes were fixed on the flowers, grass, and shrubs within the arena. The clash between Chong Ying and Yu Ming had already reached, even surpassed, the level of a battle between top-tier experts. Yet in the end, Yu Ming was the victor.

At the final moment when the outcome was decided, every Warden in the waiting area, including Zhang Chen, noticed something unusual within Yu Ming's body.

Yu Ming had focused on defense and repeatedly been driven into danger, but the balance immediately tipped when a woman formed of vines emerged from within him. Chong Ying, who had held the advantage, fell into a disadvantage in an instant. In less than five minutes, no matter what methods Chong Ying used, she was still forced into a desperate situation. The winner had been decided.

"Miss Chong Ying, you were truly powerful. You forced me to use some hidden trump cards, and I may have struck a little too heavily. My apologies."

Yu Ming extended a hand to help Chong Ying, who was sitting on the ground and reconstructing her legs. All four of Chong Ying's spider legs had been severed by Yu Ming, and she had also suffered internal injuries.

Chong Ying shot a vicious glare at Yu Ming's outstretched hand. She bit her lower lip, stood up on her own, and quickly walked out of the arena. Tears shimmered in her dark eyes beneath her white hair because she had failed to enter the top ten.

"It's all right. Don't you still have one more chance?" Zhang Chen immediately stepped forward to comfort Chong Ying.

"But... if I lose again, I won't be able to follow Brother Zhang Chen..." Chong Ying felt terribly wronged.

"Even if you don't make the top