On the surface, this was a battle between Blackwater Division's second Gold Medalist and Tianlai Division's third Gold Medalist!
In reality, it was a contest between the Fourth Division and its hostile rival!
It was fair to say the result held no great surprises.
But...
The battle itself was even more brutal than anyone had expected.
It lasted only ten rounds.
Bai Wenzhou's vaunted swordsmanship shattered like dead leaves in a gale before Li Kui's ferocious blade.
Clang!!
With a sharp ring, the long sword flew from Bai Wenzhou's hand. He staggered backward, his face as pale as paper, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.
"With skills like that, you dare challenge my Tianlai Division?"
Li Kui grinned. He hadn't thought much of Bai Wenzhou to begin with, but one thing puzzled him!
Though he had crushed Bai Wenzhou, there was not a trace of awe or fear in the other man's eyes!
For now, Li Kui didn't hurry to knock Bai Wenzhou off the platform. Instead, like a cat toying with a mouse, he wore a cruel, mocking grin. "Kid, since you've lost, you'd better learn the rules. When you meet a senior from the First Division, you show respect."
Li Kui pointed the blade at Bai Wenzhou's knees. "Get down on your knees! Bow your head to me, and I'll let you off this time. Otherwise... I'll take one of your arms!"
At those words—
The entire arena fell deathly silent!!
Bai Wenzhou clutched his chest. His gaze was unfocused, but his unyielding pride remained undiminished.
He gritted his teeth and spat out a mouthful of bloody phlegm. "We of Blackwater Division slay demons and vanquish fiends! I kneel only to Heaven, Earth, and my parents! Who do you think you are?!"
"You're asking for death!!"