The Body of the Chapter: Going Treasure Hunting
Bi Fan smiled. "But I still agree with deciding the roster through your method. That way, everyone can get a clear idea of their own strength and that of their companions."
"Big Brother, there are still seven of us here. How do we decide on the final six?" Qin Zhuang asked, looking at him in confusion.
Zheng Shi'an smiled. "Then let's stick with the usual rules."
"Shi'an is right," Bi Fan said. "Now, does anyone among the seven want to issue a challenge?"
Everyone looked at one another. Zhao Hongyue stepped forward. "I'd like to challenge Li Xingrang. Is that all right?"
Bi Fan nodded with a smile. "Of course."
Everyone knew that after this challenge, the roster of seven would be finalized. They just couldn't say for sure who would win between the two.
Zhao Hongyue walked to the center and said solemnly, "Please don't treat me differently just because I'm a woman."
"Of course not," Li Xingrang said with a smile. "I'll treat you as an evenly matched opponent!"
She lowered her eyes and said softly, "Thank you."
"Please."
Zhao Hongyue took a deep breath and slowly drew the Mysterious Moon Short Saber from its sheath. Its blade gleamed coldly beneath the bright moonlight.
In the next instant, she moved.
She was incredibly fast. In the blink of an eye, her short saber was already slicing through the air toward her opponent.
Li Xingrang reacted just as quickly, dodging the strike with a sidestep and drawing his own long sword with his free hand.
With a deafening clang, blade met sword. After a shrill screech of metal, the two quickly sprang apart, only to clash again with their next moves.
As they traded blows, it was clear that they were