The Azure Dragon Whip
Only after hearing Bi Fan's explanation did everyone understand how the battle had ended. They looked at Yu Bo Yi with approval.
In the center of the arena, Lu Kun, who had been sent flying, took a good while to steady himself. His face was deathly pale, blood lingered at the corner of his mouth, and his breathing was ragged. He knelt on one knee, his eyes full of unwillingness.
Yu Bo Yi wore the smile of a victor. He pointed the Mysterious Heavy Ruler at Lu Kun and gave a snort. "You lost."
"Did I? What if I refuse to accept it?" Lu Kun gritted his teeth and spoke in a low voice.
"That's simple. I'll just beat you until you accept it. You're no match for me now, anyway!"
"You!" Lu Kun was so angry he nearly spat blood, but he didn't dare actually force the issue. He knew his old rival was a man who did what he said.
He pressed a hand to his chest. After it trembled slightly, he silently withdrew from the boundary. His meaning was clear: he gave up the chance to continue fighting, declaring his defeat through silence.
Duan Yuanhang announced in a ringing voice, "The first challenge is over. Yu Bo Yi of the God Slaying Adventure Group is the victor. Let the next challenger step forward!"
As his words fell, Bi Fan glanced back.
Zheng Shi'an quickly understood. He nodded, then walked with a smile toward an unfamiliar figure and cupped his hands. "Zheng Shi'an of the You Rong Adventure Group challenges you."
The man froze. His lips moved as he asked, "You're that illusionist?"
He paused, then smiled ruefully and nodded. "More or less."
In an instant, the man's gaze filled with wariness. After a