Dragon King and the Unrivaled King had suddenly decided to change the location of their duel, and they forbade outsiders from watching. The spectators present were utterly stunned, especially Pang Jing. "Th-this... how are we supposed to judge who wins and who loses?"
"The one who walks out first wins," Shangguan Fa said, his gaze turning toward the main hall of the City Governor's residence. There was not the slightest sign of reluctance under pressure, as though changing the location had been entirely his idea.
"Th-then..." Pang Jing had long looked forward to personally witnessing the two fight to the death, to the scene of blood spraying everywhere. Now that he suddenly learned he could not even be a spectator, the disparity was easy to imagine. "A duel in the main hall is fine, but there must be a few witnesses. I'm the Western Regions Protectorate Official, so I naturally count as one. I'll choose a few others to enter with me."
Gu Shenwei said, "Blades and swords have no eyes, and the main hall is cramped. Anyone entering must sign a life-and-death agreement."
That single sentence dispelled everyone's curiosity. Pang Jing felt threatened and glared fixedly at Dragon King. After a long while, he said stiffly, "Make the decision yourselves. Come out after there's a victor and a defeated party. Don't let any disputes arise, forcing us who saw nothing to judge between you."
"Very well." Shangguan Fa was equally blunt. "Since the location has been moved indoors, let's change the time as well. The second watch has already passed, so we might as well delay it until midnight."
The Unrivaled King intended to use this time to patch up the loopholes and ensure the safety of his children and grandchildren. Gu Shenwei understood his purpose and nodded in