The moment those words fell, a startling scene erupted on the stage, making all three of them shut their mouths.
In the center of the Battle Arena, Tang San, dressed in blue, soared high into the air like a god descending from heaven.
In his right hand, a Clear Sky Hammer wrapped in Blue Silver Grass vines quietly appeared.
He glanced at Ye Xingchen, trapped inside the Blue Silver Grass Cage, and smashed downward without hesitation. An explosion instantly rang out in all directions.
As the smoke slowly cleared, Ye Xingchen stood within the Blue Silver Grass Vine Cage, unmoving as a mountain and as steady as Mount Tai.
Above his head, the Heavenly Emperor Cauldron Martial Soul gleamed continuously, releasing wisps of golden light that guarded his body on either side.
"It seems you really have made considerable progress these past few days, actually turning retreat into attack..."
"Unfortunately, even so, you still can't hurt me, nor are you a match for me!"
With his hands behind his back, Ye Xingchen shook his head slightly. Looking at Tang San, who had turned retreat into attack, he delivered those words, then took a step forward.
In his hand, the Cloud Pattern Long Sword quietly appeared!
Immediately afterward, strands of sword qi formed dragons that swept outward in all directions. The Blue Silver Grass Vine Cage binding him shattered inch by inch, turning to ash!
Hovering in midair, Tang San's expression shifted slightly at the sight. He had intended to cast aside his restraints and fight this fellow again using a strategy of retreating to advance.
Who knew it would be just like before? He could not hurt him in the slightest.
"This isn't over between us yet. Stop boasting!"
With a bitter expression, Tang San shook his head, then dove down. The Blue Silver Grass vines in his hands immediately wound toward Ye Xingchen.
Watching from nearby, Xiao Wu and the others shook their heads.
Especially after that white-clad figure took a step forward, they seemed to have already seen the battle's outcome!
"Tang San seems a little impatient. He knows perfectly well that my husband's defense is invincible, so why would he still choose to fight at close range?"
Hearing Ning Rongrong's words, Xiao Wu could not help giving a bitter smile. Watching Tang San, whose fighting style was completely different from before, she calmly offered her analysis:
"Perhaps he made this change because they've already fought before..."
They had fought before?
The breathtakingly beautiful Zhu Zhuqing froze slightly. Looking at the two exceptional talents on the stage, she could not help asking curiously:
"When did they fight?"
"Judging by this, Tang San must have lost, right? Brother Ye looks as though he can handle everything with a casual flick of his hand!"
With too much to explain, Xiao Wu shook her head. Looking at Tang San, who was at a disadvantage on the stage, she did not know what to say for a moment.
As for her relationship with both sides, she had actually maintained a delicate balance. Unfortunately, after coming to Shrek Academy, that delicate balance had vanished entirely.
"There's a serious problem with his mindset. Perhaps this battle might allow him to be reborn!"
Muttering to herself, Xiao Wu shook her head. Looking at Tang San on the stage, she immediately stepped forward, then rushed toward the two of them the next second.
Tang San, who was fighting Ye Xingchen, felt slightly puzzled when he saw Xiao Wu join the battle.
The Blue Silver Grass vines he had extended instantly withdrew. He retreated ten steps and could not help stopping.
"What are you doing here? I told you this battle doesn't need your interference!"
With an indifferent expression, Ye Xingchen glanced at Xiao Wu and asked calmly.
"I'm not here to fight..."
With too much to explain, Xiao Wu shook her head. Looking at Tang San before her, she said calmly:
"Stop. I know why you've changed like this. We're brother and sister. Have you forgotten your promise to protect me forever?"
"Even if I fall in love with someone else, shouldn't you, as my brother, give me your blessing? Instead of fighting over me out of jealousy here!"
Hearing this, Ye Xingchen froze on the spot. He turned to glance at Xiao Wu!
This girl really is ruthless!
If he punched Tang San, it would at least be an external injury. But when Xiao Wu's words landed in Tang San's heart, they truly were an attack from a higher dimension.
Sure enough, after hearing Xiao Wu's words, Tang San's expression changed drastically!
He shook his head, suddenly clutched his chest, and spat out a mouthful of blood. Looking desolate, he gave a bleak smile and said quietly to the two before him:
"So that's what you think. It seems this brother of yours really is quite unnecessary!"
"In that case, there's nothing more to say. There's nothing between him and me. This is nothing more than an ordinary duel!"
After delivering those words, Tang San, whose heart had suffered a violent blow, spat out another mouthful of blood and could not help giving a bleak smile!
Meanwhile, up on the raised platform, Dai Mubai and the others were bewildered by the sight.
Tang San has only exchanged a few blows. Has he already been beaten into suffering internal injuries?
"I don't think Brother Ye has done much at all. Why is he coughing up blood? Is he injured?"
"Who knows? Let's wait and see. We can't hear what they're saying on the stage from here. Something probably provoked him. Didn't you see Xiao Wu go up there too?"
Standing to one side, Oscar heard Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun's conversation, and a faint smile appeared on his face.
He glanced at the people on the stage, then turned his gaze to Zhu Zhuqing.
Below the stage, the many spectators were all puzzled by the sight. After all, the fighting just now had not been particularly intense, yet the boy dressed in blue had suddenly spat out blood. It was truly beyond comprehension.
"Is this a rigged match? My heavens, they've barely started, and he suddenly coughs up a mouthful of blood!"
"Exactly! Could this be a sign of serious internal injuries? I haven't seen the one in white do much at all!"
"This is tricky. Looks like the Stunning Tang Sect is winning this battle again. Good thing I gritted my teeth and bet a thousand gold coins. I can fill my bowls and pots to the brim with winnings this time!"
Isolated on the stage, Ye Xingchen could not help smiling slightly as he watched the spectators below discussing it.
How could these people know the bitterness in Tang San's heart right now?
Xiao Wu's words were like ten thousand arrows piercing the heart. Had it been him, he probably would not have been able to accept them on the spot either.
He turned to glance at Xiao Wu, then said:
"You should head down. Leave the fighting here to me. There's no need to provoke him any further!"
Hearing this, Xiao Wu nodded. She had come onto the stage intending to make things clear, but seeing Tang San like this, she felt a little helpless.
"Brother Tang San, think it over carefully. A melon twisted off its vine by force isn't sweet. You deserve someone better!"
"You and I are only brother and sister. There won't be any other relationship between us. I hope you can draw that boundary clearly!"
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