"Is that so? Then why do you not dare accept the challenge?"
He turned to the examiner.
"This disciple proposes an additional match. We will serve as the challengers, while Gu Sheng and Ling Xiao defend the stage. If Gu Sheng truly has the ability, he naturally has nothing to fear. But if he cheated—"
He deliberately dragged out the last word, a vicious glint flashing through his eyes.
"According to Holy Land rules, cheaters will have their qualifications revoked at best, and be executed at worst!"
The examiner's profound gaze lingered on Wang Chenyu's face for a moment. His knuckles lightly tapped the armrest, producing dull thuds.
"An additional match?"
Wang Chenyu straightened his back, his eyes full of defiance.
"Precisely! We were unable to fight to our heart's content just now. We are willing to battle again to prove our strength!"
"Ridiculous!"
A clear voice suddenly cut through the commotion.
Wang Yun strode out from the crowd, his blue robes fluttering as indignation filled his brows.
"Holy Land disciples have enjoyed spiritual pills and wondrous medicines since childhood, with cultivation resources far surpassing those of us independent cultivators. How could a match like this possibly be fair?"
The examiner raised his brows slightly, sweeping his gaze over Wang Yun before glancing thoughtfully at Gu Sheng, who stood in the corner.
That brat had maintained an infuriating calm from beginning to end, as though none of this had anything to do with him.
"Lack of resources is nothing but an excuse!"
Wang Chenyu sneered and flicked his sleeve.
"If you think it is unfair, we can suppress part of our strength. Will that do?"
"Suppress your strength?"
Wang Yun scoffed.
"Are you offering charity, like adults playing with children? We do not need this hypocritical fairness!"
The examiner suddenly