Once again, the entire gathering fell silent.
Then even more feverish discussion and cries of amazement erupted.
The young talents had all been deeply shaken by what they had witnessed.
As with Silver Fairy, once the fight had reached this point, there was no need to continue. Though they still had strength to spare and had not revealed all their trump cards and techniques, the sparring match could already be considered over.
Lu Yuan struggled to his feet, his face ashen. Seemingly unwilling to accept defeat, he gripped something against his chest.
It was a gourd-shaped jade pendant the size of a finger, with a treasured radiance concealed within-the Imitation Blood-Refining Gourd he had just mentioned.
But he soon regained his composure and released his grip.
"You truly are formidable, Young Master Fang. I concede!"
Rather than deploy this Magic Treasure, he had chosen to admit defeat.
He was a prodigious expert, and prodigious experts often had their pride.
Had there been no outsiders present, he might have attacked again and fought to the death. But before so many people, he could not bring himself to do such a thing.
After conceding, a shadow flickered through Lu Yuan's eyes. Without waiting for Fang Qianyuan's reaction, he turned and walked back to his seat.
Scattered applause rang out.
It was applause for Fang Qianyuan's victory, and for Lu Yuan's graciousness in defeat.
"He's truly extraordinary!"
"He actually won again!"
"Even Lu Yuan was no match for him!"
"Can none of the young talents here truly stop him?"
"He really is invincible! After today, his mighty name will spread throughout the Southern Wilds!"
"Heavens, why does the Azure Cloud Sect produce nothing but monsters? Is this the true depth of a great sect?"
"Simply terrifying! Who in the Human Rank could possibly