Chapter 462: You Are Not Worthy
Hearing Xu Zimo's words, Ji Jiucheng suddenly stopped as he was about to step down from the stage.
His voice was somewhat hoarse as he replied in a low tone, "Come."
"Imperial Lord, what do you think?" Xu Zimo turned his head and looked at Ji Yunzhou below, whose expression had grown rather unsightly, asking with a smile.
"Does the Imperial Lord still intend to admit defeat?"
"Father, in my Ji Family, there are only those who fall—never those who shrink back and admit defeat."
Ji Jiucheng said from the stage, "This is my martial path."
Wenren Jingshi stood to the side, beaming with delight as he watched the spectacle unfold.
Taking the initiative to admit defeat—twice in a row, no less—would greatly damage the imperial dynasty's dignity.
It might even become fodder for the common people's after-dinner chatter and amusement in the future.
"If you want to fight, then fight," Ji Yunzhou said, his expression returning to calm.
Yet his brows were deeply furrowed as he said, "Young Master Xu, this is merely a spar. It is not a life-and-death battle."
"I know. I'll hold back, but injuries are unavoidable in a spar," Xu Zimo replied with a smile.
"There is no need for you to show mercy," Ji Jiucheng said blandly from the side.
"If I don't hold back, I'm afraid I'll beat you to death."
Xu Zimo answered carelessly.
At that moment, World Creation Power began to spread from his right hand.
The Seven Transformations of the Azure Dragon activated at once, accompanied by an ancient dragon's roar, as though the vast earth itself lay empty and desolate, shaking the very heart.
Xu Zimo moved.
In most people's eyes, only an afterimage flashed past, followed by a thunderous boom.
That punch