Gu Chenfeng's voice was quiet, almost inaudible amid the chaos and clamor of the battlefield.
Yet the black-robed figure opposite him had clearly heard him.
Between the brim of his hood and his face covering, his dark, gleaming eyes trembled slightly, his gaze fixed on Gu Chenfeng.
Gu Chenfeng ignored the battlefield on the stone bridge behind him and met his gaze without flinching.
Two heirs to the Great Li Dynasty's foremost lineages.
At this moment, they faced each other directly for the first time.
Whoosh...!
Their silent auras intertwined and collided, whipping up fierce, whistling winds.
"Third Young Master, we finally meet."
Huangfu Yun's faint yet clear voice reached Gu Chenfeng's ears.
"Young Master Huangfu, after making so many moves against me, you finally couldn't sit still and decided to enter the fray yourself?"
A trace of mockery colored Gu Chenfeng's tone.
Huangfu Yun narrowed his eyes slightly.
"Third Young Master, you truly hid yourself well before. You fooled not only me, but everyone under heaven.
"In that respect, I, Huangfu Yun, admit my inferiority. It also caused me to miscalculate many times."
Gu Chenfeng sneered.
"So you're very confident this time?"
Huangfu Yun's tone was calm.
"Barring any surprises, Third Young Master, you'll have to leave your life here today.
"And your eldest sister, Commander Gu, as well, of course."
"Is that so?"
Without agreeing or disagreeing, Gu Chenfeng began walking toward Huangfu Yun, step by step.
The battle-axe in his hand dragged along the ground, its blade scraping against the earth and sending sparks flying.
Golden Astral Qi emerged across the Mountain-Splitting Axe, and a savage, surging energy rapidly spread from his body.
At the sight, Huangfu Yun's gaze sharpened slightly.
His hands, originally clasped behind his back, dropped to his sides, inky light shifting within his