"Boom...!"
In the Imperial Palace plaza, on the arena enclosed by a yellow light barrier.
Two figures moved as swiftly as phantoms, crimson spear shadows and a golden halberd flashing across the arena at tremendous speed.
Every collision unleashed an earth-shaking crash.
Blazing fire-attribute Source Qi and keen metal-attribute Source Qi each drew upon a trace of Heaven and Earth Power, unleashing terrifying might.
Outside the barrier, the onlookers watched in a dazzling blur, deeply shaken.
Among the civil and military officials of the Gu Lineage faction, including the Northern Army generals, many exclaimed in admiration.
"Commander Gu has already reached the nine-star Source Core Realm.
She's only in her early twenties, yet her cultivation is already this high. Truly worthy of being the Gu Lineage's eldest daughter!"
"Indeed. In a few years, once Commander Gu breaks through to the Source Spirit Realm, the position of Imperial Guard Grand Commander will surely be hers."
The First Prince, Li Yuanqi, had now come to stand beside Gu Chenfeng.
Watching the fierce battle in the arena, he could not help secretly breathing a sigh of relief, muttering.
"Thank goodness Gu Chenfeng's eldest sister took the stage."
At that moment, Emperor Xuan was seated on the steps directly in front of the plaza, with the Sea-Calming King seated beside him at his invitation.
Watching the battle in the arena, Emperor Xuan asked with a smile.
"Brother, which of the two do you think will win this battle?"
The Sea-Calming King's deep gaze swept over the battlefield as he spoke.
"For Commander Gu to possess such cultivation at her young age is no easy feat.
Moreover, her fire-attribute Source Qi is no ordinary power. It is Profound Baleful True Fire, with few rivals among those of the same level."
"Then you favor Commander Gu,