The Central Plains King slowly sat down, his mind going somewhat blank for a moment.
There was still plenty of time today? Take his time watching?
What... was that supposed to mean?
The Central Plains King stared fixedly at the head on the ground, which had stopped bleeding, at those unclosed eyes still brimming with confidence that he could slay his opponent beneath his sword...
And at those tightly pressed lips, that handsome, youthful face. Suddenly, his gaze grew bewildered for a moment.
His erect frame swayed slightly.
Ye Changqing's lips were trembling, and the faces of the teachers from Hidden Dragon High Martial instantly turned utterly grim.
Quite a few students turned deathly pale.
On the platform.
Tie Xiaoniu slowly straightened up and carefully slid his broadsword back into its sheath. His expression remained calm as he bowed slightly to the head on the platform, its eyes still open in death, and said, "Thank you for the match!"
With that, he stood with his hands at his sides and turned his gaze toward Minister Ding.
Clearly, he was waiting for Minister Ding to announce his victory.
Minister Ding's lips trembled twice as well before he called out, "The first bout goes to Tie Xiaoniu of Team Two!"
High Infant Transformation stage against high Infant Transformation stage-a single stroke for an instant kill!
This result could hardly have been more glorious, but it was a result forged from blood, brutality, and iron resolve!
Tie Xiaoniu offered a perfunctory salute, turned, and strode off the platform.
Zuo Xiaoduo and the others noticed that Tie Xiaoniu's expression had not changed in the slightest from before the killing to after it. Even though he had cut off someone's head right before his own eyes, with blood spraying everywhere, not a single speck