"Pang Yi still had the edge!" someone sighed.
"Just the edge? Pang Yi hadn't even used his full strength. If he had, Huang Xiao couldn't possibly have held out this long," another person said.
"You're right. Huang Xiao's strength still falls short of Pang Yi's by quite a margin. Of course, we have some idea of Huang Xiao's strength, and it was no easy feat for him to get this far. Especially that last move-trying to counterattack with a Sound Art was a good idea, but unfortunately, he underestimated Pang Yi a little. With Pang Yi prepared, the Sound Art no longer had such a miraculous effect," yet another person said.
"Huang Xiao only lasted this long because he possesses some cultivation method that rapidly repairs his injuries. I even suspect the lad has cultivated an 'imperishable cultivation method.' That would be cutting off his own future."
"Surely it isn't that serious? Heavenly Demon Hall, especially Lord Shi, couldn't possibly be unaware of the harm these cultivation methods cause. I think this cultivation method probably just has remarkable healing effects."
"As I see it, the Huang lad might still have a chance!"
"Nonsense. He couldn't possibly be a match for Pang Yi in the end!"
The elders voiced their opinions. Though most still thought little of Huang Xiao's chances, some had begun to see him in a new light.
These people might not immediately support Huang Xiao, but his performance had at least left them with a good impression.
"Hahaha!" Pang Tiangang laughed, then said to Shi Hen, "Commander Shi, what do you think? The Huang lad still falls a little short."
Shi Hen snorted coldly, his expression dark, and said nothing.
The smile on Pang Tiangang's face grew even broader. It was rare for him to see Shi