As the two passed each other, Chu Xisheng's Blood Refinement Lightsteel Blade tore through Zhuang Hongfei's soft armor like a thunderbolt, carving a glaring streak of blood across his waist.
Though Zhuang Hongfei's Golden Thread Soft Armor was tough and difficult to pierce, Chu Xisheng's Blood Refinement Lightsteel Blade, infused with True Essence, was also extraordinarily sharp.
His blade not only cut through the soft armor but also sank at least two inches into Zhuang Hongfei's waist, leaving Zhuang Hongfei staggering slightly as he landed. The sudden pain in his left side nearly made him lose his footing.
Zhuang Hongfei's eyes widened, his thoughts briefly freezing.
This was partly due to the impact of Chu Xisheng's Saber Intent and partly due to his own shock.
The wound at his waist was not actually serious, nor did it greatly affect his movements.
Yet Zhuang Hongfei was bewildered and at a loss, unable to believe it.
This was the first time he had been injured in the Life-and-Death Arena since making his debut.
At that instant, all five tiers of spectator stands inside the Victory and Defeat Building fell deathly silent.
Astonishment appeared on everyone's faces. They had never expected Zhuang Hongfei to be the first to suffer an injury!
That boy surnamed Chu, a newcomer who had appeared from who knew where, had actually wounded Zhuang Hongfei, who had won nineteen consecutive matches in the arena!
"No way. He actually managed to cut Little Zhuang-"
"How is that possible?"
"How could Little Zhuang get hurt by him?"
"Fuck, I bet a full hundred taels of demon silver on Zhuang Hongfei. Don't fall apart on me!"
"Shit, this Chu Xisheng's saber skills and speed are actually that impressive."
On the platform, Zhuang Hongfei recovered after only a brief moment of bewilderment.
Then