As they watched the two fight to a standstill, the others had their own considerations. Green-Faced Biao Yang Tiehu judged that he would certainly be no match; Sun Ji had not even ranked among the Eight Biao, and though he did not fear Tai Sui Fu, he had no wish to steal the limelight; Gan Ci was weaker still, not even having entered the Innate Realm. Dong Qing, however, was rather unconvinced. He had taken third place at the Heroes' Assembly, but not because he lacked the confidence to challenge Qian Luoyi. Rather, Qian Luoyi had been left to Fu Qian, and Fu Qian had then made a deal with Wang Chong, leaving second place to Sun Mingke. Dong Qing leaped down and shouted, "General Li, how about letting me have a bout too?"
Li Kerang duly spurred his horse aside and yielded to Dong Qing. A former mounted bandit, Dong Qing had also learned the Fire-Burning Eyebrows Sword Technique and long since incorporated it into his spear and saber techniques. He was the very model of a swift spear and a fast horse. Grabbing a long spear, he plunged into a fierce fight with Tai Sui Fu.
The last time they had fought, both had broken away after a single clash. Dong Qing had not wanted to suffer Monk Xuangang's defeat, while Tai Sui Fu had only wanted to escape. This time, however, both brought out their true skills.
After more than eighty exchanges of fierce combat, Wang Chong drew close to Wen Chan'er and was just about to ask her something when Jiang Wenjun laid a hand on his shoulder and said gently, "You men love watching martial contests. I see Sister Wen Chan'er is already tired, so I'll take her to rest."
Wang Chong could only smile