"Match 2 of the semifinals... [ One Sword ] wins!!"
The pale-faced referee carefully examined the [ Silver-Armored Berserker ] before standing up and making his judgment, setting the tone for the second round of the fierce battle to reach the quarterfinals. At the same time, the referee gestured to the audience, instructing the [ Silver-Armored Berserker ]'s Bolo Empire to send people to rescue their Prince. It turned out that although the [ Silver-Armored Berserker ] was severely injured, unconscious, and collapsed to the ground, he had not died.
Several people jumped up from below the stage. The leader was a man nearing fifty, with a robust build, wearing a golden crown, and a serious expression. He exuded an imposing aura and was clearly the old King of the vassal state of the Bolo Empire. He rushed to the side of the [ Silver-Armored Berserker ], whose life was uncertain, and ordered the physicians and mages around him to treat him immediately.
[ One Sword ] slowly sheathed the rusty sword behind his back, flicked the blood off his hand, turned to look at the VIP viewing area, his gaze immediately landing on Sun Fei, and suddenly asked, "Why did you interfere?"
"He praised me, so I saved him." Sun Fei laughed, making no attempt to hide his actions. "It's like if he insulted you, you'd kill him."
"This is a fair competition ordained by the Empire. How dare you interfere?" [ One Sword ] said patiently.
"I only intervened after the match had a winner, so it doesn't count as me interfering in the match," Sun Fei replied patiently.
Of course, if King Majesty the King's statement could be considered a reasonable excuse, then his next statement was absolutely brilliant, causing [ One Sword ]'s expression to change instantly, rendering him speechless. Sun Fei said, "Even if I interfere in the competition, what can you do about it?"
"You..." A hint of anger finally appeared on [ One Sword ]'s face, but it vanished quickly. He smiled faintly, shook his head condescendingly, and said, "Just a rogue who only knows how to act tough. It seems I really overestimated you."
After saying that, he turned and left.
He feared that if he stayed any longer, he would be unable to resist drawing his sword and attacking.
He had to admit that his inner self was far from as calm and collected as he appeared on the surface.
This was an inexplicable and absurd emotion. As the top expert in the former vassal state, he could face anyone with great composure. The extraordinary feeling of standing at the top of the mountain and looking down on all others made him feel superior to everyone at any time.
This sense of transcendence made him, even though he was dressed in hempen clothes and held a rusty sword, still appear as an unnamed king clad in gold and silver armor and wielding divine weapons.
No matter who it is, they will marvel at his name and look up to him when they see him.
But everything changed with the sudden emergence of King of Chambord.
[ One Fist Spanning the Heavens ], across the sky, across this vast expanse of sky, is there still a place for him [ One Sword ] to stand?
Two tigers cannot share one mountain. The appearance of King of Chambord has undermined [ One Sword ]'s sense of superiority. In particular, as King of Chambord's performance has become more and more amazing, more and more people believe that [ One Sword ]'s position as the number one expert in the vassal state has been replaced by King of Chambord.
[ One Sword ] thought he could laugh off whatever he heard or saw, and that he wouldn't care about other people's opinions or gossip. But it turned out that wasn't the case. Before they even met, a rift had already formed between him and King of Chambord.
Now, as the King of Chambord grows more powerful, this invisible rift is widening.
In the previous match, his One Sword strike One Sword Torres perfectly revealed the complex emotions he felt. He, who had always been aloof and unconventional, could no longer remain so. Sun Fei's appearance was like an unreasonable Big Hand that pulled him back to the mortal world from his cloud-like position.
To return to the clouds, he must sever the Big Hand that is holding him back.
Amidst a flurry of discussion and commotion, the second round of the top seven to top four showdown finally came to a close.
The next duel was truly the pinnacle of all: the clash between King of Chambord Alexander One Fist Spanning the Heavens, and Xindi, the incomparably beautiful Magic Princess, the First Goddess. Even before it began, it had already set the blood of millions around the Number One Sword-Testing Platform ablaze.
King of Chambord, a new king whom even the Imperial Knights' Hall Judgment Knight cannot defeat, a young king whose rise is full of legends, a king who constantly refreshes miracles and divine deeds, people really cannot imagine who can stop his momentum in this competition.
The Magic Princess, the pride of the long-established vassal state of the Bulan Kingdom, possesses unparalleled beauty and noble bearing, garnering countless admirers from her very first appearance. Her elegant figure during competitions, her awe-inspiring demeanor while chanting magical spells, and her immense magical power have even led the Empire's foremost bard Materazzi, to publicly acknowledge that this young and beautiful princess is a formidable contender to challenge King of Chambord and [ One Sword ].
Between the king and the princess, who will advance to the final four?
Tens of thousands of people frantically approached the area around the Number One Sword-Testing Platform, all wanting to witness this ultimate battle up close. Even the royal court mages who had repaired the Number One Sword-Testing Platform, which had been slightly damaged by the fierce battle, did not leave but remained around the platform.
These grand mages, clad in gilded and fiery red magic robes, remained behind for two reasons: first, to prevent a repeat of the even more terrifying battle to come; and second, to witness up close this competition, which some veteran powerhouses secretly hailed as the greatest battle of Dou Qi and magic since the empire's founding. In particular, the formidable display of power by the Magic Princess Xindi had captivated even these royal court mages.
Magical elements surged, and a pair of enormous, transparent Wings of Wind materialized behind the [ First Goddess ], who was dressed in a jet-black magic robe. With a gentle flap, her graceful figure rose from the VIP area, swaying like a flower branch, and landed softly on the Number One Sword-Testing Platform.
This way of going on stage must have caused countless male spectators to have nosebleeds.
Every imaginable word used to describe a woman's sacredness and inviolability would be fitting to describe Xindi at this moment. Yet, deep down, every man harbors a subconscious desire to destroy the sacred and defile the holy, which is why their blood boils with passion.
It is said that the Magic Princess's unparalleled beauty has attracted the attention of some important figures.
During this period, many powerful families in the capital proposed marriage to the old King of the Bulan Kingdom, seeking to form a political alliance with this not-so-powerful old vassal state. Although Xindi was personally very strong, she was, after all, a woman, and perhaps she would find it difficult to resist the powerful political forces.
Sun Fei smiled slightly.
Since the last match, in which this woman used her own skills to kill the notorious [ Bloody Twin Blades ], Sun Fei had developed a slight liking for this strong woman. Of course, this was not romantic love; he just felt that although this Magic Princess was aloof and distant, she had a clear sense of right and wrong and her methods were strong, which suited Sun Fei's taste.
With a gentle beckoning, Sun Fei summoned Torres to his side, took out a small bottle of [ Healing Potion ], and asked him to deliver it to the old King of the Bolo Empire to heal the [ Silver-Armored Berserker ]. Sun Fei then slapped the stone seat with his backhand, and in a flash, appeared on the Number One Sword-Testing Platform.
The referee's voice rang out, and a blue light flashed. A magnificent water curtain spread out from around the sword-testing platform like flowing water, eventually enveloping the entire platform and covering it completely.
The water-based defensive barrier [ Water Curtain Heaven Flower ] has been temporarily adjusted, and can now defend against a full-force attack from Eight-Star Class powerhouse.
Instantly, the cheers and shouts of millions of people outside were blocked out, and the testing platform fell silent. Two figures stood facing each other, and the duel that was about to break out was about to begin.
This was the first time Sun Fei had ever been so close to the Magic Princess Xindi.
Although the magical energy wasn't as surging and overwhelming as during wartime, Sun Fei could sense that the woman opposite him possessed immense and terrifying power within her delicate body, like a nuclear bomb that could explode at any moment, unleashing unimaginable destructive force—beautiful yet dangerous.
"You made your move just now?" The Magic Princess gently removed the black veil covering her face and asked softly.
Her face was exquisitely beautiful, with jade-like bones and ice-like skin, like the most magnificent white porcelain, even shimmering with a faint milky white glow. She lacked Angela's purity and flawlessness, Elena's beauty and elegance, the princess's quiet profundity, and Paris's alluring charm. She was like a solitary orchid blooming faintly in a secluded valley, lonely yet strong.
"Yes." Sun Fei didn't hide anything.
"[ One Sword ] is no match for you." Magic Princess Xindi remained silent for a moment, as if sensing the overwhelming power that Sun Fei had displayed in the lightning-fast attack, a power that far surpassed their own. Then she opened her eyes and said, "I... I am no match for you either."
Sun Fei smiled but remained silent.
A woman's intuition is indeed terrifying. In his haste to save the Silver-Armored Berserker, Sun Fei did indeed use power close to Nine-Star Class to instantly break through the fatal One Sword of One Sword and save the Silver-Armored Berserker's life.
He flicked a short dagger from his fingertips, imbuing it with all his strength, striking [ One Sword ]'s rusty sword. The rusty sword was knocked away and, unable to withstand Sun Fei's immense power, exploded. Originally, no one except [ One Sword ] knew that Sun Fei had made a move, but unexpectedly, the Magic Princess not only discovered everything immediately but also sensed the power of that attack, making a comparison of their strength. This further elevated Sun Fei's evaluation of the woman's strength.
"However, I won't admit defeat willingly. My master said that only by fighting against the strong can one break through the bottleneck. I really want to know just how strong you are, King of Chambord. Let's decide the winner in three moves!"
As the Magic Princess spoke, she clenched her slender hand in the air, pulling out the giant battle staff. Her hair fluttered without wind, and her body slowly floated into the air.