48: This is a pit

Shen Xi flew backward like a kite with a broken string, ultimately collapsing onto the ground.

However, he quickly got back on his feet, but just as he managed to stabilize himself, he uncontrollably spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.

This scene immediately caused everyone present to start discussing.

"I thought this would be a back-and-forth battle, but I didn't expect it to end so quickly."

"As expected of one of Kong Wen's five top retainers, his strength is indeed extraordinary."

"Hehe, I knew it, White Robe would win. Now I can make a good profit."

Shen Xi being knocked away did not surprise the crowd.

On the contrary, if Shen Xi had been able to defeat White Robe, that would have been unbelievable to everyone.

After all, White Robe was a master of the Great Accomplishment of Yuanqi Realm!

It was already quite impressive that Shen Xi could exchange a few moves with him.

Below the stage, Purple Robe couldn't help but let out a triumphant laugh: "Hahaha, I told you long ago, with your strength, trying to challenge us is just seeking death. Kid, this day next year will be your death anniversary."

Purple Robe was full of disdain for Shen Xi.

A fool, actually delusional enough to want to challenge both him and White Robe at the same time.

White Robe alone was enough to deal with the opponent; there was no need for him to personally intervene.

Everyone was pessimistic about Shen Xi's chances, and the results of the previous bets also confirmed this.

Only two people showed a look of suspicion.

One was, of course, Xiao Mei; not long ago, she had placed a bet of a full one hundred million at Shen Xi's instruction.

In her opinion, since Shen Xi was so confident, how could he lose so quickly? Even if he wasn't White Robe's match, he should at least have fought back and forth before ultimately being defeated.

The current situation felt subtly strange.

The other was, naturally, Chu He.

Although he hadn't interacted much with Shen Xi, he could sense that this man was definitely not as simple as he appeared.

How could such a person, having initiated a challenge, lose so easily?

The opponent was not someone so foolish as to be unaware of the disparity in their strengths.

Something was wrong, extremely wrong.

Regarding the crowd's discussions, Shen Xi shook his head, as if he hadn't heard them. His gaze remained fixed on White Robe, and spitting out a mouthful of bloody saliva, he said, "Continue!"

Facing Shen Xi's active challenge, White Robe's gaze grew even more contemptuous: "Fool, even now you don't understand the gap between you and me. I only used seventy percent of my strength, and you're already powerless to retaliate. What makes you think you can fight me!"

With that, White Robe strode towards Shen Xi with his chest puffed out: "Since you're so eager for death, I'll help you on your way and let you know what it means for a firefly's light to dare contend with the bright moon!"

White Robe came before Shen Xi and once again used Vajra Fist.

This time, however, before his fist even landed, Shen Xi actively rushed forward to meet him.

This caused White Robe's pupils to constrict. He hadn't expected Shen Xi to be so insane.

The opponent was clearly using his own body to forcefully endure the Vajra Fist in exchange for an opportunity to attack.

Trading injury for a kill!

White Robe instantly understood Shen Xi's intention.

The opponent knew the disparity in their strength was too great, knew he had no chance in a direct fight, and so he planned to fight with his life.

Only by enduring his strike could Shen Xi possibly land an attack on him.

Everything happened in a flash of lightning.

By the time White Robe realized this, Shen Xi had already taken a punch from him and launched an attack.

White Robe had no time to dodge and also took a hit from Shen Xi.

The difference was that Shen Xi had planned it, using his shoulder to take a punch, while he himself took a blow to the vital area of his heart.

"Pfft!"

White Robe spat out a mouthful of old blood.

In this clash, his injuries were far more severe than Shen Xi's.

Furthermore, Shen Xi, having gained the advantage, showed no mercy and, without giving White Robe a chance to react, launched a storm-like assault.

One step slow, every step slow.

The initiative of the battle changed hands and was now in Shen Xi's grasp.

Due to a moment of carelessness, White Robe was beaten back repeatedly by Shen Xi, seemingly on the verge of losing this life-and-death battle.

"Damn it, do you really think you can defeat me? These are just some tricks and schemes, utterly worthless in the face of absolute strength."

White Robe became ruthless and fought with his life.

He wouldn't allow himself to suffer an unexpected defeat, to actually lose to Shen Xi.

Moreover, this was a life-and-death battle, and the consequence of losing was death!

"Vajra Fist, Second Form!"

White Robe immediately unleashed the strongest attack he currently mastered.

He roared to the sky, intending to decide the outcome with one punch.

And he firmly believed he would win.

After all, he was in the Great Accomplishment of Yuanqi Realm, and his strength was superior to Shen Xi's.

Even if he suffered a slight disadvantage at first and lost the initiative, he could still reclaim it with his absolute strength.

Just as White Robe felt certain of his victory, he unexpectedly caught a glimpse of a successfully scheming smile on Shen Xi's lips.

The next second, Shen Xi's fist appeared before him like a ghost, without any warning.

Bang!

The punch landed!

White Robe clutched his chest, looking at Shen Xi with an expression of disbelief.

He realized he had been deceived!

Shen Xi's true combat power definitely crushed him.

Even if he fought with all his might, he couldn't defeat Shen Xi, nor even seriously injure him.

But earlier, how could Shen Xi have been knocked away by him?

White Robe glanced at Purple Robe and quickly understood.

This was a trap!

Shen Xi's goal from the very beginning was to eliminate both him and Purple Robe. But now, with only himself fighting, if the opponent had easily killed him, Purple Robe would certainly not agree to the subsequent life-and-death battle.

It was precisely for this reason that Shen Xi feigned being no match for him, and then used his weakness of arrogance to seize the initiative in the battle, ultimately creating the scene of a difficult counter-kill.

This was all an act for Purple Robe to see!

"Quickly..."

Having figured these things out, White Robe opened his mouth, intending to warn Purple Robe.

But as soon as he opened his mouth, he once again spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.

Shen Xi's previous attack had already shattered White Robe's heart meridian.

Boom!

White Robe collapsed with a thud, dying on the spot.

This battle finally concluded with Shen Xi's victory.

The entire venue was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

After a long while, the crowd erupted in an uproar.

"White Robe lost?"

"Oh my god! He actually lost to Shen Xi!"

"This, how is this possible! Great Accomplishment of Yuanqi actually lost to Minor Completion of Vital Energy?"

"It's all because White Robe underestimated Shen Xi and was seized by an opportunity to gain the initiative, which led to him being forced into passive defense and ultimately losing to Shen Xi."

"Oh my god, White Robe actually died just like that! Kong Wen will surely go mad when he finds out!"