68: Zhan Kongwen

“The life-and-death battle is about to begin, but Shen Xi still hasn't shown up. No need to look, he must have run away.”

“No wonder Chen Fang went on stage. Maybe it’s because Shen Xi ran away, and he’s apologizing to Kong Wen!”

“Kong Wen, invincible in the Outer City!”

“Chen Fang isn’t even fit to carry Kong Wen’s shoes!”

As more and more voices turned against Chen Fang, he smiled faintly and said, “Kong Wen, Shen Xi really didn’t come to today’s life-and-death battle. As the saying goes, soldiers against soldiers, generals against generals. You are a Captain after all. Don’t you feel ashamed fighting a life-and-death battle with an adventurer from another city?”

“Our statuses are the same, so a life-and-death battle between the two of us is most appropriate.”

These few understated words immediately caused a 180-degree shift in the situation.

The attitudes of the onlookers also changed accordingly.

Oh, right!

Kong Wen is the Captain of the Judgement Squad, a person of status and influence.

Shen Xi, however, has no particular identity. The only thing people know about him is that he is Chen Fang’s man.

This was an unequal life-and-death battle from the start, and Kong Wen had already taken a huge advantage.

Yet, he shamelessly proclaimed himself invincible and claimed to have scared Shen Xi away. That was truly shameless.

Isn't this just a clear case of bullying the weak?

“Kong Wen himself is bullying the weak, yet he dares to talk about Shen Xi.”

“Chen Fang is right. Soldiers against soldiers, generals against generals. If Kong Wen wants a life-and-death battle, he should find Chen Fang, who is of the same rank. What’s the deal with him challenging Shen Xi?”

“How truly shameless!”

The tide of public opinion shifted again.

This made Kong Wen’s Face extremely grim.

He hadn’t expected his meticulously planned scheme to destroy Chen Fang’s prestige to be dissolved by a few words from him.

“Hmph! Since you think Shen Xi’s status isn’t equal to mine, and you are, are you planning to fight the life-and-death battle against me in his place?”

Kong Wen’s tone shifted, turning his spearhead against Chen Fang.

If he couldn't ruin the other party's reputation, then he would kill him.

As long as Chen Fang died, the Cadre position would surely be his.

“This is…” Chen Fang was about to agree.

But before he could finish, a familiar voice suddenly came: “I don’t agree!”

Everyone subconsciously looked in the direction of the voice.

They saw Shen Xi, drenched in sweat, using Meteor Step, rushing onto the combat stage.

“Didn’t you already…”

Chen Fang was utterly shocked.

Hadn't Shen Xi run away two days ago?

Why was he back now?

“I had an urgent matter two days ago and left Zhu Feng City for a trip. After dealing with it, I rushed back. Fortunately, I made it in time.”

Shen Xi explained.

“It’s good that you’re back, it’s good that you’re back.”

Chen Fang felt a pang in his nose; Shen Xi had not betrayed his trust.

“However, let me handle this life-and-death battle. This guy might have made a Breakthrough to the Acquired Realm.”

Chen Fang warned.

“Acquired Realm? Then I’m even more interested.”

Shen Xi grinned. After his Realm Breakthrough, he was just looking for a suitable opponent to hone his current combat power.

Isn't Kong Wen the most suitable candidate?

“This is a life-and-death battle!” Chen Fang said with a solemn expression.

“Don’t worry, I know what I’m doing!”

Seeing Shen Xi’s determined gaze, Chen Fang finally nodded and stepped down from the combat stage.

As for Shen Xi, his gaze fell upon Kong Wen.

“Kong Wen, although it’s soldiers against soldiers, generals against generals, your strength isn’t worthy of being Brother Chen’s opponent. You’ll have to defeat me first!”

“You’re looking for death!”

Kong Wen said with a gloomy Face.

“I just asked if you dare?”

“What do I, Kong Wen, have to fear? Just don’t kneel on the ground begging me to spare your life when the time comes.”

“I’m returning that exact sentence to you.”

After Shen Xi and Kong Wen exchanged a few taunts, which was the so-called trash talk time, the life-and-death battle finally began under everyone’s watchful eyes.

“Kid, being my enemy is the biggest mistake of your life!”

As Kong Wen spoke, his Aura suddenly changed.

Below the stage, besides Liu Wensheng, there were two other powerhouses hidden in the crowd, all showing shock.

Initial Stage of Acquired Realm!

Kong Wen had truly stepped into the Acquired Realm.

And Chen Fang couldn't help but feel a cold sweat for Shen Xi.

Although he believed in Shen Xi, the Initial Stage of Acquired Realm was not to be trifled with.

“Shen Xi lost!”

A Cadre in the crowd said with certainty.

Great Accomplishment of Yuanqi could not possibly be an opponent for the Initial Stage of Acquired Realm.

“This is a one-sided crush.”

A Cadre from another direction shook his head and prepared to leave.

A life-and-death battle without suspense had no need to be watched further.

“Such a young Great Accomplishment of Yuanqi, his future achievements are limitless. When he loses, I can save his life, which can be considered as forming a good karma.”

Liu Wensheng did not forget his old trade.

“Brother Shen left Zhu Feng City to Cultivate? I misunderstood him.”

Chen Fang also sighed with emotion.

He knew that Shen Xi was only at the Minor Completion of Vital Energy before.

However, even if he made a Breakthrough to Great Accomplishment of Yuanqi, it would still be impossible to defeat Kong Wen.

Chen Fang had already made up his mind that he would protect Shen Xi even if it cost him his life.

Just as everyone was lost in their own thoughts, the battle began.

Shen Xi, who was clearly at a disadvantage, actually took the initiative to attack.

He stepped with Meteor Step, like a meteor streaking across the sky, and directly appeared before Kong Wen.

Immediately after, he unleashed a punch with Benlei Eight Styles, actually pushing Kong Wen back several steps.

Hiss!

The entire venue was in an uproar, and many people couldn't help but gasp.

“Kong Wen was actually pushed back?”

A Cadre was extremely shocked.

“He underestimated his opponent! He didn’t take Shen Xi seriously and ended up suffering a small loss.”

The Cadre who was about to leave also stopped and quickly made a judgment.

“As expected of a Genius, he dares to take the initiative in such a situation.”

Liu Wensheng admired Shen Xi even more.

“Well fought!”

Chen Fang couldn't help but cheer.

Although he understood what was happening, he still felt a sense of satisfaction.

On the combat stage.

Hearing the gasps of the crowd, Kong Wen only felt that he was losing Face.

He was actually pushed back a few steps by Shen Xi.

Even though it didn't cause any injury, it still made him furious.

This guy deserved to die!

“I’m getting serious now. I want you to know what despair feels like.”

Kong Wen no longer underestimated Shen Xi. He drew his saber and immediately used the Mad Blade Five Demons Slash, which he had recently mastered.

“Mad Blade Five Demons Slash, First Style, Blood Demon's Craving!”

Behind Kong Wen, the shadow of a Blood Demon appeared.

The Blood Demon cruelly licked its tongue, as if it wanted to devour all life in this world.