193: Another kill

Gu Yuchuan could tell that Hua Xiren, like most Human Race Cultivators, was a pure Spell Cultivator whose Physical Body strength was very low, and whose close-combat methods were completely ineffective. To secure a stable victory, close combat was necessary.

He raised his Long Spear, stepped with profound footwork, and instantly appeared before Hua Xiren. The swing of his Long Spear carried immense might, forcing her to retreat continuously, making her look extremely disheveled.

She summoned a diagram. Instantly, Gu Yuchuan felt the space before him shift. He arrived in a space filled with fragrance. Something obscured his eyes; he could only sense a fragrant breeze blowing past and something stirring his desires.

Suddenly, a sound rang out—a seductive, decadent melody. After listening for only a moment, he felt something tugging at his heart, incredibly enticing, giving him a restless, itching feeling.

He could even feel someone caressing him. This was Hua Xiren's famous move: the Illusionary Desire Secret Technique. With the help of her top-grade spiritual artifact, the Maiden Treasure Diagram, she pulled Gu Yuchuan into the Spiritual Artifact's small space, sealed his Five Senses, and began employing her Charm Technique on him. Few men could withstand her Charm Technique.

However, clearly, Gu Yuchuan was unaffected. After all, the essence of the Charm Technique was also an attack on a person's spirit. His Golden Light Incantation was specifically for defending against spiritual attacks. The reason Gu Yuchuan had not broken free yet was purely due to his own calculations.

He took deep breaths, appearing as if he were intoxicated by the fragrant breeze.

Hua Xiren's eyes were full of disdain: "Sure enough, even male Yao Race members are just stinking men. As long as they are men, it's impossible for them to Break through my Illusionary Desire Secret Technique. Snake Demon, watch me torture you to death for killing my honored guest."

Her gaze gradually turned cold, and she flew into the Spiritual Artifact's space herself. She approached Gu Yuchuan with bell-like laughter, her hands soft and cold, like a sweet spring in summer, caressing Gu Yuchuan's Adam's apple. Although she claimed to despise Gu Yuchuan and wanted to kill him immediately, in reality, sealing Gu Yuchuan's Five Senses required a massive expenditure of Mana and Mental Energy, and she dared not be distracted even slightly.

She didn't notice at all that as she caressed Gu Yuchuan, toxins had already entered her body. Gu Yuchuan had already planned this: the best way to kill this person was with poison. He hadn't used his toxin yet, so very few people would be wary of it.

His current toxin was already of Purple Talent. The toxicity was extremely potent. In just a moment, a significant amount had accumulated, even affecting her Divine Soul. At this point, Gu Yuchuan stopped pretending. He opened his eyes and spat out a Water Sword. This close-range sneak attack was difficult to evade. Although she quickly activated a pink Protective Shield, how effective could a hurried defense be? The Protective Shield was easily shattered.

A little blood was already flowing from Hua Xiren's chest. The pain made her face extremely pale, and her voice was slightly hoarse: "Indeed, the Yao Race is the Yao Race—devoid of any Etiquette and Shame. To resort to such sneak attacks is truly despicable."

While other Yao Race members might not be good at Verbal Sparring, that didn't mean Gu Yuchuan wasn't. In his previous life, he had fiercely defended his parents in certain games. How could he not be skilled in verbal combat?

"It seems your Human Race is truly skilled at the principle of 'the magistrate may burn down houses, while the common people may not even light lamps.' You used a Charm Technique, yet others aren't allowed to sneak attack you? You've already degraded yourself to such a level, yet you still think others' methods are dishonorable? How ridiculous."

While they were engaged in Verbal Sparring, the toxin was already circulating rapidly within Hua Xiren's body. If she didn't discover it soon, she would have no chance of survival. Clearly, she hadn't noticed; she was still talking.

"Snake Demon, you, a mere Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator, actually dare to get involved in the internal affairs of our Human Race? You are truly audacious. You will pay the price! You killed a subordinate meticulously cultivated by our Prince. Our Prince will not let you off. Just wait. I might not be able to kill you today, but you will certainly die by our hands."

Gu Yuchuan slowly approached her, a hint of mockery in his eyes: "Is that so? However, you definitely won't live to see that day, because your fate is already sealed. You are bound to die right here on this Arena."

Her eyes began to panic, and she immediately raised her hand and shouted, "I concede."

Gu Yuchuan did not strike again, but at that moment, the toxin in her body began to wreak havoc. Her Physical Body started to disintegrate, and her Soul was also damaged. She roared continuously, but there was nothing she could do. She still died during this battle.

Prince Zhao said nothing this time, instead staring intently at Gu Yuchuan. Gu Yuchuan understood that he had thoroughly offended Prince Zhao. However, this was unavoidable. Since he had already sided with the Imperial Grandson, he naturally needed to achieve some results, otherwise, he would feel embarrassed.

Seeing this scene, the Imperial Grandson was extremely pleased. Talent is always important. Killing two Prodigies with the potential to advance to the Golden Core Stage would have a significant impact on them. At the very least, it could create a short-term gap in the supply of Golden Core Stage Cultivators, and this timing allowed for many schemes to be executed.

However, since the struggle between them had become so heated, the Emperor above must have noticed. Yet, for some unknown reason, he had not intervened, which felt somewhat profound.

However, these were truly matters Gu Yuchuan didn't need to worry about. What he needed to do, he had already accomplished. Now, he had advanced to the Top 64. At this time, the Ink Scale Demon General also secured a victory, killing his opponent. However, his expression was very grim, clearly indicating that the battle had been extremely difficult.

Many people also saw the calculations behind this. If he guessed correctly, this farce should be coming to an end. If it continued, the Human Race would lose all face, and the Emperor would surely punish those responsible.

He immediately returned to his room. Before long, the Imperial Grandson's people arrived. They informed him that starting tomorrow, the Arena battles would return to normal. The Emperor had ordered that no one was to interfere again, and violators would be severely punished. Therefore, Gu Yuchuan would no longer need to fight to the death in subsequent matches. Gu Yuchuan immediately relayed this news to his Second Brother. Both of them breathed a sigh of relief; they could finally compete normally. Killing people in front of so many spectators truly carried a psychological burden.