Li Shang was backed into a corner by a woman. His arrogance remained unchecked despite having collected only a few jade tokens throughout the assessment.0

"Li Qing, attack!" Li Shang barked, his patience worn thin after countless exchanges without victory. At his command, Li Qing, another disciple of the Li Clan, leaped into the fray.0

With her opponents closing in from both sides, Liu Xin'er struggled to keep up and was overwhelmed.0

Meanwhile, Liu Wuxie merely stood by the side, his face devoid of emotion. There was no hint of anger or murderous intent—only quiet observation. He knew that he could kill them with a single slap if needed. Instead, he chose not to intervene, giving Liu Xin'er the opportunity to hone her skills through this battle. He remained ready, though, to step in if she faced real danger.0

Time passed, and the trio exchanged over a hundred moves, but neither side could gain the upper hand. The battle was locked in a stalemate, and even with another hundred moves, a decisive outcome seemed unlikely.0

"I'll help!" A man leaped into the fray, swinging his longsword to help Li...0