Chen Kaitai left peacefully.7

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After Chen Kaitai's defeat, the disciples from the Sword-Hanging Kingdom were left dumbfounded. In fact, even the disciples of the Mount Shu Sect were shocked. 0

They had known before the spar that the Demon-Slaying Sword belonged to Chu Liang, but they were still surprised to see him draw it in such a moment. Although they now held high positions within their sects, owning a legendary artifact ranked among the top thirty in the Catalog of the Mortal World's Ten Thousand Treasures seemed like an unachievable dream.0

Eventually, a disciple from the Sword-Hanging Kingdom behind Chen Kaitai muttered a quiet complaint. "Isn't it… a bit too much to use the Demon-Slaying Sword in a duel against our crown prince?"0

He sounded hesitant, clearly afraid that Chu Liang would retaliate. 0

However, when Chu Liang heard what he said, he actually put the Demon-Slaying Sword away.0

"My apologies, Your Highness," Chu Liang said with an apologetic smile. "I just bought this legendary sword and was just eager to test its power. I'll put it away now, and we can spar again."0

Chu Liang hadn't gone all out earlier, so Chen Kaitai...6