Chapter 1482: Changing the Rules

On Fan Yu's side, the leader was a man named Xiu Ning.

Ye Yuan's opponent was precisely him.

However, having witnessed Ye Yuan's methods, Xiu Ning was clearly very wary of him.

"Brother Yuanye has excellent skills; Xiu Ning admires them. But Luo Qi and Pei Lan are too weak; you can't beat Xing Yao. Why not concede, take the eight treasures, and we'll give you two of them? How about it?" Xiu Ning said, looking at Ye Yuan.

Luo Qi and Pei Lan both changed expression and said in a low voice, "Xiu Ning, what do you mean by that?"

Xiu Ning said calmly, "We're all on the same side; we know each other well. Even if you rely on Brother Yuanye to beat us, you can't possibly be a match for Xing Yao's group. It's better to just concede."

Luo Qi was furious at Xiu Ning and snorted, "If we can't win, can the three of you?"

Xiu Ning said, "Honestly, I'm not sure. But our chances are better than yours, aren't they?"

Luo Qi and Pei Lan's faces turned ashen, their hearts filled with resentment.

But they also knew that Xiu Ning was right.

After two rounds, the strength of Xing Yao and his two companions was indeed on a different level from the others—steadfast and terrifying.

"You can't win. I'll just go myself," Ye Yuan said calmly at that moment.

Xiu Ning's expression changed, while Luo Qi and Pei Lan showed great joy.

"Let's begin!" Ye Yuan said indifferently.

Xiu Ning's face darkened, and his iron fist shot out.

As soon as he struck, it was like a mountain toppling and the sea overturning.

Xiu Ning's strength was indeed not comparable to Luo Qi and Pei Lan, and as for Na Qi, he was on a completely different level.

In Ye Yuan's assessment, Xiu Ning's strength was already not inferior to Qin Tian back then.

In comparison, Qin Tian was utterly weak.

After all, Xiu Ning was only at the Second Star Perfection, while Qin Tian was at Half-Step Guiyuan.

Xiu Ning's comprehension of artistic conception was extremely strong, and his combat experience was also extremely rich. Wearing a pair of profound artifact gloves, his iron fists matched Ye Yuan evenly.

However, Ye Yuan now was no longer the Ye Yuan of the past.

Now, when facing Qin Tian, he didn't need to rely on others' power at all; he alone was enough.

Qin Tian was formidable, but only formidable within Wumeng Royal City.

Throughout the entire Tianying Imperial City, there were many cultivators of the same level who were stronger than him.

Through training in the Death Cultivation Space, Ye Yuan's combat instincts grew day by day.

Someone of Xiu Ning's level posed no threat to him at all.

"Swish!"

Zhuxie Sword, like a phantom, arrived at Xiu Ning's face.

Another inch forward, and Xiu Ning's life would be forfeit.

"Concede. We're all on the same side; it would be ugly to take a life," Ye Yuan said calmly.

The other two clearly hadn't expected Xiu Ning to lose so quickly.

They had been planning to quickly defeat Luo Qi and Pei Lan, then surround Ye Yuan.

But Ye Yuan didn't give them the chance.

At this point, the other two groups had stopped.

Ye Yuan said, "I'll only give one chance. If you continue, I won't show mercy!"

Feeling the sharpness at the tip of his nose, Xiu Ning broke out in a cold sweat.

"I... I concede!" Xiu Ning said reluctantly.

The other two's expressions shifted several times before they finally conceded as well.

Thus, Ye Yuan's group advanced to the final round without shedding blood.

Luo Qi and Pei Lan's faces showed ecstasy; they were only one step away from the eight treasures.

Ye Yuan knew their expressions all too well and sneered inwardly.

The most terrifying thing in this world is not a powerful enemy, but overestimating one's own abilities.

Treasures are good, but one must live to enjoy them!

Kasin watched this scene with a very ugly expression.

He called Xing Yao over and asked in a low voice, "I didn't expect this kid to be a wolf in sheep's clothing! You've seen his fighting; what do you think?"

Xing Yao said, "In my opinion, this kid held back when dealing with Xiu Ning!"

Kasin frowned and said, "Then are you confident you can beat him?"

Xing Yao smiled and said, "Rest assured, Your Highness. If he held back, how could Xing Yao not have held back? Besides, this is a three-man battle. The strength of Hu Yan and Hu Luo brothers is far greater than those two! In the final battle, we will surely win!"

Hearing Xing Yao's confident words, Kasin finally smiled and said, "Not only must we win, but we must also... take his life!"

Xing Yao thought for a moment and said, "This kid's movement technique is very fast; it's a bit difficult, but... Xing Yao will do his best!"

Kasin smiled in satisfaction.

On this side, Li Ji looked smugly at Fan Yu and laughed, "Well? Do you still want to send me some experts now? Hehe..."

Fan Yu said helplessly, "Alright, alright, you're amazing, okay? But where did you find this kid? He's too strong!"

Li Ji laughed, "Picked him up on the roadside!"

Fan Yu rolled his eyes but said, "This kid's strength is indeed good; he might even match Xing Yao. Unfortunately, the other two are too weak. The final round will probably be fraught with danger!"

Li Ji, however, didn't care and said, "I'm already very satisfied to have made it this far. Whether we win the final round or not is irrelevant. At least they've brought honor to the Fan family."

Fan Yu nodded, feeling that Li Ji's words made sense.

The resources of the City Lord's Mansion were far beyond what the other three families could compare.

Losing to them was not unjust.

...

In the final round, both sides took the field.

Xing Yao grinned fiercely and said, "Kid, you're very strong! How about in this final round, we fight to our hearts' content? What do you say?"

Ye Yuan said calmly, "What do you mean by 'to our hearts' content'?"

Xing Yao said, "In the final round, let's change the rules: no voluntary conceding! Only death or being knocked off the stage counts as withdrawal. What do you think?"

Ye Yuan shrugged and said, "I have no objection."

Luo Qi and Pei Lan, however, changed expression, clearly showing signs of hesitation.

The demon race loved to fight, but that didn't mean they weren't afraid of death.

Knowing they were no match for their opponents yet still fighting to the death—they weren't fools.

Under Xing Yao's rules, the danger of the battle would greatly increase.

Xing Yao glanced at them and said disdainfully, "If you don't dare, just concede directly! These eight treasures will be ours! Heh, Black Jade Xuanling Ointment—I've begged His Highness for it for a long time, but he was reluctant to give it to me."

Luo Qi and Pei Lan's faces changed repeatedly before they finally gritted their teeth and said, "Change it if you want; who's afraid of who!"

They had observed Hu Yan and Hu Luo's strength for a long time.

Although they were stronger, it wasn't to the point where they couldn't even escape.

If they really couldn't win, they could just jump off the stage.

"Haha, good, you've got guts!" Xing Yao laughed loudly upon hearing this.

Li Ji, however, changed expression. She sensed a hint of conspiracy and said, "No!"

Kasin laughed and said, "Li Ji, they are both willing—one wants to fight, the other wants to accept. Let's not interfere too much. Or are you so unconfident in your own retainers that you think they don't even have a chance to escape?"