Chapter 159
Book 15 Chapter 01 – Clash Of The t.i.tans
Before Lu Buwei could say anything else, Xiang Shaolong interrupted with a laugh: "That was a good fight, isn’t it? If Premier Mentor wanted Official Guan and me to stop fighting, I am afraid I will not agree to it. Is there anyone in the crowd that want this fight to end like this?"
The whole crowd erupted in loud cheers and supported Xiang Shaolong’s decision to extend the fight.
With the shouting escalating to an unimaginable volume, Lu Buwei’s voice is totally drowned out.
Lu Buwei did not expect Xiang Shaolong to interrupt him. Obviously, he is out to kill Guan Zhongxie. He was angered but powerless to intervene. After all, he was the one who initiated the whole thing and forced Xiang Shaolong’s hand. He did not antic.i.p.ate Xiang Shaolong to put up such a good fight.
Even Guan Zhongxie is at a serious disadvantage.
What shocked him the most is Xiang Shaolong’s desperate fighting method. He is willing to sacrifice his own life to have Guan Zhongxie killed.
Lu Buwei is sure that Xiang Shaolong will die tomorrow. Why should he allow Guan Zhongxie to accompany him in death?
He was infuriated at Xiang Shaolong’s suggestion. Now, no matter what he says, there is no way he can prevent the fight from continuing. Otherwise, others will think that he is afraid of Guan Zhongxie losing to Xiang Shaolong. This will cause Guan Zhongxie’s reputation to take a beating.
Guan Zhongxie understood Lu Buwei’s intention. But in the present circ.u.mstances, he must never back down or he will forever lose the chance to challenge Xiang Shaolong to a duel. With a loud cough, he paid his respects to Lu Buwei.
Everyone knew that he has something to say and quietened down. Now, Guan Zhongxie has everyone’s attention.
With a solemn expression, Guan Zhongxie coolly state: "I understand the good intention of Premier Mentor. Official Xiang and I will not harm each other as this is only a friendly match. I hope to continue our unresolved battle too."
Everyone exploded into loud cheers, knowing that the show will go on.
Xiang Shaolong propped up his sword with a smile. He is in a great mood.
He has finally conquered his fear of Guan Zhongxie. At the same time, he realised that if he did not defeat Guan Zhongxie tonight, he will never have the guts to do it in the future.
His biggest advantage tonight is that his opponent will not ‘sacrifice’ himself to defeat him.
In the future, he will not have any more opportunities like this.
Lu Buwei’s face was drained of colour, acknowledging that this fight must go on. He could imagine Xiang Shaolong’s determination to eliminate Guan Zhongxie and sighed secretly.
Tonight’s events have been very different from what he had visualized.
He looked at Zhu Ji with a pleading expression and was stunned to discover this Empress of Qin staring at Xiang Shaolong with an intoxicated look on her face. Thus, she did not notice him at all. Just as he hardened his resolve, Lu Gong happened to b.u.t.t in: "Will the Crown Prince please decide if the fight should go on."
Now, the matter is in the hands of Xiao Pan and Lu Buwei is out of the picture. This is equivalent to slapping Lu Buwei in the face.
Xiao Pan looked around him and saw that the area was packed to the brim with his Qin people. His eyes lit up and he calmly state: "Premier Mentor, please return to your seat first!"
Lu Buwei is a crafty man who always has a ready reply. He laughed loudly: "Everyone is mistaken. It is such an exciting fight and I will never dream of stopping it. I only wanted to provide a prize for the winning fighter. Whoever wins this fight will get to marry my daughter."
When he finished speaking, the crowd began to howl and the atmosphere is electrifying.
Lu Niang Rong did not expect her father to pull such a stunt. Shocked, her face turned red and she was at a loss.
Given the situation, there is no way that she can protest.
Guan Zhongxie’s eyes were filled with renewed energy.
If Xiang Shaolong is the winner, Lu Niang Rong will definitely marry him. When he dies tomorrow, Lu Niang Rong may resume her freedom to marry but will never marry a loser like him.
Lu Buwei’s words are to force him to win at all costs. Guan Zhongxie’s fighting strength increased dramatically and he abandoned all his earlier reservations regarding sacrificing his life for Xiang Shaolong.
All the while, Xiang Shaolong has been observing Lu Buwei. He noticed Lu Buwei winking to Mo Ao who is hiding among the crowd. Mo Ao gestured back to him and finally pointed at Lu Niang Rong. Xiang Shaolong had to acknowledge that Mo Ao is really formidable.
Mo Ao’s intelligence is second to none. He actually managed to determine Guan Zhongxie’s weakness to be his fear of sacrifice. With Lu Niang Rong entering the picture, Guan Zhongxie will also be fighting for a lifetime of happiness with her. Thus, he will take the fight more seriously.
Since Xiang Shaolong entered the special elite commando unit, he has undergone many years of rigorous army training. His willpower and determination are without equal. He wasn’t demoralised at all but instead, his fighting strength increased by leaps and bounds. With a smile, he glanced at Xiao Pan.
While Xiao Pan may have detected that Guan Zhongxie is now a more determined man with a strong killing aura; he cannot disobey the wishes of the crowd. He waved and proclaimed: "As Premier Mentor has indicated, the fight will continue."
All the cheering immediately subsided and the crowd became serious and quiet, focusing their attention on the two expert swordsmen.
At the side, Qin Qing, Ji Yanran, Jing Jun and the others were equally nervous. With all their hearts, they wished that they can lend Xiang Shaolong a helping hand but unfortunately, he must fight alone.
With a cool expression and his eyes s.h.i.+ning like electricity, Guan Zhongxie fixed his gaze on Xiang Shaolong. In his hands, his sword slowly moved into an attacking pose and his killing aura is highly intense.
Everyone can feel the ferocity of his weapon and knew that if he attacked, it will be an extremely ferocious move. For Guan Zhongxie to exude such an emotion to the crowd, his fighting strength has reached its peak.
Xiang Shaolong felt that his fighting strength is not as intense. Inspired by the samurais’ intense fighting strength, he made up his mind to display a similar samurai attack pose. For Guan Zhongxie who has never seen a samurai, it will become an advantageous distraction.
He parted his legs and adopted a half squat position. He grabbed his sword with