Second Young Master Di’s expression was ghastly. He stood frozen in place, his gaze fixed on Dii Qingxue. He wanted to roar in fury but didn’t dare.

Dii Qingxue was the Princess of the Grand Emperor Country. If he dared to offend her, he feared that the moment the Grand Emperor Country’s legions mobilized, the Seven Kills Family would be annihilated in an instant.

So, he didn’t dare. ’I can only roar inwardly!’

Seeing Second Young Master Di’s livid face, Ye Wushuang’s lips curled into a smile. Before this, Second Young Master Di had been so arrogant and conceited. He had slaughtered his way from the First Pass to the Ninth Pass and had come to believe the Endless Wilderness was devoid of talent.

But now, faced with a challenge, he couldn’t even bring himself to utter the words, "I accept the challenge."

"If you are too afraid to fight, you can choose to forfeit. However, should you do so, you will be forced to leave the Barbarian God Battle Platform, and all the glory you have earned will be stripped away!"

The giant elder in the sky reminded the motionless, silent Second Young Master Di.

Leave the Barbarian God Battle Platform... All my glory, stripped away!

At these words, Second Young Master Di’s expression froze.

If he didn’t even have the courage to accept a challenge, then all his glory would be illusory and meaningless, like smoke in the wind. This would just become another joke at the Barbarian God Battle Platform.

Moreover, this joke would also come from the Seven Kills Family!

The story would spread, and he would become a laughingstock. It would be the ultimate humiliation!

However, if he accepted the challenge, he had no doubt his very life would be forfeit.

He could see a potent killing intent in Dii Qingxue’s eyes—she was here for his life. If he agreed to fight, there would be only one outcome: death!

Second Young Master Di was in turmoil. His eyes turned bloodshot. After a moment’s hesitation, he finally made his decision, raised his head, and said, "I forfeit!"

The instant he uttered those two words, his body felt as if it had been drained dry of all energy. He was left completely strengthless, teetering on the verge of collapse.

The Barbarian God Battle Platform was supposed to be the place where their Seven Kills Family made a name for themselves. They all wanted to prove that the Endless Wilderness was a pushover and thoroughly humiliate its various factions.

But now, one of them was dead, and the other had just conceded out of fear, not even daring to fight.

From this day forward, their Seven Kills Family would be known as the first major influence to be eliminated. This joke and disgrace had certainly made them famous.

But only for their infamy!

"Since you have forfeited, then scram! The glory here is not for you!" the giant elder snapped, his voice dripping with contempt.

The Barbarian God Race has always been valiant and skilled in battle. They were men of iron and blood, with spines of steel. Even in the face of annihilation, they would stand and fight, fearless even in death.

And yet this man... he passed through the Ninth Pass and the Barbarian God Battle Path to stand upon this Battle Platform. That was a tremendous honor.

An honor earned with the help of eight others!

But now, he had forfeited out of fear, lacking even the courage for a single fight. He was nothing but a coward, unworthy of standing on the sacred ground of the Barbarian God Race. It was blasphemy!

RUMBLE!

With a wave of his hand, the giant elder unleashed a powerful force that mercilessly swept Second Young Master Di from the Barbarian God Battle Platform.

Second Young Master Di’s face turned even more ghastly. How could he not sense the giant elder’s scorn? It wasn’t just him; the expressions of the audience had changed too. The shame was a sharp sword twisting in his heart.

"Ye Wushuang, I will make you pay for this day!" Second Young Master Di gave Ye Wushuang a hateful glare, his eyes like those of a viper.

Ye Wushuang showed no fear. ’When the Seven Kills Family was arrogantly proclaiming the Endless Wilderness was devoid of talent, did they never imagine a day like this would come?’

The moment Second Young Master Di’s figure vanished, the crowd’s gaze turned back to Ye Wushuang.

A major influence had met its end here, all because of one man: Ye Wushuang!

The disciples of the Ancient Spirit Sect, however, were ecstatic. ’The Di Family has fallen,’ they thought. ’So now it’s our Ancient Spirit Sect’s time to shine!’

"Ye Wushuang, the White-Clothed Killing God!"

As they muttered these words, their eyes filled with adoration. Even the name Mo Wentian began to fade from their minds.

Two matches—one duel, one challenge—and the Di Family’s run had come to an end.

Next, the elder announced the third match.

Wudao was up for this match. With a single punch, he sent his opponent flying from the platform, denying them even the chance to concede.

This level of strength shocked everyone. His opponent was a Spiritual Spring Fourth Layer master, yet he was defeated with just one punch.

Likewise, when Beize Yunzhuo took the stage, he dispatched his opponent instantly. He then challenged another at the Spiritual Spring Fourth Layer, defeating them in a single move as well.

Following that, in addition to the scheduled duels, many challenges were issued. The top-ranked geniuses—the so-called One King, Two Hegemons, Three Beauties, and Four Prodigies—all defeated their opponents with a single, effortless move.

The previously quiet area below the Barbarian God Battle Platform once again erupted in a frenzy.

On the platform, the top contestants’ gazes clashed, striking invisible sparks. Each of them was trying to gauge the true strength of the others.

However, it was nearly impossible to discern anything from duels that ended in a single move.

Ye Wushuang stood below, observing calmly. Aside from this group, the biggest dark horse, Yuh Huatian, had also defeated his opponent in a single move. He was clearly aiming to contend with the strongest of the geniuses.

Of course, Ye Wushuang paid special attention to Mo Wentian.

Mo Wentian’s strength had improved yet again. He had now reached the Spiritual Spring Sixth Layer, putting his power on par with Yuh Huatian and the rest.

’I wonder if he’s mastered the Heavenly Concealing Hand?’

A wry smile touched Ye Wushuang’s lips before he looked away. ’Whether he’s mastered it or not,’ he thought, ’I won’t be forgetting Mo Wentian.’

"The next match begins!"

As the giant elder called out the names of Jian Bufan and his opponent, the opponent had already stepped onto the battle platform.

Beside Ye Wushuang, Jian Bufan, cradling the Flying Snow Sword, glanced at Ye Wushuang with a smile, then turned and walked towards the battle platform.

Ye Wushuang watched him go.

Jian Bufan was his opponent. Ye Wushuang had never seen him fight for real, so he couldn’t help but feel a flicker of curiosity about his true strength.

’I wonder what surprises he has in store for me?’

Ye Wushuang murmured to himself, his eyes full of expectation for what this opponent could do.

BOOM!

Jian Bufan strode onto the platform. He was poised and at ease, completely fearless. His powerful self-assurance set him apart from the others.

He faced the impending battle without fear or arrogance, utterly composed and serene.

Jian Bufan had no famous title; he was a relative unknown.

But his unique aura at this moment caught everyone’s attention, and they committed him to memory.

His opponent’s eyes narrowed as he studied Jian Bufan. After a long moment, he finally spoke. "You’ve made it onto the platform, which at least proves your courage. However, my Cultivation is a layer higher than yours, and my ranking from the trials is also higher. If you fight me, you will lose. I advise you to concede now and wait for the next round of challenges. You might still have a chance then."

If he conceded and waited, Jian Bufan would still have a chance. But if he were injured in this fight, his future opportunities would become slim to none.

"But I don’t want to wait. I’ll seize the moment. This battle, here and now, is all that matters!"

Jian Bufan’s gaze sharpened as he replied in a firm voice, "Besides, while a higher Cultivation is certainly powerful, it isn’t everything."

’It isn’t everything!’

The opponent’s eyes narrowed, pondering the phrase.

"That’s right," Jian Bufan said. "Cultivation doesn’t equal Combat Power. Someone else has already proven that. Now, I’d like to try, too."

With a thunderous step, Jian Bufan surged forward. The entire platform trembled, and the hearts of the crowd skipped a beat.