After hearing what Jin Hankang had to say, everyone's thoughts began to shift.

If Xu Ke had truly used poison without anyone noticing, that would be a different matter entirely.

This wouldn't be Xu Ke overpowering Qian Jun, but maliciously harming him! 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Yuan Shang and Chen Xiong's faces changed instantly, and they called out his full name, "Jin Hankang, what nonsense are you spouting?!"

They were certain that Xu Ke hadn't used any poison. But if Jin Hankang succeeded in framing him, both Tianhai's and Xu Ke's qualifications would be revoked, implicating many people. At that point, Xu Ke would undoubtedly be despised in Tianhai.

Nearby, Qin Feng stood up. "Why are you all in such a rush? Why not let the judges decide what's right or wrong?"

He was definitely going to support Jin Hankang.

On the Huang Family's side, Shi Hongda frowned. "Did Xu Ke use poison? When?"

Huang Zhendong shook his head. "I didn't see anything. I reckon Jin Hankang is just making up excuses to buy time. But this may be good for us—if he successfully frames Xu Ke, it could work to our advantage!"

Huang Zhendong was right.

The reason Jin Hankang had made such a statement wasn't that he truly believed Xu Ke had used poison. By voicing his suspicion, he could call for a halt to the match and have both Xu Ke and Qian Jun examined. If poison was indeed found, Xu Ke's qualification to compete would be revoked. But if not, Jin Hankang could simply restart the match.

He was blatantly abusing his power as chief judge to serve his own interests and frame Xu Ke.

Xu Ke just laughed, a cold, derisive laugh. "Elder Jin, do you have any evidence to back that up?"

"Evidence?" Jin Hankang sneered. "We just need to examine Qian Jun, and we'll naturally find out if you used poison!"

Hearing this, the audience in the viewing area was taken aback. These were all people from major families, and few of them were fools. They saw right through Jin Hankang's words and understood at once.

So Jin Hankang has no evidence at all. He just plans to drag Xu Ke off the stage for a forced examination to stall for time, huh?!

Xu Ke grinned. "Jin Hankang, did you know you have syphilis?"

Upon hearing this, everyone perked up.

Now if you're going to talk about *that*, we're definitely not tired anymore.

When Jin Hankang heard this, his face went blank. It then flushed from white to purple, then to a sickly green as he roared, "You're full of bullshit! Do you have any evidence? If not, you're slandering me, and I'll sue you!"

Xu Ke simply repeated Jin Hankang's own words back at him. "Evidence? We just need to examine you, and we'll naturally know if you have syphilis!"

As soon as he said this, the entire arena fell silent for a second before erupting into laughter.

"Hahaha..."

"This Xu Ke is vicious! Isn't he just turning Jin Hankang's own words into a joke?"

"Incredible!"

Shi Junneng and Mo Yunchang, who stood beside Jin Hankang, nearly burst out laughing. They definitely would have if he weren't standing right there.

While the crowd found it hilarious, Jin Hankang only felt humiliated. Flying into a rage, he slammed his hand on the table. "QUIET!"

The arena fell silent.

He continued, pointing an angry finger at Xu Ke. "Xu Ke, stop messing around. My suspicion that you're carrying poison is based on your combat history. There's no way you could have defeated Qian Jun so quickly without some foul play. I won't allow such an injustice to run rampant in the Martial Alliance! Otherwise, this corruption will inevitably spread to the Long Capital!"

Jin Hankang spoke with an air of righteousness, as if Xu Ke knocking out Qian Jun in one punch was some grave offense.

Seeing this, Xu Ke met his attack head-on, refusing to back down an inch. He sneered, "Today, I've truly seen how shameless you can be. I haven't even settled the score with Wong Qiang for using a banned substance, and now you have the gall to accuse me? Qian Jun lost and claimed I sneak-attacked him, so I gave him another chance. He still wasn't good enough and lost again, and now you, you old dog, are claiming I used poison to cheat? So what happens if I didn't use poison, we restart the match, and I knock him out in one second again? What will you say then? That I'm too strong and that's against the rules?!"

After speaking, Xu Ke suddenly kicked Qian Jun hard.

THUMP—

The explosive sound echoed Xu Ke's furious voice throughout the entire venue.

Qian Jun went flying, landing three or four meters away from Xu Ke.

THUD!!

He lay there, completely flat.

Qian Jun, who had been struggling just moments ago, was now utterly unable to get up. The strength to even struggle had been beaten out of him by Xu Ke's kick. Blood trickled from his mouth as he looked at Xu Ke in despair.

This time, he finally understood the chasm between them.

The onlookers could faintly see a shoe print on Qian Jun's face and couldn't help but suck in a cold breath.

He really ground it in deep!

Seeing Xu Ke suddenly lash out and vent his anger on Qian Jun, Jin Hankang was outwardly furious but secretly delighted. "Xu Ke, you dare to attack after I ordered you to stop? Are you ignoring me? Do you think the rules are a joke? Men, with me! Take him down!"

He was thrilled. Although Qian Jun had been kicked away, he had also successfully made Xu Ke break the rules. Xu Ke dared to strike after he had clearly announced a violation and halted the match? If that wasn't contempt for the referee and disregard for the rules, what was? He could be taken down directly!

After Jin Hankang spoke, Shi Junneng and Mo Yunchang sighed and slowly stood up.

Seeing this, Wang Wu immediately rose to his feet, a cold glint in his eyes. Chen Xiong and Yuan Shang's auras surged as they prepared to act at a moment's notice. They would take on anyone who dared to lay a hand on Xu Ke.

At the same time, among the Huang and Ye Families, several experts stood up, including Shi Hongda. If Wang Wu dared to make a move, he would have his reason to intervene.

Seeing the atmosphere in the venue grow instantly tense, Jin Hankang sneered, "What's this? I'm about to arrest a rule-breaker, and you dare to resist? Do you people have any respect for the Long Capital?"

Chen Xiong's expression was grim, and he was just about to speak.

But Xu Ke beat him to it, laughing heartily. "Jin Hankang, I called you an old dog, and damn it, you really are one."

By now, Jin Hankang's shamelessness was so infuriating it was laughable. No longer holding back, he pointed directly at Jin Hankang's nose as he cursed him.

Jin Hankang's face turned livid. "What did you say?"

"You know exactly what I said!" Xu Ke sneered. "A moment ago, I told you to stop the match and declare Qian Jun the loser, and you refused. Since you refused, the match was still ongoing. And since it's a match, I have every reason to continue attacking Qian Jun. And you want to say my attack was against the rules?"

"BULLSHIT!" Xu Ke roared, his voice filling the stadium.

Jin Hankang was apoplectic. "Xu Ke, this is rebellion! How dare you defy an elder's words and twist the Martial Alliance's rules? From this day forward, there will be no place for you in the Huaxia Martial Alliance! Mo Yunchang, Shi Junneng, help me take him down! We'll escort him back to the Long Capital Grand Alliance to await the Alliance Hierarch's judgment!"

A ferocious grin spread across Xu Ke's face.

This old dog plans to see this through to the bitter end?! Fine, I'll be more than happy to see it through with him!

At that moment, the entire arena fell deathly silent, and everyone's expressions changed wildly. No one had expected things to escalate like this so quickly. Xu Ke was going to be taken back to the Long Capital? Wouldn't he be doomed?

Wong Qifu shot to her feet, her face like ice, her eyes overflowing with murderous intent.

That old dog. She would never let him take Xu Ke away.

But just then, the crisp sound of clapping echoed from the entrance, shattering the stadium's dead silence.

CLAP, CLAP, CLAP...

Everyone was shocked. Who would dare to clap at a time like this? All heads immediately whipped around toward the entrance.

When they saw the newcomer, everyone's expression changed instantly.

Wong Qifu's eyes narrowed slightly.

Because along with the clapping came a woman's voice, laced with scorn.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, how imposing! So very imposing! If Yan Xuehai knew how domineering you were here in Tianhai, he'd probably offer you his position as Martial Alliance Leader, wouldn't he? This tyrannical, domineering behavior, turning black into white, has truly been an eye-opener for me, Ki Qinyin!"

Upon hearing this, everyone's face changed dramatically.

Jin Hankang's face turned instantly, deathly pale.

Ki Qinyin?! What is she doing here?