Ten Thousand Dragons Technique-Chapter 352: Has Lin Xuan Gone Mad? He Wants to One-Shot Gu Linfeng!
Gu Linfeng’s aura was so sharp that it shocked countless people. They thought Lin Xuan was too foolish, daring to compete in swordsmanship against such a person. Wasn’t he just asking to be killed?
"Alas, I don’t think they even need to fight. Lin Xuan is bound to lose."
"I originally wanted to watch Lin Xuan use his ultimate fist technique to sweep the floor with his opponents, but it looks like I’m destined for disappointment."
"If I’d known this would happen, I wouldn’t have come to watch."
Many people sighed in disappointment.
At this moment, a resonant voice boomed from the distance, "The Emperor has arrived!"
A golden light streaked across the sky, and a tall figure strode in with the gait of a dragon and the bearing of a tiger. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢
The entire arena instantly fell silent.
Countless people hurriedly bowed. "Greetings to the Emperor."
"Rise."
The Emperor descended from the sky, took his seat upon the throne, and waved his hand.
The crowd rose to their feet.
The Emperor’s gaze swept across the arena below, noting that the two peerless prodigies, Lin Xuan and Gu Linfeng, had both arrived.
He nodded. "Let the duel begin."
However, at that moment, an Imperial Clan Grand Elder approached and said, "Emperor, wait a moment."
"What’s the matter?" the Emperor asked in confusion.
The Imperial Clan Grand Elder whispered, "There is an issue. The Champion Marquis insists on competing in swordsmanship."
The Emperor paused. Competing in swordsmanship?
Is that true? Isn’t Lin Xuan’s specialty his fist technique? The World-Ending Flood Dragon Fist sweeps away all before it. And that mysterious Dragon Claw is immensely powerful. But I’ve never seen Lin Xuan use swordsmanship.
"Yes," the Grand Elder said worriedly. "That is precisely our concern."
Lin Xuan was not skilled with a sword, yet he insisted on competing with one. Wasn’t that just a death wish?
Upon hearing this, the Emperor looked up at Lin Xuan and asked, "Champion Marquis, do you understand the significance of this battle?"
Lin Xuan cupped his fists and replied, "Naturally. This battle concerns the honor of our Great Xia."
"Emperor, rest assured. I will protect the honor of Great Xia."
The Emperor nodded. "Then I ask the Champion Marquis to give it his all and demonstrate his true abilities."
Lin Xuan said, "I am giving it my all. Currently, swordsmanship is my strongest ultimate skill."
"Emperor, please rest easy. I can end this fight with a single strike of my sword."
At these words, the entire crowd was stunned.
A vast sea of martial artists filled the arena, yet at this moment, the silence was deafening. Everyone’s eyes went wide, and only after a long moment did people begin to exclaim.
"Whoa, what did I just hear?"
"Defeat Gu Linfeng with one sword strike?"
"Seriously? Did I hear that right?"
"This Champion Marquis has lost his mind!"
"How dare he say something like that?"
"His boasting gets more and more ridiculous!"
"It’s not even certain he can beat Gu Linfeng, yet he wants to do it in one blow? What a joke!"
"Spoken like the true Champion Marquis—all talk and no substance!"
Hearing this, the Dean sighed and buried his face in his hands. It’s over. This boast has gone way too far. Lin Xuan will never be able to live this down.
The Wangyue Pavilion Master was stunned and so furious he could have spat blood. What is this crazy nonsense Lin Xuan is spouting?
Ye Qingwu, Feng Qingxue, and Bai Qianqian felt their vision go dark, nearly fainting from frustration. Lin Xuan, stop boasting! Please, just stop!
The people from the Star Pavilion were in an uproar.
The Star Pavilion Master looked at the Dean and said, "Dean, you have to do something! If this continues, not only will Lin Xuan become a laughingstock, but our entire Heavenly Dao Academy will be dragged down with him!"
The Dean sighed heavily.
It wasn’t just the Heavenly Dao Academy that was startled; the three major families, the four major sects, and every martial artist present were completely shocked.
Lin Xuan’s words were simply too arrogant!
He didn’t just claim he would defeat Gu Linfeng; he claimed he would do it with a single sword strike!
That was far too difficult, practically impossible. Unless Lin Xuan had truly achieved two-star invincibility, there was no way he could instantly defeat Gu Linfeng.
"Hmph, what an idiot," the Celestial King sneered.
He felt Lin Xuan was truly courting death. By being so arrogant, his inevitable defeat would bring utter disgrace upon Great Xia. At that point, the Emperor would surely be furious and would no longer protect Lin Xuan. Then, he could finally step in and kill him.
He looked at Lin Xuan, thinking, Go on, you little brat, keep jumping around. Keep being arrogant. This is your last moment to enjoy it. Soon, you’ll be in hell.
"Champion Marquis, please be cautious with your words," the Imperial Clan Grand Elder quickly interjected.
"Why should I be cautious?" Lin Xuan asked, puzzled. "I haven’t said anything wrong."
The Imperial Clan Grand Elder was about to lose his mind. You haven’t said anything wrong? Your boasts are about to tear a hole in the sky!
"Champion Marquis, what you propose is impossible."
"Why is it impossible?"
"Impossible is impossible! There is no ’why’!" the Grand Elder nearly fainted from exasperation. Gu Linfeng was so powerful; how could he possibly be defeated with a single strike? What a joke.
He turned to the Emperor. "Emperor, why don’t we cancel the match? I’m afraid we can’t afford the shame."
The Emperor’s expression also grew grim. He stared at Lin Xuan and asked, "Champion Marquis, do you understand what your words represent?"
"Of course I do," Lin Xuan said, cupping his fists. "Emperor, rest assured. I am willing to pledge a military vow!"
"I will win this battle."
"And what if you lose?" the Celestial King asked, standing up.
Lin Xuan glanced at him. "If I lose, I will accept any punishment."
"Furthermore, if I cannot defeat him with a single sword strike, I will also accept any punishment."
As soon as he said this, the crowd erupted.
Crazy! He’s crazy! Lin Xuan has gone completely mad!
"Lin Xuan, don’t talk such nonsense!" Ye Qingwu and the others were on the verge of tears from anxiety.
"That kid must have water on the brain! How dare he make such a military vow?" the Wangyue Pavilion Master fretted.
Even the Dean’s expression changed. Just as he was about to speak, the Celestial King bellowed, "Alright! You’re the one who said it. As the Champion Marquis, your word must be your bond. With so many people here, including our friends from the Liuyun Country, you had better not go back on it."
"As the Champion Marquis, my word is my bond," Lin Xuan’s voice rang out, clear and powerful, echoing in all directions.
The Celestial King sneered and sat back down, saying nothing more. In his opinion, Lin Xuan was doomed.
What an absolute fool. The people from the Celestial King’s Mansion were ecstatic, looking at Lin Xuan as if he were already a dead man.
The rest of the crowd just shook their heads and sighed. It was over. Lin Xuan was dead for sure. It was one thing to boast to fool others, but how did he start believing his own lies? He actually dared to make a military vow to defeat Gu Linfeng in one strike! What a joke. No one believed him. They all thought Lin Xuan was digging his own grave. Alas, the Champion Marquis of Great Xia had become a laughingstock.
The crowd shook their heads, sighing in utter disappointment.
The people from the Liuyun Country were also dumbfounded.
"This Lin Xuan is truly reckless."
"How dare he make such a military vow?"
"Truly foolish."
"How could he possibly defeat Gu Linfeng with one sword strike?"
"Who does he think he is? Does he really see himself as invincible?"
The crowd sneered and mocked him.
Gu Linfeng’s expression turned grim. As the top prodigy of the Liuyun Country, when had he ever been so disrespected?
"Dream on if you think you can defeat me in one strike!" he said coldly. "Lin Xuan, you brought this upon yourself. Don’t blame me for what happens next."
With that, Gu Linfeng drew the longsword from his waist. A terrifying Sword Intent radiated from his eyes as he prepared to go all out. He wanted to see just how his opponent planned to instantly defeat him.
"Lin Xuan! Draw your sword!" he roared.
