The duel continued.

Gao Ziyue thought that when he launched a fierce attack, Xiao Jinxing would soon be defeated.

Yet every time he used all his strength to strike, Xiao Jinxing could effortlessly evade.

Although Xiao Jinxing never took the initiative to strike, every time his fatal moves could be successfully dodged by him.

Gao Ziyue was running out of patience.

He started to grow anxious.

With every attempted assassination of Xiao Jinxing, he felt as if he were punching into cotton.

This made him even more restless.

Gao Ziyue gritted his teeth.

He leapt with his Qinggong, deciding to launch another attack.

Xiao Jinxing’s eyes narrowed.

Watching as Gao Ziyue’s sharp sword tip thrust towards him with speed and precision...

This was the moment.

Xiao Jinxing’s body turned, once again perfectly evading.

Because Gao Ziyue had used all his strength, he couldn’t retract the sword in time, and the tip pierced straight into the ground.

Gao Ziyue gritted his teeth.

Just as he delayed a moment to lift his sword again because the sharp sword had penetrated the ground,

a sharp sword already pressed against his neck.

The speed was so swift that not only did Gao Ziyue not react, but even the soldiers watching beside didn’t know how the emperor did it. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

It was as if in the blink of an eye,

the Crown Prince of the Cang Kingdom had been defeated.

Gao Ziyue gripped his sword tightly, his anger causing his whole body to tremble, and his face to contort fiercely.

He had actually lost.

Lost at the hands of Emperor Daxuan!

He now even began to suspect that Xiao Jinxing had not been merely responding to his strikes but had been looking for his flaw to strike him decisively.

He had always thought that Xiao Jinxing’s martial arts were insufficient and that he was not a worthy opponent.

In fact,

Xiao Jinxing had indeed been receiving Gao Ziyue’s attacks to find the flaw in his techniques.

His goal was never to defeat Gao Ziyue.

His aim was to capture Gao Ziyue alive.

If he were to confront Gao Ziyue head-on, both would surely be wounded. Gao Ziyue’s martial arts were indeed not weak, and although the latter would ultimately be defeated, he could not ensure that Gao Ziyue wouldn’t act rashly and end himself.

He could only ensure foolproof success using his own way.

Evidently, though it took more time, it was successful.

As long as Gao Ziyue was alive,

An Ning would not be in danger in the Cang Kingdom.

He would never allow An Ning to die in front of him again, absolutely not!

A sudden silence.

Gao Ziyue also calmed himself down and loudly proclaimed, "I have lost. Daxuan Emperor, do what you wish!"

Even if he couldn’t accept his defeat, he hadn’t lost his dignity.

Xiao Jinxing looked at Gao Ziyue and stated, "As I said earlier, I do not wish for the Crown Prince’s life. What I want is for the Crown Prince to surrender, withdraw the troops, and swear to never invade my Daxuan again!"

Gao Ziyue glared fiercely at Xiao Jinxing. To him, he would rather die than agree!

"What, the dignified Crown Prince is going to eat his words?!" Xiao Jinxing mocked.

Gao Ziyue was not one to go back on his word, having been raised to honor his promises from a young age!

Gao Ziyue gritted his teeth, "Daxuan Emperor, your skills are exceptional, and your strategy is superior. I, Gao Ziyue, am defeated by you and wholeheartedly accept it!"

Xiao Jinxing’s eyes narrowed.

"Very well!" Gao Ziyue decided swiftly, "I, the Crown Prince, announce the surrender of the Cang Kingdom. We will not only never invade Daxuan again but also wish to establish an alliance with Daxuan. The Cang Kingdom will present annual tributes to Daxuan to show our sincerity. I will immediately write to my father and have him send the letter of surrender."

Xiao Jinxing was somewhat surprised by Gao Ziyue’s sudden change.

Just moments ago, he had seemed ready to face death, and now he acted so decisively?!

Gao Ziyue apparently also noticed Xiao Jinxing’s confusion and bluntly stated, "I have never admired anyone, neither my emperor father nor any other person. In my heart, I am superior to all! But I must admit, there is always someone better. Meeting and battling with Your Majesty today has left me deeply impressed. Losing to Your Majesty is something I willingly accept!"

Xiao Jinxing did not think further.

Gao Ziyue was straightforward and bold by nature. Since he could say this, it was genuinely what he thought.

"In that case, until your emperor sends the letter of surrender, please remain in the Daxuan army camp, Crown Prince."