"I, Li Dan, am nothing but a lowly man. Compared to you, Ye Xingchen, I am no more than an ant. Although my fate is unfortunate, I still wish to face my death clearly and honorably. I hope Commander Ye, General Ye, will grant me this final request!" Li Dan’s tone was far more sincere now, filled with deliberate flattery in hopes of avoiding death or, at the very least, buying enough time to help his companions find a way out.
However, Prince of Shicheng Hua Tianxiong did not grant Li Dan’s wish. Once Li Dan had taken his stance, Prince of Shicheng Hua Tianxiong executed the opening move of the Daqin Standard Swordsmanship, perfectly. He replaced words with action, though he performed it in slow motion—an utterly deliberate, decelerated motion meant to ensure Li Dan could clearly perceive his technique and react accordingly.
Seeing Prince of Shicheng Hua Tianxiong’s move, Li Dan understood the Prince's intent. He immediately unleashed his most formidable technique, hoping to stall for even a moment, but Prince of Shicheng Hua Tianxiong gave him no such chance.
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