At that moment, standing beside Xuanyuan Chen, Qian Yuxi and Murong Guan heard those words, and astonishment instantly washed over their faces. Overwhelmed with anxiety, they were about to step forward to stop him when Xuanyuan Chen raised his hand slightly. With just this gentle gesture, he forcefully halted the two of them in their tracks.
After stopping them, Xuanyuan Chen turned his head sideways to return a reassuring look, a gaze that seemed to say, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing," instantly putting Qian Yuxi and Murong Guan somewhat at ease. Following that, he strode toward the center of the arena with his head held high, his posture as upright as a pine and his robes snapping violently in the wind. Every step he took landed like a heavy hammer hitting the ground, completely ignoring the surrounding sounds of doubt and mockery.
As he walked, Xuanyuan Chen thought to himself secretly, "In this round of the match, if I were to single out Murong Feng alone, those fellows by his side would definitely challenge me in a wheel war. And there is also that Su Yu, who I suspect might be in league with Murong Feng. The only course of action now is to strike first; only by doing so can I clear the obstacles for Qian Yuxi and Murong Guan."
Chapter 155