I stood in the center of the Martial Arts Arena, with Senior Brother Lin facing me. His face was pale, and a trace of blood still stained the corner of his mouth. Complete silence hung over the surroundings as everyone's gaze locked onto us, the air thick with tension. Elder Chen sat high upon the spectator platform, his sharp gaze sweeping over us as though he could pierce through everything.
I took a deep breath, slowly channeling my spiritual energy into the long sword in my hand. The blade emitted a low hum, like a sleeping beast beginning to awaken. Senior Brother Lin struggled to his feet, his eyes filled with unwillingness and rage.
"Lu Chen, even if I have fallen into a deviation, you needn't think you can easily defeat me!" he roared, raising his long sword once more.
Chapter 61