Before sinking, I had no choice but to compromise.

While he was lost in thought, Qu Xiangyun walked out under everyone's gaze and stared at Shen Qian.

Her features are impeccable due to heredity and cultivation, and her high nose bridge gives her a mixed-race look. Her overall aloof temperament is somewhat similar to Ding Yi's, but compared to Ding Yi's inherent gentleness, she has an added touch of arrogance.

“My aunt once said she wanted to introduce you to me, but I always looked down on it. But now it seems that you are not as bad as the recent rumors make you out to be.”

Qu Xiangyun spoke, her voice clear and melodious.

"I didn't expect that Lord Luo Shen would still remember me. Please give him my regards if you have the chance," Shen Qian said politely.

"If it's purely a contest of cultivation, I might not be able to beat you."

Qu Xiangyun nodded slightly and then said solemnly, "But today's battle concerns the honor of Suzhou University of Science and Technology. I... cannot lose, so please forgive me."

After Qu Xiangyun finished speaking, she suddenly raised her hand, and a long sword with seven colors appeared in her hand.

Buzz!

As the sword rang out, fine red marks appeared on the bodies and faces of some students who were nearby, and blood seeped out. They quickly circulated their vital energy to resist while frantically retreating.

"Hiss, sword energy forms spontaneously!"

"An S-class psionic weapon!"

"Holy crap..."

Many students had never even seen what an S-class weapon looked like, but that didn't stop the most knowledgeable among them from recognizing the extraordinary nature of this longsword at a glance.

"This sword was bestowed upon me by my aunt. It is named 'Yitian'. Please enlighten me," Qu Xiangyun said softly.

Upon hearing that the Heaven-Slaying Sword was a gift from a king, many who were initially skeptical instantly believed it.

How could a king or nobleman possibly offer ordinary goods?

It was a bit of a pain before I even got to the bottom of it.

This is blatant cheating; don't they have any shame?

At the advanced martial artist stage, an A-grade psionic weapon can easily increase combat power by 10% to 20%, so an S-grade weapon would be at least 30% or more.

According to the data, regardless of Qu Xiangyun's true level, her combat strength is comparable to a sixth-level high-level martial artist, even surpassing Wang Shuo.

She has even surpassed most of the senior students.

Add to that the Heaven-Slaying Sword, which may or may not have any hidden skills, and it feels like she could even try to poke a powerful expert from the Mountain and Sea Realms a few times.

The moment the Heaven-Slaying Sword appeared, the students of Suzhou University of Science and Technology in the arena, amidst their exclamations, also regained their confidence and became invigorated.

In an instant, the shouts of "Get out of Suzhou University of Science and Technology" and "Kill this bastard" rose up again.

"Your sword is quite good too, I can feel it... Draw it."

Qu Xiangyun lowered the tip of her sword and stared at Chen Qian as she spoke.

"Let's forget about it."

Shen Qian shook his head, showing no intention of drawing his sword.

Boos immediately erupted from the crowd, with everyone assuming that Shen Qian was simply trying to save face.

Qu Xiangyun frowned after a moment of surprise, "Why? Am I not worthy either?"

"This...should I tell the truth?" Shen Qian seemed a little conflicted.

"Mm." Qu Xiangyun nodded.

"Alright, it's not a matter of whether we're a good match or not, but... I'm afraid I'll kill you." So Shen Qian told the truth.

Wow!

One stone stirs up a thousand waves.

The crowd in the square, which had been holding their breath in anticipation, erupted again because of the "outrageous" words spoken before the sinking.