As for how Cheng Gujian defended himself, he used his destructive power to forcibly destroy "Words Become Law"—Wen Shengkui was using his own power field to initiate all of this, so it was essentially possible to resist.

Of course, this is only because Cheng Gujian is an SS-level character on par with Wen Shengkui; anyone else would have been annihilated long ago.

The clash of auras is relatively mysterious and not within her area of ​​expertise, but Xia Xiaomao could still sense just how terrifying the silent clash between top combatants could be.

It doesn't have to be earth-shattering, but it must be meticulous, leaving no flaw or detail unchecked. The fact that they are so close yet completely unaffected, and don't even feel any pressure, is the best proof of that.

Even if it were her, or someone like Xie Qingyan, who is an S-level or even S+, it would be difficult to achieve such precision.

"...That's incredible!"

The little empress exclaimed that she couldn't understand, but she was greatly shocked. In her mind, Cheng Gujian's strength was already at its peak, but she never expected that there was something even more terrifying.

Xia Wuyou remained noncommittal, but she was more concerned about whether Wen Shengkui himself could handle it.

On the surface, the old man definitely has the upper hand, but she also knows that, given his physical condition, activating his ability is a difficult task.

If Cheng Gujian cannot be completely defeated before reaching the limit, no matter how hard you suppress him, it will be useless.

Fortunately, this worry seems to be somewhat unnecessary. Although Wen Shengkui's condition is visibly declining, he is still the better player in the end.

As the third pronouncement of "death" fell, Cheng Gujian's aura of destruction finally gave way.

His arrogance gradually dissipated, and he was uncontrollably thrown away, landing not far from Xia Wuyou and Dongfang Xiao.

The spear was already shattered, and the body of the Ancient Sword Duke was cracked, like a porcelain doll.

The little queen swore she had never seen him in such a disheveled state.

She never imagined that the other person's obsession would run so deep, that even in this state, they would still try to kill her.

"you……"

He sobbed hoarsely and unwillingly, trying to throw the broken blade in his hand, "Just one step away... just one step away!"

"...a traitorous minister, beyond redemption!"

Seeing the broken blade lying at his feet, Dongfang Xiao trembled with anger, raised his longsword, and prepared to deliver the final blow.

Cheng Gujian is now at his last gasp; let alone anyone else, even a child could easily take his life.

However.

Just as the little empress's sword was about to fall.

A voice drifted over.

"I advise you not to do that."

Xu Shi arrived late with the others. "Or perhaps, at least let me finish speaking before you kill him?"

"Brother Cheng, you want to use me to finish this game? I'll make sure you don't get your way."

(End of this chapter)