With just a simple sentence, everyone present looked at Dongfang Bubai in astonishment.

Even Kumārajīva and the Golden Wheel Monk, who had just fought against Dongfang Bubai, were no exception.

Dongfang Bubai's expression hardened slightly as he said, "This leader never expected that the Grand Preceptor of the Great Yuan Kingdom would come to the Great Ming Kingdom so quietly."

Pang Ban chuckled softly and said slowly, "Interesting. I originally thought this trip would be a bit boring, but it seems there's been more fun than expected."

After saying that, Pang Ban raised one hand, signaling Dongfang Bubai to make a move.

Seeing Pang Ban's gesture, Dongfang Bubai narrowed his eyes, his expression becoming even more solemn than before.

Although Dongfang Bubai was a prodigy, the things he obtained from Chu Qinghe greatly increased his strength.

But now, Pang Ban, standing opposite Dongfang Bubai, is also a genius-level martial artist.

When he reached the Grandmaster realm, his strength was already approaching that of the Great Grandmaster realm.

Not to mention that Pang Ban's cultivation has now reached the late stage of the Grandmaster realm.

Even Dongfang Bubai, facing Pang Ban at this moment, had no confidence whatsoever of winning.

Seeing the solemn expression and the flow of true energy of Dongfang Bubai opposite him, Pang Ban smiled slightly and remained standing still.

It was as if they were waiting for Dongfang Bubai to make the first move.

Taking in the scene in the distance, Chu Qinghe gently shook his head.

"You all wait here!"

Upon hearing Chu Qinghe's sudden words, Xiao Zhao and Qu Feiyan were taken aback for a moment, but then they both nodded.

However, when she looked at Chu Qinghe, a hint of worry appeared in her eyes.

After the two women responded, Chu Qinghe's true energy slowly circulated within his body.

It should be noted that at this moment, both Pang Ban and Dongfang Bubai on Bright Peak were holding their breath and observing the development of the situation.

At this moment, Chu Qinghe's fluctuations in true energy and his moving figure naturally became extremely conspicuous.

Not to mention the people from the six major sects and the Ming Cult, even Pang Ban and Dongfang Bubai in the arena quickly shifted their gazes toward Chu Qinghe.

Zhao Min and the two elders of Xuanming were particularly astonished as they watched Chu Qinghe suddenly move towards the center of the arena.

Unlike Pang Ban and Kumārajīva, he was different.

When Dongfang Bubai's gaze fell on the folding fan in Chu Qinghe's hand, and then looked at Chu Qinghe's movements as he walked, Dongfang Bubai raised an eyebrow, and a look of sudden realization appeared in his eyes.

Immediately afterward, watching Chu Qinghe walk while gently waving his folding fan, Dongfang Bubai seemed to have thought of something.

In an instant, the worries in his heart vanished without a trace, and even a smile appeared on his face.

Backbone.

It straightened up instantly.

After Chu Qinghe approached, he glanced at Dongfang Bubai and then looked at Pang Ban opposite him.

Noticing that Dongfang Bubai's expression had suddenly relaxed, Pang Ban felt a little suspicious, and when his gaze fell on Chu Qinghe, he showed a bit more interest.

After standing next to Dongfang Bubai, Chu Qinghe looked up at Pang Ban and said, "I am Zhao Shanhe, greetings to the Demon Master."

In response to Chu Qinghe's greeting, Pang Ban chuckled and said, "Someone who is only at the early stage of the Innate Realm dares to stand up. The people of the Great Ming Kingdom are quite interesting."

Upon hearing this, Chu Qinghe sighed and said, "If the Demon Master doesn't come out, then naturally I won't have to come out either, but now that things have come to this, there's nothing I can do."

Hearing what Chu Qinghe said, Pang Ban said, "Oh? From what you're saying, it sounds like you're capable of dealing with me once you step forward."

Chu Qinghe smiled and said, "That should be enough."

Hearing Chu Qinghe's words, Pang Ban's lips curled into a cold smile.

However, before Pang Ban could speak, a strong feeling of stagnation suddenly arose from the body next to him.

Immediately afterwards, in the perception of Song Yuanqiao, Kong Zhi and others, the true energy fluctuations within Pang Ban's body, which originally exuded a powerful aura, rapidly emerged.

However, amidst the fluctuations of true energy, Pang Ban's true energy fluctuations changed continuously. In just three breaths, it went from the late stage of the Grandmaster realm all the way down to the peak of the Grandmaster realm.

At the same time, Dongfang Bubai, who was standing next to Chu Qinghe, also experienced a rapid surge of true energy fluctuations in his body, just like Pang Ban, but in an instant, he fell to the peak of the Grandmaster realm.

However, part of his cultivation was sealed.

Sensing the change in the true energy within his body, Pang Ban's expression subtly shifted, unsure of what was happening.

When his gaze fell on Chu Qinghe in the distance, Pang Ban's eyes turned icy as he asked, "You poisoned him?"

Upon hearing Pang Ban's words, the expressions of those around Bright Peak changed, and they all began to circulate their true energy or internal force.

Even Kumārajīva and the Golden Wheel Dharma King were the same.

After glancing at the flustered Kumārajīva and the Golden Wheel Monk beside him, Pang Ban said calmly, "This poison can seal one's cultivation to the peak of the Grandmaster realm. It is only effective against martial artists in the Great Grandmaster or Celestial Realm."

Hearing Pang Ban's words, Kumārajīva and the Golden Wheel Monk first breathed a sigh of relief, then became embarrassed.

Meanwhile, the six major sects at Bright Peak, the Ming Cult, and even the rogue martial artists watching the battle all wore strange expressions.

On the Ming Cult's side, Zhou Dian couldn't help but look blankly at Wei Yi beside him and said with a smile, "Old Bat, why do I feel like I've been insulted?"

Hearing Zhou Dian's words, Wei Yixiao glanced at Zhou Dian and said in a hoarse voice, "If you don't speak, no one will think you're mute!"

Despite his words, Wei Yixiao's expression was somewhat strange after learning about the effects of the poison from Pang Ban.

Since when did poison become a matter of discrimination?

Are people who aren't strong enough not even worthy of being poisoned?

Isn't that a bit much?

For a moment, Wei Yixiao and the others on Bright Peak felt their self-esteem had been somewhat hurt.

There was even an urge to get poisoned myself.

There will be two more chapters tonight!

(End of this chapter)