This sudden and earth-shattering change left not only Ling Mu bewildered, but everyone else as well.
They all stared in disbelief at Ling Hao, whose sword was pointed at Ling Mu's brow.
The person who felt it the most was Ling Yunbo, who was standing by. He saw Ling Hao's choice and the changes in Ling Hao very clearly.
He glanced at Ling Hao with admiration and announced the final result.
"Ling Haosheng won the final championship in the sixteen to eighteen-year-old group, and Ling Mu was the runner-up."
Ling Yunbo's voice was loud and excited, but the entire room remained silent.
The younger generation of the Ling family were stunned, but in an instant, a thunderous roar erupted as they began a heated discussion.
"I've struck gold! I've struck gold! Ling Hao really won! Haha, I'm rich now!"
"I knew the patriarch's judgment was right, very accurate."
"Oh, I really didn't expect this. Ling Hao really won. My poor spirit stones, I'm going to be eating dirt now."
"It's really unbelievable. Ling Mu had already advanced to the late stage of the Golden Core realm, but in the end he still lost to Ling Hao, who was only at the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm."
"Hey, you guys are only concerned about those spirit stones, aren't you? Do you care about how Ling Hao won? Don't you find that sword cry strange? Doesn't it sound a bit familiar?"
"Holy crap, I remember now, that's a sword cry that can only be emitted by those who have comprehended sword intent. Ling Hao comprehended sword intent in the mid-Golden Core stage, this!"
"No wonder the sword trembled just now."
Ling Yunbo was devastated by the result and muttered to himself:
"Impossible! How could this be? Mu'er actually lost! She had the advantage in cultivation, yet she still lost! This!"
Lin Lie comforted him, "Brother Yunbo, victory and defeat are common occurrences in war, so there's no need to worry about it. Your son is still very outstanding, so there's no need to concern yourself with temporary gains or losses."
Others also offered words of comfort.
But Ling Yunbo was in a bad mood. In a competition, winning or losing doesn't really matter, but with the stakes raised, it's a different story.
A mineral vein—that's no small fortune. He looked at Ling Yunfei.
Ling Yunfei beamed with joy, gesturing wildly with pride for Ling Hao and delighted with the mineral vein he had acquired.
He noticed Ling Yunbo looking at him and gave him a bright smile.
"Big brother, they're right. A temporary win or loss doesn't mean anything. Hmm, we have to keep our word."
Ling Yunbo was in turmoil, unable to utter a single word for a long time.
Ling Yuwei was very happy for Ling Hao and said to Qin Feng with delight, "You were right! Xiao Hao really comprehended the sword intent. That's amazing!"
Qin Feng smiled and nodded, thinking to himself that this could be considered repaying a debt of gratitude.
On the battle platform.
Ling Mu stared at the spirit sword so close to him, ready to pierce his forehead and end his life at any moment.
He was lost in thought and confused. He was so outstanding, so why did he still lose, especially on such an important occasion?
Ling Yunbo's voice brought him back to his senses, and he recalled the scene of the final sword strike.
Finally, his sword trembled, as if it had encountered a terrifying nemesis, and his offensive faltered. This gave Ling Hao an opportunity to turn the tide and win.
He realized what was happening, but still asked Ling Hao with suspicion, "You've comprehended sword intent?"
Ling Hao sheathed his spirit sword, his expression returning to calm. He grinned at Ling Mu and nodded affirmatively.
"That's right, thanks to the pressure you put on me, otherwise I don't know how long it would have taken me to have such an opportunity. Thank you."
Ling Mu was completely taken aback upon hearing this, his lips twitched involuntarily, and his eyes were filled with complex emotions.
This feeling of acquiescing to one's opponent was awful, an indescribable discomfort. Finally, he adjusted his breathing and tried to walk off the battle platform.
However, Ling Hao interrupted him at this moment, "Don't rush, Ling Mu, have you forgotten something?"
Everyone could hear what Ling Hao said, and they couldn't help but think of the bet between Ling Hao and Ling Mu.
They all watched this scene with great interest.
"Hehe, this is really interesting. Ling Mu is clearly older than Ling Hao, but he calls Ling Hao 'brother.' Why does he seem a little shy?"
"Hehe, I guess Ling Mu didn't expect to lose either, but a bet is a bet, there's nothing more to say."
Ling Yunbo also knew about this matter and looked at Ling Mu curiously, wondering how he would handle it.
Ling Mu paused, his expression stiffening, and he looked at Ling Hao with some annoyance.
Ling Hao, however, was smiling happily.
"What? Many of our clansmen heard what we said back then. Are you trying to deny it? Oh dear, this is not good for your reputation."
Seeing Ling Hao's smug look and hearing him say some infuriating things, Ling Mu really wanted to have another big fight with Qin Hao.
However, he held back and reluctantly managed to utter a barely audible, whispered "Brother."
Ling Hao was very happy, but he still waved his hand and said, "No, no, your voice is too soft, I can't hear what you're shouting."
Ling Mu was both angry and furious, and said fiercely, "Ling Hao, don't go too far. We're so close, you can definitely hear us."
Ling Hao shook his head. "No, what's the use if I can hear it? You need to make sure everyone can hear it."
Everyone watched this scene with great interest.
Looking at Ling Hao, Ling Yuwei sighed, "Xiao Hao has finally turned the tables today. He used to be bullied by Ling Mu all the time."
Qin Feng commented, "Don't underestimate a young man's potential; there's still plenty of time."
Ling Mu glared at Ling Hao, reluctantly and angrily shouting, "Brother!"
He shouted loudly, and the whole audience could hear him. After he finished shouting, he was about to leave the room.
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