Looking at the resolute look in his sister's eyes, he felt a pang of sadness, but he still gritted his teeth and nodded: "Okay!"
"Then when you go up there, don't hesitate, just forfeit. Don't get entangled with He Qiang!"
He knew all too well the He family's treachery and feared for his sister's safety.
Lu Yuexi nodded vigorously, turned around and walked back to the center of the arena. She bowed to the city lord on the platform and said, "Your Majesty, I request a change of participants."
"In the first round, I will replace my elder brother Lu Duxian to play against He Qiang from the He family."
"According to the competition rules, changing a contestant before the start of the competition is in accordance with the rules as long as the other party agrees. Please grant me permission."
The city lord sat on the high platform, his fingers lightly tapping the armrest, his gaze sweeping between Lu Yuexi and He Qiang.
He then gestured with his chin towards the He family's direction: "The rules do allow it. Do you, the He family, agree?"
All eyes instantly turned to He Qiang on the stage. He Qiang raised an eyebrow and sized up Lu Yuexi.
A hint of amusement flashed in his eyes, followed by a sneer and an arrogant tone: "It doesn't matter who it is!"
He spoke casually, but in his heart he was plotting something wicked. Lu Yuexi was a woman with low cultivation; if he waited for her to go on stage...
Before she could say "surrender," he would kill her directly. Even if the Lu family held him accountable, he could claim it was an "accident in the match," since fists and feet have no eyes on the ring!
It can eliminate the Lu family's genius girl and also reduce the Lu family's fighting force, which is a win-win situation!
The surrounding audience, failing to grasp He Qiang's intentions, found Lu Yuexi's actions inexplicable and began to discuss among themselves:
"Miss Lu, have you gone mad? Going up and surrendering willingly, isn't that just giving away points?"
"I think the Lu family is out of options and has no choice but to give up!"
"He Qiang will definitely take this opportunity to humiliate Miss Lu. This is going to be a good show!"
The elders of the Lu family looked increasingly grim, but they understood Lu Yuexi's good intentions. They could only clench their fists and pray that she could safely abstain.
Lu Zhenhai watched his daughter's retreating figure, his eyes filled with heartache, but he also knew that this was a helpless act. He could only silently pray in his heart, "Yuexi, you must come down safely."
Xiao Chen stood still, looking at Lu Yuexi on the arena, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes.
This girl may seem gentle, but she is brave and resourceful. She is willing to sacrifice herself for her family, which is a rare quality.
He naturally saw through He Qiang's thoughts. His fingers twitched slightly. If He Qiang dared to make a move, he wouldn't mind taking action in advance and letting this young master of the He family suffer.
Lu Yuexi took a deep breath and walked step by step onto the ring, showing no fear in the face of He Qiang's provocative gaze.
He simply said coldly, "He Qiang, I am no match for you. I forfeit this round."
Before Lu Yuexi could finish saying "I abstain," the city lord on the high platform suddenly raised his hand.
His voice was calm yet carried an undeniable authority: "The competition has begun. Forfeiting is only allowed before the referee announces the start of the match. Now—make your move."
These words struck like a thunderbolt, instantly shattering Lu Yuexi's hopes! She abruptly turned to look at the city lord, her eyes filled with disbelief.
She had clearly announced her abstention, but the city lord deliberately ignored it, obviously showing favoritism towards He Qiang!
He Qiang, who had been poised to act, unleashed his second-stage Creation Realm spiritual power as soon as the city lord finished speaking, like boiling water.
With his right fist clenched, a layer of murky spiritual light enveloped his fist, and with a sharp sound that tore through the air, he slammed it hard toward Lu Yuexi's back!
"Want to forfeit? Too late!"
He Qiang's eyes were filled with ruthlessness. He didn't hold back at all in this punch; the wind from the punch carried away the rubble.
The force of the blow violently lifted Lu Yuexi's moon-white skirt, causing even the white jade slabs of the arena to tremble slightly.
He wanted to take this opportunity to obliterate Lu Yuexi, extinguishing any hope the Lu family might have of turning the tables!
"Yuexi! Get out of the way!"
Lu Duxian, sitting below the stage, was furious and roared as he tried to rush onto the stage, but was firmly stopped by the guards of the He family. He could only watch helplessly as the fist approached, his eyes turning red with anxiety.
The Lu family members turned deathly pale. Lu Zhenhai suddenly stood up, pointed at the city lord, and roared, "City lord! She has already forfeited! How could you allow He Qiang to kill her!"
But the city lord sat upright on the high platform, picked up his teacup and took a small sip, seemingly oblivious to Lu Zhenhai's roar.
They didn't see the danger on the ring, completely ignoring the danger.
He was already biased towards the He family. If Lu Yuexi died, the Lu family's strength would be greatly weakened. After the He family annexed the Lu family, they would definitely give the City Lord's Mansion more benefits.
Lu Yuexi felt a biting wind pressure coming from her back, and the shadow of death instantly loomed over her.
She tried to dodge, but He Qiang's punches were too fast. Her sixth-level Dao Inquiry cultivation was not enough to react in time. She could only watch helplessly as the fist got closer and closer, and closed her eyes in despair.
At this critical moment, a dazzling silver light suddenly shot out from below the stage—
It was an extremely sharp spear intent, like a stream of light cutting through the darkness, appearing in front of Lu Yuexi in an instant!
"clang!"
A deafening crash echoed across the arena. The silver light clashed violently with He Qiang's fist.
The murky fist imprint shattered instantly like a fragile bubble, and the violent spiritual energy spread in all directions, shaking the white jade slab of the arena and causing countless cracks to appear.
He Qiang felt a terrifying force surge through his fist, and his arm instantly went numb.
He felt as if he had been hit by a heavy hammer, and staggered back seven or eight steps before he could barely regain his balance.
He looked down at his slightly trembling right hand, his eyes filled with disbelief. His full-force attack had been blocked so easily!
Lu Yuexi slowly opened her eyes and saw a silver-white spear floating in front of her, its tip still humming slightly. It was Xiao Chen's Wandering Dragon Spear.
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