Old grudges, everyone's watching the drama unfold.

"Hmm?"

When he saw clearly that the newcomer was the youth in red and black robes, the originally calm expression on his Face instantly turned cold.

Clearly, he knew the person.

And he disliked him immensely!

The youth in the red and black robes grinned, revealing a row of forest-white teeth.

His voice carried a hint of playfulness and provocation: "Chu Feiyang, I really didn't expect to run into you here again! It's been a long time; it's about time we settled the accounts between us!"

The Purple-Clothed Prodigy, Chu Feiyang.

With cold eyes, he said in a heavy voice, "Xiao Kuang! Stop pestering me! I've said it before—think whatever you want in your heart, but there is nothing more between us. Don't bother me again!"

Chu Feiyang felt very irritable!

He truly did not want to see Xiao Kuang again; this man was like a piece of sticky plaster.

Whenever they met, he insisted on a fight, acting just like a mad dog.

It was beyond annoying!

The crowd realized what was happening; it turned out these two actually knew each other and even had an old grudge!

No wonder Xiao Kuang would go directly to find Chu Feiyang.

And the Purple-Clothed Prodigy, Chu Feiyang, clearly did not want to continue the struggle with Xiao Kuang here.

He felt that while he was here comprehending Sword Intent, he had just faintly caught a shadow of some kind of Sword Intent.

Therefore, he wanted to pursue that success and continue deepening his perception.

After all, this kind of feeling was something that could be met but not sought!

He really didn't want to waste time!

However, Xiao Kuang wouldn't give him that chance at all.

The more upset Chu Feiyang was, the happier Xiao Kuang felt! He specifically wanted to make Chu Feiyang uncomfortable!

"Boom!"

Xiao Kuang raised his hand and released a burst of spiritual light, wrapped in a violent gale, blasting toward Chu Feiyang!

"Chu Feiyang! You want to keep comprehending? Hehe, I'm going to make sure you can't!"

Xiao Kuang's eyes flashed with a smug light, and his voice was like an unruly cold wind blowing from a frozen land: "Today, I, Xiao Kuang, want your position! Every spot you choose, I want them all!"

"Either get the hell out of this Sword Pool area!"

"If you don't leave, you'll have to fight me, and then be beaten to death!"

Chu Feiyang's figure flashed, avoiding Xiao Kuang's rage-filled strike.

The spiritual light exploded with a bang, stirring up a violent airflow that caused his purple clothes to flutter loudly.

His eyes were full of indignation, and his voice was icy cold:

"Xiao Kuang, you are going too far! For Ru Niang's sake, I have tolerated you again and again. Today, I must teach you a lesson!"

Before his voice could fade, the mana around Chu Feiyang surged, and an extremely condensed purple beam of light rose into the sky.

It tore through the air, carrying a sharp whistling sound as it slashed fiercely toward Xiao Kuang!

"Shut up!"

As soon as Xiao Kuang heard the name "Ru Niang," his Face instantly became distorted, and the anger in his eyes was about to erupt.

At this moment, he was like an enraged Vicious Beast, shouting angrily, "Don't mention that bitch Ru Niang to me! Chu Feiyang! Today I will have your life!"

He let out a roar, his figure moving like lightning as he dodged Chu Feiyang's attack.

At the same time, his hands formed seals, and the crimson light around him intensified.

A violent wave of mana instantly condensed, turning into a heaven-burning flame carrying a destructive aura.

It lunged back toward Chu Feiyang!

Rumble!

The clash between the two Earth Ranking Prodigies instantly shattered the silence of the Sword Pool area.

The violent aftermath of spiritual power spread out like a tsunami.

The surroundings buzzed and vibrated from the shock.

Many Cultivators who were originally immersed in comprehension were startled awake by the intense commotion.

They opened their eyes, their gazes uniformly turning toward the two people fighting fiercely in mid-air.

And hearing the information revealed in the words of Xiao Kuang and Chu Feiyang, the crowd was stunned for a moment, and they couldn't help but feel secretly surprised and confused.

"What exactly is going on?"

"It sounds like there's quite a story between the two of them!"

"And what is the background of that Ru Niang?"

Just as everyone was completely baffled.

In the crowd, a Cultivator holding a folding fan and wearing a feathered crown gave a light cough and spoke mysteriously, "I know a bit about this matter, but... it's hard to say!"

This person's clothing was extraordinary, and his Face was handsome; he was exactly the famous "Bai Xiaosheng" of the Eastern Region—Xie Yunfei.

He traveled everywhere and was well-informed, often making a living by selling various secrets.

Upon hearing this, the crowd immediately caught his drift.

They stepped forward one after another, handing over Spirit Stones, Spiritual Plants, and other items.

"Brother Xie, please enlighten us!"

"Yes, Brother Xie, we would like to hear the details!"

Xie Yunfei took the Spirit Stones and Spiritual Plants handed over by the crowd, a satisfied smile appearing on his Face.

He lightly closed his folding fan, lowered his voice, and began to tell the story vividly to everyone.

"You all don't know, but this Ru Niang was originally Xiao Kuang's Senior Sister, and also Xiao Kuang's Dao Companion!"

He paused, building up the suspense before continuing, "This was originally a pair of lovebirds who were the envy of others, and they were also a famous divine couple in their Sect. But it wasn't until Senior Sister Ru Niang went out for training once, was accidentally injured, and met the Purple-Clothed Prodigy Chu Feiyang, who came to her aid, that things changed!"

Speaking to this point, Xie Yunfei shook his fan and sighed, shaking his head: "Senior Sister Ru Niang found that she liked Chu Feiyang more, so... she left with Chu Feiyang. Afterward, the furious Xiao Kuang chased Chu Feiyang to fight him; whenever they meet, Xiao Kuang will definitely find Chu Feiyang to fight! This grudge is well and truly established!"

Hearing this, everyone suddenly understood.

There was also a commotion in the field!

"So that's how it is!"

"No wonder this Xiao Kuang, as soon as he arrived here and saw Chu Feiyang, didn't even go to comprehend Sword Intent and immediately started fighting Chu Feiyang. It turns out he was cuckolded, and his wife ran off with someone else!"

"Who wouldn't be angry in this situation? It's understandable, completely understandable!"

For a moment, everyone's interest was piqued.

They might not usually like to watch an ordinary fight; after all, comprehending Sword Intent was more important right now.

But who would want to miss such an interesting matter?

And since both sides were Earth Ranking Prodigies, they absolutely had to watch!

This was much more stimulating than simply comprehending Sword Intent!

It just so happened that they hadn't gained anything from comprehending Sword Intent for a long time, so they should also relax a bit.

Someone asked curiously, "Since they have fought many times and Xiao Kuang is so angry, why doesn't he just kill Chu Feiyang?"

Someone nearby immediately explained, clearly knowing quite a bit about this matter: "Xiao Kuang naturally wants to kill Chu Feiyang, but unfortunately both are Earth Ranking Prodigies, and their cultivation is at the peak of the Ninth Layer of Golden Core! In the Earth Ranking, Xiao Kuang is ranked fifty-third, and Chu Feiyang is ranked fifty-second. Their cultivation and rankings are almost identical! Therefore, although they have fought many times, it is very difficult for either to kill the other!"

After hearing this, the crowd understood once more.

Another person rubbed his chin, the light of gossip flashing in his eyes, and asked curiously, "Who do you think will win this time between Xiao Kuang and Chu Feiyang?"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone immediately perked up and began to think about it.

Then they each held their own opinions.

"I think Xiao Kuang can win! His heart is now filled with rage, his Spells are violent, and his combat power must have received a significant boost!"

"That makes sense; this might be the power of love and hate. And he was so arrogant before, saying 'leave or die.' Since he has that confidence, maybe he really has some trump card!"

"But Chu Feiyang is ranked one spot higher after all!"

"Bah! Although he's ranked one spot higher, Xiao Kuang's rage is no joke. Rage can make a person explode with power!"

And Xie Yunfei, the one holding the folding fan and wearing the feathered crown from before.

At this moment, he keenly smelled a business Opportunity and even directly struck a pose.

Spreading his folding fan, he smiled and said, "Since you all are so curious, why not play a little game? I'll be the bookie. You all use Spirit Stones and Spiritual Plants to place your bets, and once the bets are in, there's no going back!"

He pointed to the left and right sides:

"Those who think Xiao Kuang can win, bet on the left; those who think Chu Feiyang can win, bet on the right!"

"Once this matter is over, we will settle up on the spot, fair and square for all!"

Interesting, someone was actually acting as a bookie.

Interesting, too interesting! It just so happened that comprehending Sword Intent felt a bit dull, so this was very attractive.

For a time, many people were moved by the suggestion and came over to place bets, planning to make a profit.

Some felt that Xiao Kuang was now filled with rage and his Spells were violent, so his combat power must have been boosted, and he would surely win.

"Bet on Xiao Kuang! He's so confident this time, he must have a new Move!"

"Right, with rage burning in his chest, his strength will surely increase. I bet on Xiao Kuang!"

Many people placed Spirit Stones, betting on Xiao Kuang.

They felt that what Xiao Kuang said before was arrogant enough, telling Chu Feiyang, "Either get the hell out, or if you don't, you'll have to fight me and then be beaten to death!"

Those words were truly arrogant enough! Confident enough! Based on this confidence alone, they felt that Xiao Kuang had a great chance of winning this time.

There were also some who shook their heads. Although they wanted to bet on Xiao Kuang, there were simply too many people betting on him!

As the saying goes, be greedy when others are fearful, and be fearful when others are greedy.

After thinking about it, some decided to take a gamble and thus placed their bets on the Purple-Clothed Prodigy, Chu Feiyang!

And at this time, in the field, the battle between Xiao Kuang and Chu Feiyang became increasingly fierce.

Two figures crisscrossed in mid-air.

Every collision erupted with an earth-shaking roar. Violent ripples of spiritual power swept in all directions, churning the surrounding air into a state of Chaos.

The rankings of the two were not far apart, and their strength was indeed evenly matched; for a time, they were locked in a stalemate.

But—

Xiao Kuang prided himself on the fact that not long ago, he had just mastered a new Move of considerable power.

By taking him by surprise, he should be able to defeat Chu Feiyang! This was also the reason why he acted so arrogantly and confidently!

"Chu Feiyang! Meet your death! Taste my newly mastered ultimate Move!"

Xiao Kuang gave a violent shout.

A cold light flashed in his eyes as he found an Opportunity and struck suddenly!

His hands rapidly formed seals, and the power of the Golden Core within his body surged wildly.

A giant claw shadow, as black as ink, appeared out of thin air, covered with dizzying runes and emitting a heart-palpitating aura of death.

"Strange Fire Technique—Nether Prison Ghost Claw!"

This was actually a type of fire power!

The pitch-black claw shadow tore through the Void Realm, carrying a power that could corrode all things.

It whistled through the air, clawing down toward Chu Feiyang's head!

Seeing this, Chu Feiyang's expression indeed changed slightly! He could feel the powerful might contained in this Move, which was more formidable than any of Xiao Kuang's previous Moves.

Even more dangerous was that he had never seen this Move before, making it difficult to judge the best way to respond for a moment!

But in the next moment, Chu Feiyang slightly closed his eyes.

In his mind, the trace of that faint "Intent" he had comprehended near the Sword Pool earlier emerged.

It was a subtle grasp of the Origin of all things in heaven and earth, transcending Spells and Moves.

He followed his instinct, not deliberately performing any sophisticated sword Moves, but simply condensing the mana in his body and attempting to meet that Nether Prison Ghost Claw.

"Boom!"

At the moment the mana was blasted out.

Chu Feiyang successfully caught a trace of the trajectory of "Intent," and as if guided by a higher power, he merged it into the Spell he had cast!

What was originally just an ordinary wave of mana.

Under the blessing of this trace of "Intent," its power instantly surged!

A purple spiritual light rose into the sky.

It was no longer a simple Move or Spell, but more like the manifestation of the power of a Concept, carrying an irresistible might.

With a bang, it directly shattered Xiao Kuang's confident "Nether Prison Ghost Claw"!

"Boom—!"

The purple light shone, and that pitch-black Fire-type Spell, the Nether Prison Ghost Claw.

Instantly exploded into fragments of spiritual light!

At the same time.

"Pfft!"

Under Xiao Kuang's incredulous gaze, his attack collapsed with a bang.

The powerful backlash caused a sweetness in his throat, and he sprayed out a mouthful of blood.

Then, his body flew backward like a kite with its string cut, crashing heavily to the ground and splashing up a cloud of dust.

"Cough! Cough cough cough!"

Xiao Kuang clutched his chest.

His heart hurt very much right now!

He had actually failed?

Why!

Why was the ultimate Move he had practiced so hard, the one he regarded as a certain-kill Move,

Still not a match for that Chu Feiyang?

Could it be, could it be... that I am truly inferior to this Chu Feiyang??

"Defeated... defeated?"

Those onlookers who had watched this battle and bet on Xiao Kuang to win were also completely stunned!

They had watched Xiao Kuang use that attack.

Looking at Xiao Kuang's expression, so confident and smug, they had thought the battle was about to end and Xiao Kuang was going to win!

As a result, in the blink of an eye, the battle indeed ended.

But the one who was defeated was actually Xiao Kuang!

He actually lost? And lost so decisively?! Get up and keep fighting!

Find a way to kill Chu Feiyang! Where is your rage? Where is your pride?

"Sigh!"

Immediately, many people beat their chests and stamped their feet, feeling extremely annoyed: "Sigh! What a mess, it turns out he's not Chu Feiyang's match after all!"

Hearing this, someone nodded with a Face full of annoyance: "Yeah, he's not his match but still acted so arrogant, saying something about 'leave or die.' I was really fooled by Xiao Kuang's words!"

In the crowd, someone else felt very pained: "Pah, a waste of my Spirit Stones! And this is the result? No wonder his wife ran off with someone else; he simply can't compare to Chu Feiyang!"

These discussions were like blades coming from all directions, stabbing fiercely into Xiao Kuang's heart.

Xiao Kuang clutched his chest and struggled to climb up from the ground, his Face as pale as paper, with a trace of blood still hanging from the corner of his mouth.

Chu Feiyang stood with his hands slightly behind his back, his purple clothes fluttering, appearing distinguished and outstanding in mid-air.

Looking at his appearance alone.

It indeed wasn't Ru Niang's fault.

If she had encountered danger at that time, and the other party indeed had the grace of saving her life, while also striking such a cool pose.

In this situation, anyone's eyes would light up slightly, their heart filled with gratitude, and they would wish they could run off with Chu Feiyang!

And Chu Feiyang looked at Xiao Kuang indifferently, his voice calm yet carrying a sense of majesty. He spoke faintly, "For Ru Niang's sake, I will let you off the hook one last time. Xiao Kuang, remember this: what you think in your heart doesn't matter, but if you dare to pester me again next time, I will surely kill you!"

Hearing this, Xiao Kuang was both ashamed and angry, clenching his fists so hard that his fingernails almost embedded themselves in his flesh.

For Ru Niang's sake?

Was Ru Niang your fucking wife at the beginning?

Bitch! You pair of bitches!

Of course, Chu Feiyang didn't think so; he felt that love was entirely a matter of personal freedom.

Ru Niang was not Xiao Kuang's private property, and he hadn't intentionally stolen someone's love; it was just that by a stroke of luck, both sides had indeed taken a liking to each other... and at this moment.

Xiao Kuang's ears were filled with the discussions of the crowd, and he thought of how he had been full of confidence before.

Saying things like "leave or die."

At this moment, his Face turned bright red, and he wished he could find a hole to crawl into.

He also knew, of course, that Chu Feiyang was able to win because he had captured a subtle trace of the power of "Intent."

Abominable "Intent," damned "Intent"!

If it weren't for that trace of "Intent," he would have been able to win!

Xiao Kuang's heart was surging with rage, but facing Chu Feiyang's cold gaze, he didn't dare to strike rashly again.

And just as Xiao Kuang was filled with resentment and hatred and the crowd was discussing animatedly.

On Ye Qing's side, sitting cross-legged, his heart suddenly stirred, and he slowly opened his eyes.