Bai Yue stood there with a vacant look in his eyes; he didn't even hear what Gao Xuan was saying.
Right now, it felt like there were hundreds of people beating drums in his head, hundreds banging gongs, and hundreds wailing and chanting.
In short, his mind was in a complete mess.
He couldn't hear anything, see anything, or even know where he was.
This state lasted for a few seconds before Bai Yue's mental awareness reassembled, and he finally came to his senses.
Intense pain and a strong sense of dizziness followed one after another.
Bai Yue took a deep breath, and the Celestial Peak Thirty-Six Sword Techniques started circulating again, suppressing all physical and mental discomfort, barely restoring his combat capability.
Gao Xuan saw Bai Yue's gaze gradually clearing up, and with concern, said, "How are you, kid? Are you alright? I guess I was too heavy-handed."
He gestured with his hand, saying, "Hurry home now. If you're aggrieved, go talk it out with your mom."
Bai Yue glared fiercely at Gao Xuan but didn't retort. Losing with just one sword, his head nearly split open by Gao Xuan, he had lost too badly this time.
No amount of cursing would save his dignity, and it would only make others look down on him more.
The expressions of the surrounding spectators were indeed quite peculiar. Most of this group disliked Bai Yue, and they were happy to see him taught a lesson.
However, seeing the dignified Silver Sword Hero lose with just one sword also shocked everyone.
No matter how Bai Yue's character was, his status as a Sword Hero wasn't fake. Over the years, Bai Yue might have even reached Level 12.
Yet, Gao Xuan had effortlessly and seemingly casually defeated Bai Yue with a single sword.
If not for Bai Yue looking so pitiful, many would suspect he was putting on a show with Gao Xuan.
Even Xiao Wan was stunned; Bai Yue was much stronger than Xiao Hanshan. Yet Gao Xuan won with ease. Clearly, Bai Yue and Gao Xuan were on different levels now.
In such a state, Gao Xuan's limits were completely unseen.
Xiao Jun, somewhat infatuated, exclaimed, "Gao Xuan is amazing, truly amazing!"
"This is nothing at all."
Xiao Ting had anticipated the result. Others didn't know Guo Zhengjun's strength, but she was well aware.
The level of the great battle between Gao Xuan and Guo Zhengjun was beyond Bai Yue's imagination. Gao Xuan dealing with Bai Yue was simply bullying.
The three sisters of the Xiao Family could stand by easily discussing it, but Lan Tiancheng and Yu Feiying weren't at ease.
Lan Tiancheng's usual smile faded, and he stared deeply at Gao Xuan, lost in thought.
Yu Feiying, on the other hand, had a stern expression and already had a hand on the sword hilt at his waist.
Lan Tiange, hiding behind Lan Tiancheng, covered her mouth with her small hand. She almost screamed out in surprise a moment ago.
Given her level, she couldn't see the exchange during the fight, only the result. She actually hoped Gao Xuan would win, but he won so quickly she couldn't accept it.
Lan Tianshou stood beside his sister, his handsome face pale as a sheet.
Despite having estimated Gao Xuan as highly as possible, the combat display from Gao Xuan still terrified him.
Over one winter break, Gao Xuan had clearly made huge progress. It couldn't even be called progress; it was more like skyrocketing. Now, he had to look up to Gao Xuan.
There were old masters from various noble families present, and they were all amazed by Gao Xuan's swordsmanship.
Speaking just of swordsmanship, Gao Xuan was probably better than everyone present. His Sword Intent was even more exquisite. Even in terms of Sword Qi, Gao Xuan was a level above Bai Yue.
In every aspect, Gao Xuan completely outperformed Bai Yue.
Bai Yue, regaining consciousness, was unwilling to concede defeat; he pointed his sword at Gao Xuan and said, "Again!"
His teeth seemed to have been knocked out, and his face was so swollen that he spoke indistinctly. He looked extremely disheveled, but his gaze was fierce.
The experts present felt it was inappropriate; Bai Yue seemed to be risking his life.
Given Bai Yue's state, it was like a death wish to proceed.
However, there were no experts from the Bai Family present. The others weren't interested in meddling in the Bai Family's matters.
Whether Bai Yue died or Gao Xuan got into trouble, it was good news for them.
Yet Lan Tiancheng and Yu Feiying couldn't stand by and see Bai Yue suffer, so they moved forward to hold Bai Yue on either side.
Lan Tiancheng said to Gao Xuan, "Your swordsmanship is superb; we concede defeat."
Gao Xuan nodded, turned around casually, and left.
"I refuse to accept this, fight again!"
Bai Yue still wore a dissatisfied look, struggling to challenge Gao Xuan again.
"Fight, my ass! The guy beat you so badly you almost pissed yourself."
Lan Tiancheng patted the intact side of Bai Yue's cheek, "You can't handle losing? Think a bit. If you're really unsatisfied, go back and cultivate hard."
Bai Yue's eyes turned blood red; he still wanted to shout, but Lan Tiancheng pressed down on his shoulder firmly.
"Brother, don't be ; it's too embarrassing."
Lan Tiancheng said, "If you're really unhappy, I can fight on your behalf."
Yu Feiying worriedly asked, "How confident are you?"
"Twenty to thirty percent."
Lan Tiancheng said, "This kid's swordsmanship is too refined. In a controlled setting and with restricted weapons, it's tough for anyone to beat him."
Lan Tiancheng felt that Bai Yue wasn't really that vulnerable.
The Sword Assembly used wooden swords to prevent injuries, which could not withstand too much power.
The Thirty-Six Celestial Peaks Sword, with its mountain-like heft and grandeur, had its advantage limited by the wooden swords.
Wooden swords were light, which allowed Gao Xuan to fully exploit his Quick Sword advantage.
Hence, Lan Tiancheng believed the gap between Gao Xuan and Bai Yue wasn't that vast. Of course, Gao Xuan was certainly stronger than Bai Yue—his swordsmanship was even above Lan Tiancheng's. He was a truly fearsome Sword Hero.
Lan Tiancheng was a man of his word; he took the wooden sword from Bai Yue's hand and strode into the circle, "Gao Xuan, I'm Lan Tiancheng. You've defeated my brother Bai Yue; I wish to experience your excellence too."