(Congratulations to Lu Yi Yao for becoming the Sect Leader of this book)

Witnessing Hodder being killed by Gao Xuan with a single strike, Jin Yutang was truly scared.

He had also made quite a few preparations for this championship match. However, it was impossible for him to be stronger than Hodder.

The silver Sword Rainbow unleashed by Gao Xuan was grand and mighty, fierce beyond compare. The strike had no other variations and relied solely on the powerful Sword Qi to directly annihilate Hodder.

The gap in strength between the two was fully displayed in that single strike.

Jin Yutang estimated the Sword Qi unleashed by Gao Xuan reached at least two million degrees. This value had already reached the Golden Level. No matter what methods he employed, he couldn't withstand that strike.

Even more frightening was that Gao Xuan truly dared to kill, and he did so right in front of Tifeng.

Tifeng looked extremely angry, but showed no intention of instantly taking revenge.

When Jin Yutang had threatened to kill Gao Xuan, he was lofty and extremely proud.

Upon realizing he might be killed himself, Jin Yutang became cowardly.

He was too embarrassed to directly forfeit the match, hoping the coach would understand his intentions and voluntarily declare forfeiture, preserving his last bit of dignity.

The other members of the Thousand Mechanism Sword Team understood clearly; Jin Yutang was afraid.

Jin Yutang was of the Direct Lineage of the Jin Family, usually arrogant and bossy. Everyone disliked Jin Yutang.

At this moment, the faces of several team members were emotionless, but inwardly, they couldn't help but feel schadenfreude.

The coach clearly understood Jin Yutang's intentions, but dared not directly declare a loss.

The Sword Dao championship is held once every two years. It is the focal point of attention throughout the entire Alliance.

With talents like Jin Yutang and Hodder, the Thousand Mechanism Star Realm was confident of winning the championship. Their expectations for the sword team were exceedingly high.

As the head coach, admitting defeat without fighting was easy, but going back would mean shouldering all the responsibility and facing pressure from all sides.

Nobody cared how formidable Gao Xuan was or how much Jin Yutang feared death; they would simply remember that it was him, the head coach, who forfeited the match on the spot.

On the other hand, the head coach still believed they had a chance to win.

The earth-shattering strike by Gao Xuan clearly wasn't just his own power. It was too exaggerated.

According to the information understood about Gao Xuan, he had also displayed such silver Sword Qi before, but its power was not so exaggerated.

The head coach believed that Gao Xuan didn't intentionally want to kill Hodder; no one would want to make enemies with the Odin Family. Moreover, in front of a crowd, Gao Xuan had no need to kill publicly.

The only explanation was that Gao Xuan fully unleashed his power, unable to control the Sword Qi, which resulted in Hodder's death.

Now, Gao Xuan was at his weakest stage. Sending anyone up there might have a chance of winning.

The head coach dismissed others and spoke alone with Jin Yutang, sharing his analysis.

Jin Yutang was moved by his words and felt that the coach's analysis made a lot of sense.

He hesitantly glanced at Gao Xuan on the arena, whose aura was long and steady, his expression calm and serene, showing no sign of weakness or strength.

To say the opponent was pretending, this act was too convincing.

Staff were clearing the arena; Hodder's flesh had exploded, splattering onto the air-glass surrounding the arena. The robot collected the clumps of flesh, while the remaining bloodstains were quickly cleansed with detergent.

Three layers of air-glass had been shattered by Sword Qi and were being replaced urgently. It would take at least a few minutes to tidy up the scene.

Jin Yutang hesitated; if he went on stage now, he might defeat Gao Xuan with one strike, becoming the overall champion, a hero across the Alliance.

He could even avenge Hodder and quell his own anger.

All these premises relied on the possibility that Gao Xuan couldn't retaliate.

If Gao Xuan still had some strength left, what would he do?

Jin Yutang had never encountered such a situation; he wanted to take the risk but feared failure because the cost of failure was too high.

After all, Jin Yutang was young and couldn't resist trying a risky attempt.

Just as he was about to speak, a communication arrived. The smart watch projected a light screen showing Jin Guangyao. By rank, she should be his great-grandmother.

Jin Guangyao was a renowned female Golden Powerhouse of the Jin Family, her status far higher than Jin Guangshan's. Jin Yutang had learned Swordsmanship from her and held her in great reverence.

He answered the call and stood up respectfully to bow and salute.

Jin Guangyao didn't bother with pleasantries; she directly said, "Forfeit the match."

Jin Yutang was quite surprised; his great-grandma always enjoyed strength, so why would she take the initiative to make him admit defeat?

Jin Guangyao understood Jin Yutang's doubts and explained, "Winning would mean getting the championship; losing would cost your life. The championship is important, but it's not worth risking your life."

"You can't even see through Gao Xuan's strength, so what qualifications do you have to bet? Just because you're bold? Giving up is the best choice."

This reasoning is actually very simple, just that the person involved is often confused.

Jin Yutang was young and couldn't see through the pros and cons immediately.

With Jin Guangyao's words, Jin Yutang finally realized the truth. With her instructions, at least mentally he could convince himself.

It's not that he was timid and afraid of battle, but his great-grandma wouldn't allow it.

Jin Yutang told the coach, "Coach, I'm not going up."

The coach was rather disappointed but could only nod. Being a Direct Lineage of the Jin Family, Jin Yutang held a noble status, and he dared not force him onto the field.

The coach seemed a bit unwilling; the list for the match had already been arranged, and normally it couldn't be changed on a whim.

He went up to negotiate with the referee, expressing a wish to replace a player temporarily, only to be sternly rejected.

Hodder died on the field, and strictly speaking, the referee also bore a considerable responsibility. At this point, he had to enforce the rules strictly, ensuring no mistakes occurred on his part.

If the coach requested a personnel change and later it was found to be an issue, it would be a major problem. He certainly couldn't shoulder this blame for the opposite party.

The referee vigorously struck the Golden Gong: "Thousand Mechanism University forfeits the match, Gao Xuan wins."

This decision caught the audience off guard. They fell silent for a moment before suddenly bursting into applause and cheers.

After a few minutes of adjustment, the audience had returned to normal. Following the bloody spectacle, the audience seemed even more excited.

Fans who love swordsmanship competitions are actually fond of strong combat forces.

The scene of Hodder being killed was incredibly shocking and thrilling for the majority of viewers.

Gao Xuan's excessive handsomeness led to an excess of female fans. Male fans felt that Gao Xuan was too pretty, lacking the fierce courage of a Sword Hero.

This strike corrected everyone's prejudice against Gao Xuan.

As per the match procedure, the chairman of the organizing committee, Qin Ken, came on stage and announced that Golden Bull University had won this year's championship.

The audience collectively shouted, "Gao Xuan, Sword King! Gao Xuan, Sword King!"

The Battle Net platform was filled with barrage shouting: Gao Xuan crowned King!

The so-called Sword King is the best swordsman of the finals. To elevate the prestige of the finals, the title of Sword King was introduced.

Undoubtedly, Sword King is the highest honor a youth in the Alliance can receive. No other accolade can compare.

Every Sword King can brag about this title for life.

In fact, the vast majority of Sword Kings achieve great accomplishments. Few Sword Kings boast about their title in their later years.

Conversely, these Sword Kings' brilliant achievements enhance the worth of the Sword King title.

All the audience believed Gao Xuan deserved the Sword King title, as he was the only one eligible to receive it this year.

However, it was up to the committee, not the audience, to decide who received the Sword King title.

For someone like Gao Xuan, the title was impossible to give to anyone else since he was the only one who participated in the finals.

Qin Ken approached Gao Xuan and gave him a slight smile, "Gao Xuan, do you assume that the Sword King title must be awarded to you?"

Gao Xuan kept silent, his closed eyes serene, seemingly indifferent to Qin Ken's words.

This attitude surprised Qin Ken; the championship is a group honor, but the Sword King title is more prestigious and significant.

Qin Ken added, "You killed Hodder and used powerful marvels. Whether it counts as a violation is up to me alone."

Gao Xuan asked, "Are you threatening me?"

"Haha..."

Qin Ken laughed insincerely, "I'm just giving you a heads-up. Perhaps, a Creation Golden Core might sway my mind."

"Not only a threat but also extortion."

Gao Xuan was taken a bit by surprise, "I really didn't see this coming; it's incredible how black-hearted and thick-skinned you are."

Qin Ken, being very experienced, remained unfazed by Gao Xuan's sarcasm. He held the upper hand, and if Gao Xuan didn't toe the line, he wouldn't hesitate to act.

He calmly said, "I promised to award you the championship, but never said the Sword King title was included."

Gao Xuan only mentioned the championship, not the Sword King title, making Qin Ken suspicious.

At this moment, he naturally had to test Gao Xuan. It'd be best to swindle the Creation Golden Core beforehand.

Qin Ken was honestly worried, fearing Gao Xuan might be killed by Tifeng once he stepped out. Moreover, he feared Gao Xuan might not keep his promises.

Seizing this chance, he certainly had to take advantage.

Gao Xuan furrowed his brows slightly; Qin Ken attempting tricks at this time was unexpected.

The championship might be trivial, but the Sword King title was crucial. The current affairs were ultimately for the Sword King title.

Qin Ken's move was indeed sly. The timing was particularly precise.

If Qin Ken withheld the Sword King title, he'd face massive criticism.

But Gao Xuan didn't have time to engage in this hassle. The missed opportunity meant he was unlikely to participate in the Sword Dao League again.

Gao Xuan's silence made Qin Ken slightly unsure. However, his face displayed a calm smile, acting as though he had the upper hand.

After a tense standoff lasting over ten seconds, Gao Xuan stretched out his hand, revealing the Creation Golden Core in his palm.

Qin Ken's smile grew genuinely pleased, with even his old eyes sparkling.

He praised, "Smart move. You give me the item, I give you what you desire. Everyone gets what they need."

Despite saying this, Qin Ken had already decided that once he had the Creation Golden Core, he wouldn't even grant Gao Xuan the championship.

He'd claim someone reported Gao Xuan for violations, using marvels and special drugs while committing murder.

Not only stripping him of the championship honor but tarnishing Gao Xuan's reputation.

While his heart brewed such wickedness, his old face smiled increasingly brightly as he naturally reached out to take the Creation Golden Core.

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