Chapter 207
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Chapter 207: Accept The Challenge!
That was Shangguan Ming Hou, ranked third within the younger generation of the Ancient Spirit Village, only below Shangguan Chen Feng and Shangguan Xi Wei. No one else in the younger generation could match Shangguan Ming Hou except those two.
At this moment, the gazes of Shangguan Xi Wei, Shangguan Chen Feng, Shangguan Cheng Ya, and the others landed on Shangguan Ming Hou. Under everyone’s attention, he maintained a calm expression with hints of sharpness as he walked casually to the field. His slender, tall figure was like a long sharp spear!
“Is Brother Ming Hou going to challenge Brother Chen Feng or Sister Xi Wei?”
Some youngsters discussed softly. With Shangguan Ming Hou’s strength, he could only challenge those two.
Su Yi stood on the stone pier as he looked through the densely packed crowd and sized up Shangguan Ming Hou. His heart quivered as he sensed the young man’s extraordinary aura. Most likely, he was not much weaker than Shangguan Xi Wei, though younger in age.
“Looks like things are going to get lively.”
The elders at the scene were slightly stunned when they saw Shangguan Ming Hou step up. Their faces then revealed smiles of anticipation.
Everyone looked forward to seeing whether Shangguan Ming Hou would challenge Shangguan Chen Feng or Shangguan Xi Wei. Regardless of his choice, it would definitely be an exciting battle!
“Village head granny, may I ask if I can challenge anyone to battle today?”
After glancing around at his surroundings, Shangguan Ming Hou respectfully asked Shangguan Cheng Ya.
Hearing his words, all the villagers showed uncertain expressions.
Shangguan Cheng Ya smiled slightly and nodded. “Of course. You may even challenge the village elders as long as they agree.”
“I understand.”
Shangguan Ming Hou nodded to the village head. Then he turned, his sharp eyes gleaming as he looked in a specific direction.
The crowd followed his gaze, automatically parting to create a path as their attention landed on Su Yi.
Su Yi was watching the scene when he felt Shangguan Ming Hou’s direct stare. He had clearly come prepared for this.
“It’s him…”
“Could it be that Brother Ming Hou wants to challenge Yi Su, the outsider?!”
Someone muttered in surprise.
“Shangguan Ming Hou wants to challenge Brother Yi Su?”
Shangguan Yu, Shangguan Yan, and Shangguan Ye glanced at each other.
“Someone is seeking humiliation for themselves!”
Their gazes revealed malicious smiles.
Su Yi stood on the stone pier while still chewing the beast meat in his hand. His heart skipped a beat when thousands of eyes turned toward him.
Shangguan Ming Hou’s sharp gaze fixed on Su Yi as he spoke: “I heard that Sir defeated Xiong Lie of the Mighty Bear Tribe, so your strength should be sufficient to fight me. I, Shangguan Ming Hou, wish to seek guidance from my Ancient Spirit Village’s esteemed guest. Of course, as our esteemed guest, you may decline if you lack the courage.”
Though Shangguan Ming Hou spoke of seeking guidance, he clearly wanted to test and verify Su Yi’s abilities. He deliberately avoided the word “challenge,” deeming that Su Yi didn’t merit such recognition.
“Looks like Shangguan Ming Hou came prepared!”
The village elders understood his intentions but didn’t intervene, maintaining their smiles. Curious gazes fell on Su Yi, wondering if the rumors of his victory over Xiong Lie were true.
Shangguan Cheng Ya’s face remained calm as usual, a faint smile in her eyes.
After Shangguan Ming Hou’s words, the young onlookers stared at Su Yi with both expectation and doubt.
“He doesn’t seem very old. I doubt he has the strength to defeat Xiong Lie!”
“Once Brother Ming Hou fights him, we’ll know if it’s true or false!”
“Let’s see if that Yi Su dares to accept the challenge!”
Whispers spread through the crowd.
Su Yi glanced at Shangguan Ming Hou. Though he didn’t speak, he was laughing bitterly inside.
“Sir, you may decline. If you do, I’ll leave the field immediately,” Shangguan Ming Hou said, noting Su Yi’s silence.
Shangguan Xi Wei’s face showed a helpless bitter smile.
She knew Shangguan Ming Hou was doing this deliberately. If Yi Su declined, he would lose his status as an esteemed guest in the Ancient Spirit Village.
By their traditions, refusing a challenge at such an important event marked one as a coward – a lifelong humiliation.
“Big brother, that fellow seems to want to challenge you.” Su Tian Que hugged his wine jar, his small eyes ignoring Shangguan Ming Hou as he focused on drinking and eating.
“Hehe…”
Su Yi smiled faintly, tossing his remaining meat to Su Tian Que. Lifting his head slightly, he replied with a smile, “Very well, I’ll play with you!”
He knew he could no longer hide, nor was there any need to.
In this world where strength commanded respect, even this terrifying village followed the same principle.
Su Yi understood that refusing today’s challenge would cost him his future position in the village.
“Swoosh…” As his words fell, Xuan Qi surged beneath his feet. He stepped off the stone pier, his figure leaping down to land before the crowd.
The people parted, creating a path as Su Yi strode to the field.
The surrounding gazes shifted from stunned to excited.
“Hehe, someone’s about to be humiliated!”
Shangguan Yan and his companions giggled as they settled in to watch the show.
After all, they knew Su Yi’s strength best.
Since Shangguan Ming Hou had never believed in Su Yi’s abilities and now sought to humiliate him, they were naturally eager to enjoy the spectacle.
“Brother Ming Hou, go for it!”
“Brother Ming Hou will definitely win!”
As Su Yi stepped onto the field, the surrounding youngsters cheered for Shangguan Ming Hou.
This was, after all, the Ancient Spirit Village, and most hoped for Shangguan Ming Hou’s victory.
Watching Su Yi approach, Shangguan Ming Hou sized up the skinny young man before him. His handsome face showed a hint of a smile, though his sharp gaze never softened as he said, “I didn’t expect you to accept the challenge. However, even if you are my Ancient Spirit Village’s esteemed guest, I won’t show you any mercy.”
“Get on with it. Even if you give it your all, you’re still not my opponent!”
Glancing at his similarly-aged opponent while the atmosphere grew increasingly intense, Su Yi felt his young blood beginning to boil with excitement.
