Fellow Daoist! That scoundrel has written a new book again.

The more Xu San'er thought about it, the more likely it seemed, whether it was a "passive sword strike" when facing a strong opponent or a suppression of cultivation level when facing a weak opponent.

The final result is always the same: a single sword strike breaks through the deadly situation.

It's hard to tell the difference.

This explains how Zhu Wuyao was able to never make a mistake.

But now everyone has figured out the key.

If in tomorrow's competition... Zhu Wuyao felt unable to unleash the "Passive Sword" technique and chose a weaker opponent whom he could suppress with his cultivation level, only to be replaced by a stronger opponent, then he would be unable to achieve the effect of breaking the killing situation with a single sword.

The myth of Zhu Wuyao will be completely shattered.

At that time, the fame I've built up over the past few days will likely backfire completely!

Therefore, after Zhu Wuyao accepted the challenge for the day, Xu San'er quickly went up to him and told him the truth about the argument that had just taken place.

Zhu Wuyao nodded.

This indicates that the information is already known.

Seeing her nonchalant attitude, Xu San'er became a little anxious.

"Sister Zhu, please at least tell me the truth: are you sure you can accept those challenges tomorrow?"

"If not, let's make plans as soon as possible and work together to find a way to postpone tomorrow's match, so we can at least preserve our current reputation!"

The three of them set up a soundproof barrier for their conversation. Zhu Wuyao looked around and saw a crowd of people, some fanatical, some disdainful, some full of expectation, and some harboring malice.

Finally, he met Hua Yingting's slightly worried eyes.

"Ah Yao, why don't we leave the Star-Picking Tower? If we join forces, we can easily deal with any attempt to ambush us. The world is vast, and we can roam freely anywhere."

Zhu Wuyao withdrew her wrist and shook her head.

She absolutely could not give Shen Xun a chance to gain momentum.

"Both winning and losing have momentum; the winner takes all, while the loser will always lose again and again."

"Shen Xun will definitely step onto the battle stage tomorrow."

"If I back down, it will be tantamount to handing over my luck, and I'm afraid it will be even harder to win next time we clash."

This is also one of the reasons why Zhu Wuyao refused to back down.

There are two good opportunities to suppress Shen Xun—

First, back then.

The second is now.

If he becomes a disciple and gains more followers, he might truly become the villain in the story.

I'm afraid that no matter where I go, I'll eventually run into the protagonist of the story.

At that time, unlike in the Star-Picking Tower, there won't be any "fellow disciples" to consider. Not only will they kill her, but her friends may also be implicated.

If Zhu Wuyao cannot keep Shen Xun at the Star-Picking Tower and establish a dominant position through these competitions, he will absolutely not take the crisis out with him.

She had no way out.

You either stride confidently to become a winner, or you suffer a crushing defeat and live in constant fear.

Moreover, the stage has already been set up, and everyone is eagerly anticipating it. She, the leading lady, must eventually take the stage. Even if the people behind the scenes want to promote Shen Xun, a more promising young talent, they will have to get past her first.

To expect her to be a stepping stone, risking her life to make way for the chosen one in the story... is by no means that easy.

Zhu Wuyao couldn't see through Zhaixinglou's attitude.

But she prefers to consider the worst-case scenario.

"Ah Yao, your current situation is already very dangerous. It makes people feel like... the building is about to collapse."

Xu San'er nodded quickly, indicating his approval.

This isn't him being pessimistic!

At the beginning, no one expected that such a high platform would be built.

Because he knew that Zhu Wuyao's sword strike was suspicious, and he was content with earning some spirit stones, but he never thought that he could become famous to this extent because of it.

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"Shen Xun, are you really confident?"

Looking at the three people, Zhu Wuyao and his companions, who were talking on the other side, Ying Mang continued to ask:

“We’ve used our resources to help you elevate her to such a high position, and we’re almost able to clear her name of her previous stigma.”

"If she can fall, we will naturally get what we want. During the battle for the throne among the direct disciples, everyone will have no scruples when attacking her. They might even make things difficult for her because of their dislike for her, which might make her lose her spirit."

"But if her sword strike wasn't what you guessed, then all our moves would have been for nothing."

Not only were the three of them worried, but Zhu Wuyao and the others were also concerned.

Shen Xun and the other two also felt that this matter was extremely risky.

If she can't suppress Zhu Wuyao tomorrow, this gyrfalcon will truly be riding the wind and soaring through the sky.

Ultimately, it all comes down to how much real skill she actually possesses.

Shen Xun stood with his sword in hand and said:

"I bet she's a fake expert."

I bet her sword strike wasn't that powerful.

Zhu Wuyao's ability to break the killing trap with a single sword strike was indeed shocking. She even fought for six consecutive days without ever losing, but Shen Xun didn't believe she was that strong.

This sword technique must have an extremely fatal weakness.

People all admire heroes.

But what if they discovered that the famous sword strike of the person they admired was nothing but a lie, that those hundreds of spirit stones were just a waste of time, and that there were no real heroes on the dueling stage, only a petty person clinging to a false reputation...

Those spirit stones earned from trading battle invitations will probably all have to be returned.

From then on, no matter how far Zhu Wuyao went.

Even if one day she becomes famous and renowned.

This stain cannot be washed away; it will always leave people with doubts and make them feel that it was just another scam.

If a hundred or a thousand people do not believe it, then a hundred or a thousand people will go and test Zhu Wuyao's abilities for him.

The opposition has already been established.

Zhu Wuyao was his enemy.

Shen Xun not only wants to ruin her current reputation, but also wants to ensure that she can never rise again.

What does it mean to respect the enemy?

That is respect.

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Many people are waiting for the show to begin.

After these days of fermentation, public opinion about Zhu Wuyao has completely split into two extremes.

The controversy surrounding her has intensified.

"Sixty consecutive duels, all of which she broke through the deadly situation with a single sword strike, and yet some people still question her strength?"

"Who can argue with that! Even if there were some oddities, she still managed to do it. She truly deserves the title 'Autumn Leaves Inviting the Fallen.' It's just a pity I didn't get to witness the magnificent sight of leaves sweeping across the sky!"

"That makes sense... She disappeared for over a decade, and upon her return, she only relied on this one sword to defend herself. I wonder if she has become stronger, or if she can no longer execute the Falling Leaf Sword Technique and is therefore eager to protect her reputation."

"Oh, I know that. Her previous sword was destroyed. Every time she appears in the world, she can only make one move. It can't withstand the power of the Falling Leaf Sword at all."

"She's desperate to maintain her position!"

"That's right. If she can't use the Falling Leaf Sword Technique and has no other killing move to rely on, the theft of her luck is enough to bring her to the bottom."

"Things are different now! This 'Passive Sword Strike' seems to have made her even more renowned than before!"

"Haven't you heard? Not only can the Falling Leaf Sword Technique not be used, but this new sword move is actually quite strange..."

……

Someone shouted, "Zhu Wuyao has stepped onto the battle stage!" The murmurs of the crowd instantly subsided.

They saw Zhu Wuyao, who had no sword in his hand.