As for Fang Yuan's rejection, Director Liu wasn't angry at all, and even the smile on his face remained unchanged.
After all, recruiting Fang Yuan was a spur-of-the-moment decision, and if it didn't succeed, it didn't matter.
"Well then, Young Master, could you please get off my foolish guard?" Director Liu said again.
From the beginning until now, Fang Yuan had been sitting on Jiang Yuanhua, and despite Jiang Yuanhua's strength, he couldn't escape, having been used as a cushion for several minutes.
"No problem."
Fang Yuan patted his butt, stood up, and Jiang Yuanhua quickly and shamefully covered his head and left. He noticed that Ji Congyun, who was in the sky, was looking at him with disgust.
Jiang Yuanhua immediately regretted it deeply. The Fourteenth Prince had brought so many guards, but in order to make his master happy, he chose to be the first to step forward.
Now, he might not even be able to stay as a guard anymore.
"Well then, Lord Marquis, we're ready to take our leave."
The task was complete, and the Royal Guard no longer intended to stay. Director Liu floated over to Ye Chuan's side:
"Young Master Ye, please come aboard."
"Please wait a moment!" Ye Chuan said: "Before we leave, I would like to challenge someone!"
"Who?"
Ye Chuan pointed at Fang Yuan: "Him!"
From the very first moment he met Fang Yuan, the latter had humiliated him, causing him to be laughed at and insulted by people from the Young Heroes Camp.
Later, Lord Chongwu even kicked him out, leaving only Fang Yuan to whisper in the corner.
Now, even a high-ranking figure from the palace wanted to recruit both him and Fang Yuan into the Royal Court!
This series of treatments made Ye Chuan feel extremely dissatisfied, so he wanted to prove to everyone that he was stronger than Fang Yuan!
Even if they were to be considered equal, that could never happen!
The face and glory he had lost had to be regained by his own hands!
Furthermore, Ye Chuan had noticed something: the Fourteenth Prince aboard the flying boat clearly disliked Fang Yuan.
If he could use a sparring match as an excuse to remove Fang Yuan, he might win the favor of this prince.
Then, his future in the Royal Court... would surely be much brighter.
Ye Chuan thought this plan of his was a double-edged sword, almost perfect!
"Oh?"
Director Liu hadn't expected Ye Chuan to make such a request. Ji Congyun aboard the flying boat immediately laughed and said: "This Prince thinks it's a good idea!"
It's so interesting that two disciples of Lord Chongwu are fighting against each other, it's going to be a great show!
Director Liu then turned to Lord Chongwu: "Lord Marquis, what do you think?"
"Go ahead!"
Before Lord Chongwu could respond, Fang Yuan stepped in and agreed first. At this moment, he looked at Ye Chuan like he was staring at a dead man.
Seeing this, Lord Chongwu no longer spoke and tacitly agreed.
"Alright, come!" Ye Chuan said, though he knew Fang Yuan's cultivation was at the peak of the fourth realm, higher than his.
But so what? Ye Chuan breaking through levels to defeat opponents was as easy as eating or drinking, and this time would be no exception!
In front of the main hall, the two stood facing each other.
Both the Royal Guards and members of the Guanghan Palace were focused on the upcoming battle.
Ye Chuan took a deep breath. With so many important figures watching, he was nervous, but more than that, he felt his blood boiling. This time, he had to make a grand comeback!
On the other side, Fang Yuan appeared calm, seemingly unaffected by the gazes around him. This battle, only one person would survive.
"Now... the show begins!"
Ye Chuan muttered what he thought was a cool line, and at the same time, the space around him seemed to distort, ripples appearing, as if he were standing on the surface of a lake.
"Oh?" Upon seeing this, Director Liu's face lit up with joy.
"Isn't that Chongwu Marquis's 'Flying Whirlpool Cloud'?"
"To think he even taught Ye Chuan this martial art, seems he really values him!"
This way, bringing Ye Chuan back to the imperial city was like getting a huge bargain!
"Hope your mental fortitude is strong, don't let me break your defense!"
Ye Chuan's arrogant voice rang out as he charged towards Fang Yuan!
The ripples around him seemed to have some sort of pushing force, greatly increasing his speed, and in the blink of an eye, he was in front of Fang Yuan!
"Come here!"
Ye Chuan's right hand formed a claw, palm facing towards Fang Yuan as he pulled it back!
The surrounding whirlpools grew even deeper, pulling Fang Yuan into them, and the air seemed to become thick and oppressive!
Fang Yuan, however, stood still, not moving an inch, and remarked:
"So that's how it is, the ripples can generate suction? Interesting!"
Seeing that he was unaffected, Ye Chuan's expression changed: "Why aren't you affected?!"
"Ridiculous, do you think an ant, having learned wrestling, can throw down an elephant?"
As Fang Yuan spoke, a gigantic elephant's manifestation materialized and completely enveloped him!
"Roar!"
The giant elephant let out a roar that seemed to shake the heavens, with sound waves becoming a tangible attack, rattling Ye Chuan's mind!
"At least a perfected Body Refining technique... this guy's physical body is ridiculously strong?!"
Ye Chuan was shocked and terrified. In front of the fierce, imposing giant elephant, he instinctively chose to retreat, creating distance, and quickly slapped his waist.
"Go!"
Seven small knives emerged from his waist pouch, rapidly expanding into seven glowing flying daggers, emitting a shrill sonic boom as they shot from all directions towards Fang Yuan!
Lord Chongwu, watching from the side, furrowed his brow. These were the treasures he had given to Ye Chuan:
The Seven Star Daggers!
Now, this traitor was using them to attack his other disciple!
Facing the all-encompassing attack of the Seven Star Daggers, Fang Yuan remained unfazed. His right hand lightly moved to the sword on his back!
Clang!!!
The next moment, a series of sounds of metal clashing echoed, and visible sparks appeared in the air!
Each of the Seven Star Daggers was sent flying at the same moment, and Fang Yuan didn't even change his posture. In fact, he even let go of the sword on his back.
"What?!"
Ye Chuan was utterly stunned. He couldn't understand what was happening. Did Fang Yuan just draw his sword and send his Seven Star Daggers flying?
But why didn't he see Fang Yuan make any sword moves?!
What kind of martial art is this guy practicing? How can it be so strange?!
Fear and unease filled Ye Chuan's entire being. Facing such a mysterious and powerful opponent, he instinctively began to retreat.
Fang Yuan, however, moved slowly towards him: "Didn't you want to kill me? Why are you now trying to distance yourself?"
"Let me tell you a truth. When two equally powerful opponents fight, the distance between them matters."
"But between you and me, distance means nothing..."
The next moment, Ye Chuan felt a warm sensation on his chest and heard a playful voice in his ear:
"Look, like this, I can touch your heart in an instant..."
Fang Yuan, not knowing when, had already appeared in front of him, and placed his hand gently on Ye Chuan's heart.
At that moment, Ye Chuan felt a sharp tingle in his scalp, and his pupils contracted rapidly. It felt like he had been struck by lightning. Stumbling, he stepped backward.
Terrifying, powerful, mysterious, invincible!
Ye Chuan's mind was filled with awe towards Fang Yuan. A wave of dizziness and sharp pain surged through his brain.
Breathing heavily, he could only use his final trump card!
"I'll make you pay for underestimating me!"
Ye Chuan roared, and suddenly, his physical body froze as if it were a puppet, but a shadowy figure emerged from his body!
The Yin Spirit!