Gao Xuan remained silent, allowing the group to discuss.

Xiao Changsheng felt slightly disappointed at the lack of response. To be honest, Gao Xuan with his eyes closed seemed rather unreasonable.

Even if he was asleep, no one would know.

Moreover, without the exchange of glances, Xiao Changsheng felt very awkward.

After Xiao Changsheng left with his group, Xiao Wan curiously asked Gao Xuan, "Why didn't you speak to rebut them?"

Gao Xuan smiled, "I'll let the sword speak later, no need for words."

Xiao Wan asked again, "Then why did you talk so much with Xiao Jun?"

"Because she's well-endowed."

Gao Xuan said righteously, and added, "In fact, the beauties of the Xiao Family are all well-endowed. Good genes."

"... You really have a carefree attitude."

Xiao Wan said with annoyance, "I now believe you can win."

Gao Xuan asked with curiosity, "Don't you have any private bets or something? You can bet on me. Sure win."

"There's no such thing. Soldiers are most averse to gambling. Small bets are mere amusement. Large bets can destroy families, or even the nation."

Xiao Wan shook her head, "That's the Xiao Family's teaching. I can't speak for others, but I absolutely don't gamble."

"Gambling, it's in human nature."

Gao Xuan also shook his head, "In one's life, it's always filled with various games and bets."

At this moment, an elderly man in Sword Dao attire walked to the middle of the arena.

A huge Golden Gong was hanging on one side of the center of the arena.

The old man lightly struck the Golden Gong with a drumstick, and everyone in the hall immediately fell silent.

The old man said in a deep voice, "Today is Gao Xuan's routine assessment for joining the association. The assessors are Xiao Qiyun, Xiao Mingjie, and Xiao Hanshan. The one being assessed is Gao Xuan."

He continued, "True sword duel, no armor allowed. No external power type marvels allowed. Stop when the gong sounds..."

After announcing the combat rules, the old man called Gao Xuan and Xiao Qiyun over, "You may begin now."

Gao Xuan and Xiao Qiyun each bowed with their swords in hand, Gao Xuan slightly lowering his head while holding the sword hilt, "You're not my opponent, surrender."

Xiao Qiyun chuckled a bit, shaking his longsword, causing Sword Qi to vibrate constantly, "You think so?"

Before he could finish his sentence, Gao Xuan already drew his sword to thrust straight.

Gao Xuan's thrust was without any tricks, only fast and precise.

The Hongyi Sword had just left the scabbard, and its blade had already reached between Xiao Qiyun's eyebrows.

Xiao Qiyun was greatly shocked, his longsword's Sword Qi burst forth, trying to deflect the Hongyi Sword.

The Hongyi Sword's blade gleamed like autumn water, rippling and splitting to avoid Xiao Qiyun's parry, then thrusts nine times into his throat, heart, and abdomen.

Before Xiao Qiyun could react, Gao Xuan had already swiftly retreated and sheathed his sword. My Vi%rt@ua+l L#ib*ra&r%y E+m&p!i%r%e (&M|V.|^L&0EM+PYR&) hosts- the or!igina+l@..

From Xiao Qiyun's body, nine blood arrows burst forth in quick succession.

The bright red blood sprayed out over ten meters away, splattering on the gray-white vine mat.

The mat of Blood-sucking Vine quickly absorbed the blood, which rapidly dried up and disappeared.

The old man struck the Golden Gong once, "Gao Xuan wins."

A group of people, stunned, hurriedly rushed over, lifting Xiao Qiyun to help stop the bleeding.

Gao Xuan's nine swords pierced through Xiao Qiyun's internal organs, with the throat sword even severing the spine.

Although Xiao Qiyun remained conscious, such severe injuries, if not treated promptly, would still result in death.

Xiao Changsheng inspected Xiao Qiyun's sword wounds, his face grave.

Beside him, Xiao Mingjie's face turned extremely unsightly. He was slightly stronger than Xiao Qiyun, but only just slightly.

And yet, Xiao Qiyun was taken down in just one strike.

Rather, it would be accurate to say he was taken down in one move.

This was truly very, very terrifying. It indicated a substantial power gap between the two sides.

The most terrifying part was that Gao Xuan didn't use any superpowers. This was completely different from when he killed Han Peng with one sword. He was clearly unmatched in Quick Sword.

As a Tenth-level Swordsman, Xiao Mingjie couldn't comprehend how the opponent's sword could be so fast.

At such a speed, any techniques or moves lose their meaning.

Not only Xiao Mingjie, but others were also stunned by Gao Xuan.

As Xiao Family People, they had certainly seen various experts. Even Silver Sword Heroes often visited.

But Gao Xuan was only eighteen. The Quick Sword he exhibited was as simple and direct as possible.

No talk of swordsmanship variations, no mention of Sword Qi strength, and no profound Sword Intent Realm. Just a single extremely fast sword thrust comes at you, and the person opposite has no way to block or dodge.

Xiao Qiyun, as a Tenth-level Swordsman, was also a battle-hardened expert. Yet, he fell in just one move.

Watching from the side, Xiao Jun was dumbfounded, pulling Xiao Ting's hand, "This guy, this guy, is pretty damn fierce!"

Xiao Jun herself was only a Tenth-level Swordsman. Despite her noble background, her combat experience was actually not as extensive as Xiao Qiyun's.

If the two really fought, she would surely lose to Xiao Qiyun. Yet Gao Xuan easily dispatched Xiao Qiyun in one move, making Xiao Jun a bit frightened.

Xiao Ting also looked serious, she thought Gao Xuan was formidable. However, Gao Xuan's performance still greatly exceeded her expectations.

With such Quick Sword, Gao Xuan could sweep all Tenth-level Swordsmen.

Swordsmen at the same level, as long as within ten steps of him, would have no chance to resist.

Even she, purely in terms of Quick Sword, couldn't reach this level.

Xiao Jun asked nervously, "Is he Silver, how can he be this strong!"

Xiao Ting shook her head, "There's no Sword Intent fluctuation. He's likely followed the path of fast sword by undergoing bodily evolution."

"So cool, I want to practice Quick Sword too."

Gao Xuan breaking the enemy in one move made Xiao Jun envious.

"Quick Sword does have many limitations. I don't understand why he chose this path."

Xiao Jun was somewhat puzzled, Quick Sword with one hit fully potent was certainly impressive.

But upon reaching the level of Sword Qi, Sword Qi could attack from a distance. Upon reaching Silver Sword Hero, Sword Qi could even transmit over a hundred meters away.