Bai Zongze wasn't just flattering Guo Jie; Guo Jie truly was a skilled fighter.

It's just a pity that this time Guo Jie encountered an even more formidable expert, and was instantly defeated by a single iaido strike.

Li Guanyun also advised, "Divine Doctor Su, either lay low for a while or find a way to encircle and attack this Eastern martial artist."

"There's no need for us to compete with him out of pride. He's indeed formidable, but this is still our home turf."

"If eight or nine Grandmasters act together, I refuse to believe we can't take him down."

Bai Zongze and Li Guanyun were both awed by the prowess of Hashimoto Otsuka.

One advised Su Fan to flee directly, while the other suggested using a large number of people.

After Bai Zongze and Li Guanyun spoke, Su Fan shook his head, "In a few days, I'll challenge him."

Upon hearing this, Wu Yunzhou quickly spoke up, "Divine Doctor Su, it's not wise to act on bravery impulsively."

"You're barely over twenty now, and although Hashimoto Otsuka's exact age is unknown, he's at least around sixty."

"If you train hard for another forty years, he wouldn't even be fit to carry your shoes."

"But right now, he's at the peak of his martial arts career, fierce and aggressive."

"Engaging him at this time is unwise!"

Wu Yunzhou and his entourage all followed Su Fan.

If something happened to Su Fan, it would be troublesome for them.

Yan Zi also suggested, "If worst comes to worst, we can join forces to deal with him!"

Before Su Fan could speak further, Bai Zongze looked to the side and said, "Let this little guy ambush him, that's also fine."

The "little guy" he was referring to was, of course, the Martial Arts Grandmaster peak-level Little Black Cat.

By now, all of them knew how formidable this Little Black Cat was.

Li Guanyun immediately nodded, "Good idea, if the Black Cat ambushes, Hashimoto Otsuka will surely die!"

Su Fan didn't agree with the crowd's suggestions and casually said:

"No need to worry, I won't fight unless I'm confident."

"When Hashimoto Otsuka arrives, I'll meet him in an honorable battle to decide life and death."

Not only did Su Fan decide to face Hashimoto Otsuka in a fair duel, he even announced the time online.

"Seven days later, at West Capital Wild Goose Pagoda, a life-and-death duel with Hashimoto Otsuka!"

The announcement caused an uproar in the martial arts world of China.

Many people were certain that under such circumstances, there was a high chance that Su Fan would avoid the fight.

But they never expected Su Fan to boldly announce the time and place online.

The West Capital Wild Goose Pagoda is said to be the place where Emperor Taizong of Tang had Monk Xuanzang translate the Buddhist scriptures.

This duel venue with its Buddhist background did not mean Su Fan needed the Buddha's blessing.

Modern society people are no longer as superstitious and ignorant as the ancients.

Most people at least understand that a stone or wooden sculpture doesn't possess the ability to bless from Buddha.

Hashimoto Otsuka, being a Buddhist practitioner, was quite pleased with this duel venue.

Although Su Fan stated the duel would commence in seven days, Hashimoto Otsuka immediately made his way to the West Capital Wild Goose Pagoda on the very same day.

Hashimoto Otsuka's arrival put immense pressure on the martial arts communities of West Capital, Yang City, and the entire Qin Province.

All the Martial Arts Grandmasters feared that Hashimoto Otsuka might cause them trouble.

But everyone's worries were unnecessary.

After Hashimoto Otsuka arrived at the West Capital Wild Goose Pagoda, he made no further moves.

Although a Chinese Martial Arts Grandmaster exchange was underway, the duel between Su Fan and Hashimoto Otsuka still garnered significant attention.

After all, once they started fighting, it would decide not only superiority but life and death!

As more and more people became interested in this matter, the West Capital Martial Arts Association began setting up the arena in the square in front of the Great Wild Goose Pagoda.