Sophia even secretly tried it herself. Although she could vaguely predict Daniel Morgan's next attack position based on some of his body movements before he made a move, her accuracy was only eighty percent. Usually, it was only after Daniel Morgan's move had formed that she could fully discern his intent. But Liam Carter, even though he only glanced a few times carelessly... every single judgment he made was completely correct!

"Emily Clark asked me to keep an eye on him. Could it be... he's really an expert? But if he's an expert... why doesn't he have any of the bearing of one?"

Sophia's thoughts became lively at once.

"Ah!"

At this moment, Olivia Bennett let out a startled cry.

The situation in the arena had suddenly changed.

Daniel Morgan, who had been in the lead, saw the right moment and directly unleashed the barely mastered killer move of the Immortal Sword Technique, "Boundless Falling Leaves Rustle Down," hoping to secure victory with this famous sword move of the Changxiao Sect.

But at the instant his sword move formed, James Harris, who had been suppressed all along, suddenly stepped forward. His foot struck the ground, causing it to tremble. The slight shock exposed a flaw in Daniel Morgan's killer move, and seizing the opportunity, James Harris erupted with full force, unleashing the twenty-six forms of the Earthspike Sword Technique like a raging storm, completely turning the tables!

Thrust! Thrust! Thrust!

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

The sound of swords clashing echoed clearly throughout the outer courtyard.

James Harris thrust his sword nineteen times, Daniel Morgan blocked nineteen times, but defense cannot last forever. On the twentieth strike, James Harris broke through his defense, and by the twenty-first, his sword tip was already resting steadily at Daniel Morgan's throat.

Defeated.

Even at the very last moment, Daniel Morgan still seemed somewhat in disbelief.

"Huff!"

James Harris was gasping for breath, clearly showing that the victory had not come easily for him. After a while, he cupped his hands to Daniel Morgan and said, "The Immortal Sword Technique truly lives up to its reputation. Thank you for letting me win."

"Brother Carter, you actually... got it right. Did James Harris really win?"

Seeing this result, Olivia Bennett's face was full of surprise.

Sophia also began to scrutinize Liam Carter with a hint of seriousness. After a while, she asked, "How did you figure it out?"

"I just saw that James Harris had a better mindset and remained calm throughout, so I thought he must be confident, and guessed from there."

Liam Carter replied.

"James Harris had a better mindset, so you guessed..."

Stella's expression was a bit odd.

Guessed?

Was it really just a guess?

"What a wonderful match. The strength of both James Harris and Daniel Morgan has broadened our horizons, especially James Harris of the Green Bamboo Sect, who seized the opportunity when Young Master Daniel Morgan's mastery of 'Boundless Falling Leaves Rustle Down' was not yet mature. His continuous counterattacks were as swift as thunder and flawless, which secured his victory in one fell swoop."

Emily Clark gave her commentary, especially emphasizing James Harris's background in the Green Bamboo Sect.

For a moment, a wave of discussion arose among the crowd.

"The Changxiao Sect isn't all that impressive after all."

"The Green Bamboo Sect truly is extraordinary, worthy of being a force descended from the Hong Sect."

"Looks like the Green Bamboo Sect is stronger than the Changxiao Sect. If my son wants to learn martial arts in the future, I'll send him to the Green Bamboo Sect."

Hearing the crowd's comments, Matthew Hill, Andrew Green, and the others looked rather displeased.

After all, they were still young and not fully mature in temperament. As the discussion continued for a while, a voice rang out.

"I'll go."

It was Andrew Green of the Suhe Sword Sect, who had previously been surrounded by the crowd like stars around the moon.

"Just now, Senior Brother James Harris of the Green Bamboo Sect won by luck, which doesn't show the true power of the Green Bamboo Sect's martial arts. May I ask Junior Brother Ethan Bennett to come down and give us some pointers, so we can witness the real martial arts of the Green Bamboo Sect?"

"Master..."

Another disciple behind Owen Reed, Ethan Bennett, immediately stepped forward to request a match, his eyes full of eagerness.

"Go ahead."

Owen Reed gave him an encouraging look.

Ethan Bennett nodded heavily and strode forward. "Senior Brother Green, since you invited me, let me accompany you for a few moves."

"Both of them have achieved great mastery of inner energy..."

Sophia saw through their backgrounds at a glance. In terms of inner energy cultivation, the two were a notch above James Harris and Daniel Morgan.

However, in a martial contest, the depth of one's inner or true energy is only one aspect and not absolute.

Understanding of swordsmanship, grasp of timing, mindset during battle, and combat experience can all change the final outcome.

Some old soldiers who have never practiced inner energy but have survived countless battles on the battlefield, relying on their battle-hardened killing techniques and fearless spirit, may well be able to defeat disciples of the sects who have achieved minor or even great mastery of inner energy.

Sophia carefully sized up the two, and after gaining some understanding of their strength, turned to Liam Carter and asked, "Who do you think will win this time?"

"Ethan Bennett, I suppose."

Liam Carter glanced at Sophia and replied. After a moment, to prevent her from asking again, he added, "Just a guess."

"Tch."

Sophia gave Liam Carter a look of disdain, clearly dissatisfied with his habit of only giving half an answer and keeping people in suspense.