Liam Carter said a word.

"Guessing? Kid, can you stop saying that all the time?"

In the invisible contest, Liam Carter once again came out on top, and Sophia was clearly a bit indignant.

"Andrew Green, you lost!"

In the arena, Ethan Bennett was panting heavily, obviously having expended a lot of energy.

"Lost... lost... I actually lost... How could I possibly lose?"

Andrew Green still seemed unable to recover from the blow of defeat.

"Know yourself and your enemy, and you will never be defeated in a hundred battles. Ethan Bennett won because he understood Andrew Green. Although Andrew Green mastered the Eighteen Strikes of the Flying Eagle, there was a clear lack of coordination between his left and right hands. Normally, this wouldn't matter, but in a fierce fight, it leaves an opening. Ethan Bennett of the Green Bamboo Sect saw this early on. From the start, he kept luring Andrew Green of the Suhe Sword Sect to use both hands at once, and finally seized the opportunity to counterattack and secure victory. Young Master Andrew Green will need to work on coordinating both hands in the future."

After the match ended, Emily Clark smiled again and offered her assessment.

With two victories for the Green Bamboo Sect, she was quite satisfied with the results.

"Miss Clark, you truly have a keen eye."

Ethan Bennett, hearing Emily Clark's words, said admiringly, "Three months ago, after I narrowly lost to Andrew Green, I began studying his techniques and finally discovered this flaw. That's how I managed to outdo Andrew Green today. I didn't expect Miss Clark to see through it at a glance—truly worthy of being a true disciple of Kunlun."

"So it really was a clever trap?"

Sophia, hearing Emily Clark's explanation, savored the moment. But suddenly, as if recalling something, she looked at Liam Carter and urgently asked, "I remember you were watching Andrew Green's left hand at the very beginning... Did you see through it from the start?"

"Oh, so you're an expert?"

Michael Wright became interested as well: "Originally, I was invited by Young Master Liu to keep watch and deal with Matthew Hill of the Moonlight Sword Sect. As for the others besides Matthew Hill, they haven't even cultivated true qi—just flowery moves, not worth mentioning. But now it seems, besides Matthew Hill, there's actually another expert! Young man, why don't we spar a bit as a warm-up?"

"I was just guessing, nothing worth mentioning."

Liam Carter shook his head.

"Hey, Michael Wright, this kid is looking down on you!"

Sophia was already quite fed up with Liam Carter's so-called "guessing."

"Hmm!?"

Michael Wright frowned.

"Besides, Michael Wright, aren't you here to protect Brian Scott, the son of Governor Liu? And Brian Scott's real goal is actually to win favor with Miss Emily Clark. Let me tell you, this kid has already declared he'll wield his sword for Emily Clark, clearing the way. In other words, with him here, you're no longer needed—he's taken over your job. But this kid is too unprofessional; even now, he hasn't actually made a move. At this point, both disciples of Dao Wuxi's sect have already entered the fray. Are you really planning to just keep watching and do nothing?"

"Emily Clark is the junior sister of the Kunlun Sect leader, 'Thunder Swordmaster' Feng Xisha, and a true disciple. Although she hasn't made a name for herself in the cultivation world yet, she's already famous within Kunlun. It's said she achieved minor success in true qi a year ago. If you want to wield your sword for her and clear the way, you'd better have some real skill. Come, fight me—let me see what you're made of!"

A sharp light flashed in Michael Wright's eyes as he stared at Liam Carter, full of fighting spirit.

But at that moment, Matthew Hill of the Moonlight Sword Sect suddenly stepped forward to the center of the courtyard. Dressed in white, he was elegant and distinguished. After greeting everyone present, his gaze fell directly on the main character of today's banquet—Dao Wuxi.

Before Matthew Hill could speak, Emily Clark, who had been waiting for the right moment, stepped forward and took the initiative: "The Great River Sword Technique, Three-Ring Sword Technique, and Moon-Locking Sword Technique of the Moonlight Sword Sect are renowned in the martial world. I, Emily Clark, have long admired the swordsmanship of the Moonlight Sword Sect. Since I am fortunate enough to meet a true disciple of the sect today, may I ask if Matthew Hill would be willing to let me witness the true swordsmanship of the Moonlight Sword Sect?"

Chapter Seven: Taking the Stage

"Emily Clark is going to make a move?"

Hearing that Emily Clark was entering the arena herself, Sophia immediately became interested.

Michael Wright was also distracted, turning his attention to Matthew Hill and Emily Clark: "Kunlun Sect, master of both sword and spell. Emily Clark excels at swordsmanship—I wonder how much of Kunlun's essence she has mastered."

"Miss Clark."

In the arena, Matthew Hill glanced at Emily Clark. At this point, he couldn't refuse, and besides, he was very confident in his swordsmanship. He said loudly, "I've long heard of Kunlun's swordsmanship. Since Miss Clark is interested, I can only risk my life to accompany you."

"Please."

"Please instruct me, Miss Clark."

Matthew Hill's eyes were full of confidence, but he kept his demeanor humble, appearing elegant and refined.

He had long heard that Emily Clark was very proud. If he could defeat her and become the first man to do so, he would surely leave a deep impression on her. Then, by showing his magnanimity and offering her some guidance, he might have a real chance to win her favor...

"You make the first move."