Nine Realms Sword Emperor

"Seems like I'm really not liked."

Hearing those words, Chu Fengmian's mouth curled into a bitter smile.

In both the inner and outer chambers of the Lin Mansion, not a single person supported Chu Fengmian or wanted him to win.

The reason these disciples of the Lin Mansion's inner and outer chambers targeted Chu Fengmian was just one: jealousy.

They were envious of Chu Fengmian's background and envious of how someone who had not become a Martial Artist, a failure, could become the head steward of the Lin Mansion's outer chamber.

Because of this, they harbored more or less hostility toward Chu Fengmian.

"Fengmian, why did you agree to Li Xing's challenge on the Life and Death Platform?"

Not far from the Life and Death Platform, an elderly man hurried over and said to Chu Fengmian with a worried face.

"I heard that your strength has improved, but Li Xing is at the seventh level of Bone Condensation Realm, two levels higher than you. Facing him, you surely won't stand a chance."

"You shouldn't go to the Life and Death Platform this time. If you really want to confront Li Xing, wait a few years until your strength has increased and then deal with him."

"In a while, accompany me to apologize to the family head; just say it was a slip of the tongue. You really mustn't go on the Life and Death Platform."

Though the elderly man's voice was urgent, Chu Fengmian could still hear the concern it conveyed.

"Uncle Lin, I said it myself; how can I take back my word?"

Chu Fengmian looked at the old man in front of him and said softly.

"Besides, I'm not necessarily afraid of Li Xing."

The old man in front of him was the Third Elder of the Lin Mansion, the only one among the Lin Mansion who kind of treated Chu Fengmian well.

This Third Elder, a good friend of Chu Fengmian's grandfather, was the reason Chu Fengmian became the head steward of the Lin Mansion's outer chamber, thanks to his influence with the family head.

Hearing the Third Elder's words now, though firm, containing concern warmed Chu Fengmian's heart. Besides his former mentors and senior fellow disciples, this was the first time someone else had shown concern for him.

"Uncle Lin, rest assured, since I promised, I won't be afraid of Li Xing."

Chu Fengmian said calmly, his tone containing a confidence that somewhat surprised the Third Elder.

When did the weak and lowly Chu Fengmian have such confidence? Although the Third Elder had heard rumors about Chu Fengmian, seeing him now still shocked him.

"Good, Fengmian, you truly are a descendant of the Chu family, the grandson of the elder Chu."

The Third Elder watched Chu Fengmian a few moments longer but did not stop him.

Standing aside, he watched Chu Fengmian walk toward the Life and Death Platform.

"Hmph, I thought you wouldn't dare to come."

On the Life and Death Platform, Li Xing had already been standing there and, seeing Chu Fengmian slowly approaching, his face contorted into a sardonic grin.

"You usually hide within the Lin Mansion, giving me no chance. Since you want to die today, I'll oblige."

"Less talk, sign it."

Chu Fengmian glanced at Li Xing and said coldly.

A momentary verbal sparring was utterly meaningless.

"Fine! It seems you really want to die sooner!"

Li Xing shouted angrily.

"Sign the Life and Death Agreement!"

"Once this Life and Death Agreement is signed, fate decides life or death, and only one person can leave the Life and Death Platform. Do you all understand?"

An elder from the Lin Mansion stated coldly.

This elder was the Law Enforcement Elder of Lin Mansion, and the Life and Death Platform was always presided over by him.

As his voice carried over, two talisman papers also appeared in front of the two men.

These talisman papers contained spiritual power and recorded everything that happened.

"Good!"

Chu Fengmian did not hesitate even slightly and, with a sweeping motion of his large hand, signed his name.

Almost simultaneously, Li Xing on the other side also signed his name.

The moment he signed his name, a few silver needles suddenly shot out from Li Xing's hand.

They flew towards Chu Fengmian.

These silver needles were extremely fast, each coated with a layer of blue spiritual power which was boosted by Li Xing's spiritual power.

"Paralysis Silver Needles!"

"Dishonorable, such despicable tactics?"

Upon seeing the sudden appearance of these silver needles, some disciples in the spectator stands couldn't help but exclaim.

"Li Xing's strength is already above Chu Fengmian's, and now he's using the Paralysis Silver Needles to launch a sneak attack!"

As Li Xing had stood on the Life and Death Platform waiting, he had secretly concealed the silver needles in his hand. The moment he signed his name, he had suddenly thrown them out.

Nobody expected Li Xing to resort to such mean tactics.

"Feng Mian!"

The third Elder, up in the stands, changed his expression drastically.

The Paralysis Silver Needles were no ordinary objects—they were mid-grade yellow-level spiritual artifacts. Once they pierced the body, those at the Bone Tempering Realm had almost no way to defend against them.

"Elder of Law Enforcement, isn't this a bit too devious? Li Xing had already prepared his tricks before it started."

The third Elder couldn't help but say, his body slightly moving as if he wanted to rush towards the Life and Death Platform.

"Why does the third Elder say this? Once the contract of life and death is signed on the Life and Death Platform, it's up to fate. If Chu Fengmian didn't prepare, can we really blame Li Xing for being prepared?"

Another old man nearby revealed a cold smile.

This old man was the Family Head of the Lin Family and the fifth Elder, now the grandfather of Li Xing.

"If you ask me, it's just Chu Fengmian being foolish. Stepping onto the Life and Death Platform unprepared and dying would serve him right."

"Once they are on the Life and Death Platform, it's their matter alone; outsiders cannot interfere. The third Elder might as well just watch quietly."

Though the fifth Elder spoke calmly, anyone could detect the smugness in his tone.

The Law Enforcement Elder, standing nearby, heard the fifth Elder's words and nodded slightly; although Li Xing's methods were improper, it was indeed a battle of life and death, and such tactics were hardly anything.

For a martial artist, anything that could lead to victory wasn't really out of bounds.

On the Life and Death Platform, those few Paralysis Silver Needles were about to reach Chu Fengmian.

"Chu Fengmian, I know you've mastered an incredible movement technique and are a tough opponent, but today I want to see whether it's your movement technique that's faster or my Paralysis Silver Needles!"

Li Xing laughed.

From the beginning, he had never intended to really fight Chu Fengmian. Even though he was confident in his own strength, he was very wary of Chu Fengmian's Phantom movement technique.

Now he was using the Paralysis Silver Needles, planning to directly eliminate Chu Fengmian.

The Paralysis Silver Needles contained a paralyzing poison that, once it pierced into the body, would paralyze the victim.

At that point, the victim would be at anyone's mercy.

"Do you think you can deal with me with just these little Paralysis Silver Needles?"

Suddenly, Chu Fengmian's eyes became serious—a seriousness that almost all the disciples from the Lin Family present did not expect Chu Fengmian to have.

Suddenly, the sword strapped at Chu Fengmian's waist was drawn, and with a few flashes of sword light, those Paralysis Silver Needles were abruptly chopped into pieces and fell to the ground.