She wanted to say something, yet found her mouth opening only to let out nothing. This was a decision made between men; once decided, not even the patriarch held the power to stop it, let alone herself, who amounted to nothing...

Could it be that this big boy, whom she had met for the first time today, but who had treated her kindly for the first time, was about to die? Unknowingly, Jiu Feng felt her heart aching so deeply...

It was a feeling she had never known before, not even when her own mother passed away... This...

was this pain? Was this the heartache her mother used to speak of when she was little?

What happened next was beyond Jiu Feng’s ability to stop. She could only stand silently to the side, clasping her hands before her chest, praying for Ye Jingyu...

Even knowing it was useless, she continued to pray, to the myriad gods in the heavens... Chi Yixiu, upon seeing Ye Jingyu accept the challenge, held a flicker of admiration beneath his scornful gaze.

No matter what, anyone who could accept his challenge was a true man. Later, he could at least leave him an intact corpse...

The crowd quickly dispersed, forming a massive circle at the edge of the village. They roared loudly, especially the "mother beasts" in Ye Jingyu’s eyes, who hopped about, chanting the word "Xiuxiu Xiu." Chi Yixiu was the ideal mate in their hearts, like the lover of their dreams.

Now, the lover of their dreams was about to duel someone again; how could they not be excited? Not only that, the other men also raised their stone tools, shouting loudly, cheering for the Chi Yi Tribe’s foremost warrior...

This was prestige; this was popularity... Seeing this scene, Ye Jingyu merely offered a faint smile, while Chi Yixiu appeared completely unconcerned, as if he had experienced such spectacles countless times...

"Outsider, you may choose a weapon that suits you well..." Chi Yixiu looked down at Ye Jingyu, his voice devoid of emotion... Ye Jingyu glanced at the broken piece of iron nearby that had once killed the Blue Blood Spider, but he shook his head.

Although he had inherited the Thundering Blade Arts, he had only had a few days to practice; it was better to fight barehanded than to use a blade. After refining his Force Soul, he possessed thousands of pounds of strength in every movement.

Even facing the Chi Yi Tribe’s foremost warrior, he was not without a chance of victory... "No need.

Since it is a duel, it must be fair. If you do not use a weapon, I will not use one either..." Ye Jingyu shook his head, his eyes fixed resolutely on Chi Yixiu...

"Good, a true man. In that case, let us begin..." Chi Yixiu nodded with great approval...

With a "Swish...", the moment Chi Yixiu finished speaking, Ye Jingyu’s body shot forward. In almost an instant, he arrived beneath Chi Yixiu, leaping into the air, and launching a vicious kick toward Chi Yixiu’s waist—the highest point he could currently reach...

"Ah..." No one expected Ye Jingyu to strike first. After all, when facing the Chi Yi Flame Leopard, he had initially focused only on evasion...

Even Chi Yixiu was surprised by Ye Jingyu's proactive attack. Caught off guard, he was actually struck by Ye Jingyu's kick, a massive force transmitting through him, causing him genuine pain...

Furthermore, his body was knocked backward. No wonder such strength could shatter the Flame Leopard’s fist with a single blow—this must be at least two thousand pounds of force...

However, this level of power was insignificant to him... Seeing Chi Yixiu stumble back from Ye Jingyu's kick, the crowd immediately erupted in gasps.

Their shock was even greater than when Ye Jingyu had injured the Chi Yi Flame Leopard... But Ye Jingyu paid them no mind.

After landing the blow and realizing it hadn't caused any significant damage to Chi Yixiu, he swiftly withdrew... Chi Yixiu roared, stepping forward and stamping his foot heavily onto the ground.

The entire earth shook beneath him, and a massive footprint appeared where his foot landed... This display of force made Ye Jingyu’s heart tremble.

Even with his full power, he could not generate such terrifying force. Had this fellow's physical strength far surpassed ten thousand pounds?

Still stunned, Chi Yixiu’s body was already upon him, his arm, as thick as a tree trunk, smashing down like an iron rod... The extreme speed gave Ye Jingyu no time to dodge, forcing him only to raise both arms to protect his head...

With a deafening "Bang...", Chi Yixiu’s arm slammed brutally against Ye Jingyu's forearms, sending Ye Jingyu flying backward to land heavily on the ground. His arms twitched uncontrollably, seemingly pulverized...

"Xiuxiu Xiu..." The chaotic noise rose again in the arena; everyone was excited... This was the might of the Chi Yi Tribe's foremost warrior!

This was the power of the Chi Yi Tribe's foremost warrior! No warrior could withstand it—absolutely none...

Jiu Feng’s face turned pale. She wanted to rush forward to check Ye Jingyu’s injuries, but she was held fast by two "mother beasts," completely immobilized, able only to watch Ye Jingyu lying on the ground...

Chi Yixiu did not press with a follow-up attack, as if defeating an opponent like Ye Jingyu were as easy as breathing... Feeling the searing pain in both arms and the terrifying, crane-like force, Ye Jingyu’s heart filled with alarm.

Was this still human strength? "Outsider, I grant you a chance at survival.

Surrender immediately, and I will spare your life, but from then on, you will be my slave..." Chi Yixiu coldly surveyed Ye Jingyu, his eyes brimming with contempt... "The fight is not over yet..." Ye Jingyu grunted heavily, struggling to push himself up from the ground.

He shook his arms and found that despite the intense pain, there were no breaks; his combat ability had not dropped significantly... "If that is the case, then you shall die..." Seeing Ye Jingyu struggle back to his feet without any sign of surrender, Chi Yixiu’s eyes showed no restraint.

His massive frame charged toward Ye Jingyu once more. With every step, it was like a leaping tank, causing the ground to tremble...

In just a few strides, he was back in front of Ye Jingyu, his giant fist descending from above once more... Facing a force of at least ten thousand pounds, Ye Jingyu dared not meet it head-on.

He shifted his feet, intending to dodge aside, but Chi Yixiu seemed to anticipate his movement, his other arm sweeping down from the air, blocking all escape routes... Feeling both massive arms closing in like iron pincers toward the center where he stood, Ye Jingyu suddenly recalled how the Heavenly Luan White Ape had attacked him in the same manner.

Without thinking, he powerfully pushed off his feet, soaring into the air again, delivering a lightning-fast punch toward Chi Yixiu’s head...