The Empress's No.1 Lackey

Back when his power was still low, he dared to repeatedly confront big shots. How much more so now?

But this time, facing the provocation from this Qingshan genius, he actually backed down?

No one thought that Zhao Douan was being a coward. Thus, it was even more surprising, and only Mo Chou suddenly realized in her mind, understanding that it must have been her earlier words that had taken effect.

Zhao Douan agreed with her, would retreat, trying not to give anyone from Qingshan a reason to cause trouble. Because he agreed, he acted accordingly.

"You are..." Realizing this layer, Mo Chou's gaze suddenly held some shame, as if truly knowing him for the first time.

The blindfolded youth was also stunned for a moment, surprised at his reaction, furrowing his brow: "What does Junior Guardian Zhao mean by this?"

Zhao Douan laughed cheerfully: "Just as it says."

At this, even Chai Keqiao and Xiao Ran cast surprised glances.

The blindfolded youth's brow furrowed even deeper: "Is Junior Guardian Zhao surrendering without a fight? Or admitting to being a fame-seeker?"

Zhao Douan smiled: "Let's say I'm scared, hehe, I'm afraid of losing face."

Such a good temper? Has Yama Zhao changed?

The surrounding imperial guards looked at each other, even suspecting that the Zhao Douan in front of them was a fake.

When did Junior Guardian Zhao, who kills without blinking, become so agreeable?

The blindfolded youth was at a loss for words, as if he'd punched into thin air.

Chai Keqiao squinted his eyes, suddenly smiled, and mediated: "Since Mr. Zhao doesn't want to take action, there's no need for Brother Qi Ye to press further."

He turned to look at Hai Chunlin, who seemed indifferent to the scene: "Tributor Hai, if you're not good at armor-breaking, then let's leave it at that for today."

Back then, he could barge into the Capital alone, kicking the establishments recklessly.

But this time he led the team, burdened with responsibilities, ready to quit while ahead.

The Python Robed Old Eunuch nodded slightly, saying: "If so, very well."

The nearby imperial guards, receiving the hint, reluctantly stepped forward, ready to remove their armor.

A nameless disciple of Qingshan made a move, forcing the vast Imperial Palace into a situation where no one dared to respond. This was undoubtedly a kind of humiliation.

"Hold on..." Song Jinxi gritted his teeth, preparing to step forward. He had no confidence in winning, but if no one responded, when His Majesty found out, the entire Martial Arts Hall would be punished.

However, just as he took a step, Zhao Douan pressed him down. Song Jinxi turned his head in astonishment, only to see Zhao Douan shake his head: "Forget it, they came prepared, if His Majesty punishes, I'll plead."

The young eunuch hesitated for a moment, then stepped back.

Zhao Douan then called the other tributors to walk back together.

"In this vast Imperial Palace, is there not a single man? Ha, truly a group of defective yin-yang people."

Seeing the group of tributors truly retreat, suddenly, the blindfolded swordsman sneered loudly.

Chai Keqiao frowned and scolded: "Qi Ye!"

He thought this junior brother was being a little tactless.

Xiao Ran, on the other hand, watched with a look of excitement.

A group of tributors all simultaneously stopped, their expressions changed repeatedly, as if their hearts were pierced by a thorn.

Zhao Douan also halted his steps, the warm smile on his face gradually fading.

The blindfolded youth, seeing the effect, ignored Chai Keqiao's attempts to stop him, sneering: "Oh, I was wrong, there's one complete one among the eunuchs, but it seems, not much different."

Mo Chou hurriedly reached out, tugging at Zhao Douan's sleeve, whispering: "He's trying to provoke you..."

Zhao Douan nodded: "I know. Let's go."

The blindfolded youth spoke loudly: "Junior Guardian Zhao, a cowardly person is unworthy of a great name in the martial world. If you still care about face, you should return the victory from the Buddhist Tao competition to Tianhai..."

Zhao Douan stopped again, having reached the other side of a line of armored mannequins, beside him stood a bewildered imperial guard.

He did not turn around, wiping away the flowing nosebleed with his hand, suddenly said: "Eunuch Hai, I'm having trouble holding back."

Hai Chunlin smiled slightly: "Why endure any longer?"

Zhao Douan beamed a smile, his face fully covered in crimson nosebleed, suddenly turned around under the watchful eyes, stepped to the side of an imperial guard, and in the latter's astonished gaze, drew the saber from the other's waist.

"Clang!"

The saber was unsheathed, Zhao Douan raised his hand and struck, his ferocious face stained with blood, like an Asura demon. Having devoured countless Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, endured for a month, the overwhelming inner strength that almost burst his Qi Sea shattered the sword in an instant, brilliant sword light illuminated the Martial Arts Arena.

"Damn it, if you won't accept kindness, so be it! I don't need a sword, just one saber, armor-breaking!"

Boom——

A thunderous explosion reverberated in everyone's ears, under the overwhelming sword energy, a whole line of iron armor shattered into pieces.

The sword energy swept across the training ground, burning people's faces with a fierce sting.

Zhao Douan, with one saber, broke fifty-six armors!

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Mistakes will be corrected later