Gu Qingyuan's pupils contracted at her words, and veins bulged on his clenched fists.
He never imagined that he would one day be surpassed by his junior sister.
Even when he lost to Song Wanning last time, he had told himself it was only because he was desperate to save someone and hadn't been fully focused on the fight.
But that last sword strike had shaken him to the core.
Just as Song Wanning had said, Gu Qingyuan had sensed the giant sword the moment it appeared, but he'd had no time to react before it struck him.
Its power was terrifying!
A sense of urgency surged within him.
His pride would never allow him to be left in the dust by Song Wanning!
"Junior Sister Song, you've advanced?"
The Sect Master and the others finally noticed this as well, their surprise tinged with guilt.
Just a moment ago... they had all tacitly sided with Gu Qingyuan.
Song Wanning's sword strike must have been partly a demonstration for their benefit...
