Atop the VIP area, Ji Mingxiu and the other higher-ups watched the exchange between Jiang Chen and Fang Yuan, their brows slightly furrowed. Yet, they respected the choices of the two on stage and chose not to intervene.
Meanwhile, the chatter among the disciples below surged once more, their voices echoing around the arena.
"Incredible! Fang Yuan is truly beyond comprehension!"
"Exactly! Even in his condition, he refuses to surrender. He's clearly lost his mind."
"He even rejected the pill from Senior Brother Jiang Chen. Does he think he's above everyone else? To me, he's as stubborn as a mule and as unpleasant as a wet dog!"
The air buzzed with endless debates, many of the spectators looking at Fang Yuan with clear disgust and disdain.
Inside the Soul Embodying Ring, Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning were filled with anxiety and helplessness.
They longed to urge Fang Yuan to stop pushing himself any further.