Zhao Shen and Brutal.

Observing Zhao Shen's nod, Fang Xue, a slender and beautiful cultivator, noticed a slight hint of murderous intent in his eyes. Though brief, she didn't overlook it, which surprised her.

Fang Xue realized that her senses had significantly improved after the evolution of her lineage, allowing her to perceive Zhao Shen's ill intentions even without any overt display.

"Shall we proceed to the Sparring Field?" asked Fang Xue, already walking towards the exit with Li Qiang in tow. Meanwhile, Zhao Shen seemed even more determined to confront her.

Unbeknownst to the Hu Family, Zhao Shen was actually a spy for the Le Clan, despite having Hu Family blood running through his veins.

Zhao Shen's father was the late cousin of the current Patriarch, Hu Jiang, and Zhao Shen himself was the disciple of the Third Elder, who had previously attempted to deceive Fang Xue.

While Zhao Shen was lost in thought, Fang Xue arrived at the Sparring Field and noticed that many people were looking at her and whispering. She had experienced this before when she defeated Yuan Tengfei, but this time it felt different. Focusing her ears, Fang Xue could hear the whispers.

"Brother Zhao claims Fang Xue cheated in her fight against Yuan Tengfei and that he will expose her today."

Raising an eyebrow upon hearing this, Fang Xue smiled coldly behind her veil. She had already surmised that Zhao Shen had come to pick a fight with her, but his motives remained unknown. Moreover, he seemed overly confident, indicating that he might have realized she couldn't match opponents at the 9th Level of Body Tempering.

Fang Xue began to speculate about Zhao Shen's sudden appearance. She had fought Yuan Tengfei and, though injured and exhausted afterward, had acted as though everything was fine.

Therefore, while no one believed she could truly defeat a cultivator at the 9th Level, they couldn't dismiss her ability to engage in battle with such opponents, given that no one knew the full extent of her strength based solely on her previous showings.

"It was the Third Elder," Li Qiang's voice resonated in Fang Xue's mind, informing her of who else knew her true condition at the end of that fight.

Reflecting on Li Qiang's words, Fang Xue realized that Third Elder Hu must have known that Tian Chen was on the verge of breaking through to the next level when he entered the cultivation room, yet he still claimed to be at the 7th Level of Body Tempering.

When Zhao Shen arrived at the Sparring Field, silence fell upon the crowd as they watched the slender and beautiful cultivator standing before him, holding a rabbit.

"They're finally going to fight," someone in the crowd exclaimed.

"What is that mark between Fang Xue's eyebrows?" another cultivator asked, noting the change in Fang Xue's appearance.

"It doesn't matter; it only enhances her beauty. She is already stunning, even if we can't see her entire face," said another individual from the crowd.

"Her appearance is inconsequential. It is her strength that matters," retorted Yuan Tengfei, who was also among the spectators, his voice loud and slightly cold, capturing everyone's attention.

Upon hearing his words, the crowd fell silent and nodded in agreement.

"As the younger sister Xue has a lower cultivation level, I'll let you make the first move," said Zhao Shen, wearing a warm smile that portrayed him as a true gentleman.

In contrast, Fang Xue readied herself for the fight, eager to test her newfound strength. Focusing her mind, she swiftly launched herself toward Zhao Shen with her sword in hand.

To the crowd's surprise, Zhao Shen easily defended against Fang Xue's attack with his black saber, showcasing his skill and combat experience. Undeterred, Fang Xue persisted, fighting with full force.

Utilizing her 6th Level of Body Training cultivation, Fang Xue aimed to improve her combat experience by engaging Zhao Shen. Assisted by her Asura lineage, she rapidly advanced her sword mastery.

Fang Xue launched a series of fast and precise strikes, yet couldn't gain the upper hand against Zhao Shen, who defended and counterattacked mercilessly.

After some time, Fang Xue was covered in blood, scratches, and bruises, but her expression remained unchanged, and her sword never ceased its assault on Zhao Shen. With each passing second, her sword mastery improved.

In the midst of a series of attacks, Fang Xue leaped back and examined her injuries with an emotionless face.

"That should suffice," Fang Xue thought, realizing that her sword mastery, previously at a beginner level, had now reached a satisfactory level, thanks in large part to her Asura lineage, which endowed her with exceptional instincts in battle.

Subsequently, Fang Xue elevated her cultivation to the 7th Level of Body Training and utilized Asura Star Power to enhance her overall strength.

Empowered by her newfound strength, Fang Xue launched another relentless assault on Zhao Shen. She swung her sword toward him, and though he tried to dodge the blow, he was wounded in the arm.

Staggering backward, Zhao Shen looked at his injured arm with surprise and shock, while Fang Xue advanced with a cold smile on her face.

"How is this possible? How can she be so strong?" Zhao Shen panicked, struggling to comprehend the rapid turn of events.

"You are strong, but I am stronger," Fang Xue declared as she continued to attack Zhao Shen, who could barely defend himself.

Fang Xue utilized all her strength and skill to disarm Zhao Shen, bringing him to his knees. She pointed her sword at his throat but refrained from delivering the killing blow.

"You have lost," Fang Xue stated, slightly out of breath, after deactivating Asura Star Power and fixing Zhao Shen with a merciless gaze.

Fang Xue was immensely satisfied with Asura Star Power, which not only increased her strength but also exhibited manageable side effects even after prolonged use.

Moreover, Fang Xue recognized that her Asura lineage had played a pivotal role in her victory and acknowledged that she still had much to learn and perfect on her path as a cultivator.

The crowd remained stunned and impressed by Fang Xue's strength. Some remarked that she had surpassed her previous performance against Yuan Tengfei, while others insisted it still wasn't enough to contend with Zhao Shen. Nonetheless, nobody had expected such a swift turn of events.

Suddenly, Zhao Shen stood up, clearly infuriated by his defeat. He lunged at Fang Xue with his saber in hand, attempting to catch her off guard.

However, Fang Xue was prepared for this attack and reacted swiftly, evading Zhao Shen's strikes and countering with her own sword.

Fang Xue attacked with astonishing speed and precision, severing Zhao Shen's arm with a single blow.

The crowd was horrified by the brutality of the attack, but Fang Xue did not halt her assault. She continued to fight, severing Zhao Shen's other leg and hand until he collapsed to the ground, screaming in pain.

Approaching him with a cold and merciless gaze, Fang Xue understood she needed to finish what she had started. She delivered a final blow, castrating Zhao Shen and rendering him a eunuch.

'This should suffice,' Fang Xue thought, observing what she had done to Zhao Shen without a hint of remorse.

Fang Xue spared his life solely because she knew the consequences would be even more severe. As expected, within seconds, a heavy aura descended upon the entire Sparring Field, instilling fear in all present.

"What has transpired here?" a cold voice echoed throughout the Sparring Field, originating from the sky.

The voice coming from the sky, indicated that its owner possessed Core Formation level cultivation!