The Unparalleled Sword Emperor Chapter 2712 - 2687: Three Defeats!

The martial arts competition happening today pits the legendary Undefeated General against the fearsome Sword Demon from Black Water City’s fighting arena, drawing a massive crowd of powerful individuals!

Within the opulent pavilion, every single private room has been booked, with prices well above the norm, yet all seats are occupied.

Each of these exclusive chambers is filled to the brim with seasoned warriors.

The leaders and elders from the Eight Great Clans of Black Water City have nearly all made a personal appearance.

Figures like Zhaoyun Tian of the Zhao family and Patriarch Tangjing Xiu of the Tang family—individuals revered like deities in Black Water City—are now present in the private rooms, intently observing this monumental battle!

Furthermore, formidable warriors from neighboring cities are also seated within the elegant pavilion.

For instance, the Young Lord of Houtu City has arrived with a retinue of dozens of strong fighters, specifically to engage in betting activities in Black Water City!

Beyond the private rooms, in the main spectator seating of the fighting arena, there isn’t a single standing spot left unoccupied.

The fighting arena itself is vast, capable of holding over five hundred thousand warriors, but on this day, it is packed to its limit, with estimates reaching a million combatants.

And outside the arena’s confines, the surrounding streets are thronged with countless warriors who could not gain entry.

The streets are completely empty of any regular passage!

As a last resort, the fighting arena management has erected temporary projection stone walls around the perimeter, enabling those unable to enter to still witness the unfolding battle.

With all preparations complete, an epic confrontation is on the verge of commencing.

Judge Ning Zheng has been actively managing the proceedings within the fighting arena.

"Now, we call upon the esteemed Senior Xu Guang and the Sword Demon to enter the arena!"

Ning Zheng’s booming voice echoed through the venue. The stone gate of the passageway slid open, and both Lin Bai and Xu Guang made their entrance into the fighting arena.

Their simultaneous entry ignited a thunderous roar from the crowd.

Lin Bai observed Xu Guang, an elder appearing to be around a hundred years old, his figure stooped, his head covered in white hair. Despite his age, a gentle smile graced his features as he looked upon Lin Bai with warm eyes.

He had chosen not to wear a mask, allowing everyone to see his face clearly.

As Lin Bai regarded him, Xu Guang’s gaze was similarly fixed on Lin Bai.

"Senior Xu Guang has entered!"

"Is that truly Senior Xu Guang? The Undefeated General of our Black Water City fighting arena!"

"Senior Xu Guang is bound to emerge victorious!"

"Nonsense, Senior Xu Guang will undoubtedly win; how could the Sword Demon possibly be a match for him!"

"Senior Xu Guang has reigned supreme in this arena for over fifty years, boasting more than two thousand matches without a single loss!"

A wave of fervent admiration washed over many of the warriors as they looked upon Xu Guang.

Inside the elegant pavilion, the Young Lord of Houtu City eyed Xu Guang with a hint of disdain. He turned to a middle-aged man in black robes beside him and inquired, "Jiang Yang, is that Xu Guang?"

He then added, "He is the Undefeated General here in Black Water City's fighting arena. How do you measure up against him?"

The man in black robes, identified as Jiang Yang, who sat next to the Young Lord of Houtu City, responded quietly, "Both Xu Guang and I hold the title of Undefeated General within our respective fighting arenas. He represents Black Water City, and I hail from Houtu City!"

"Our strengths should be comparable!"

"However, to determine who is truly superior, a direct contest would be necessary!"

This middle-aged man in black robes, Jiang Yang, was none other than Houtu City’s own Undefeated General.

The Young Lord of Houtu City, however, disagreed, stating, "In my assessment, Xu Guang is no match for you. Just look at him; he’s practically on his last legs!"

"As the saying goes, youth is what the fist fears. You possess a significant age advantage over him, so defeating him should pose no major challenge!" the Young Lord of Houtu City remarked calmly.

Jiang Yang offered a slight smile, refraining from argument, and continued to observe Xu Guang with quiet intensity.

Deep within, Jiang Yang harbored the same sentiment, convinced that he indeed held the upper hand in strength over Xu Guang!

Back in the arena, Lin Bai and Xu Guang had both taken their positions.

Judge Ning Zheng then addressed them, saying, "Senior Xu Guang and Sword Demon, now that you have both entered, the fighting arena is officially yours!"

With those words, Ning Zheng quickly exited the arena and ascended to a high vantage point, his attention now fully focused on the impending battle!

Upon Ning Zheng’s departure, Lin Bai cupped his fists in a respectful gesture and declared, "I am the Sword Demon; I offer my greetings to Senior Xu Guang!"

Xu Guang let out a chuckle. "I perceive you to be quite young. With millions of warriors observing this contest, your composure remains remarkably steady; that is indeed a rare quality!"

Lin Bai responded with a smile, "I am wearing a mask, Senior. How can you discern my calmness?"

Xu Guang gently shook his head. "It is evident from your eyes!"

"Your gaze is exceptionally indifferent!"

"So unnervingly calm, as if you are entirely accustomed to such spectacles! This level of indifference and self-possession, I certainly did not possess it at your tender age!" Xu Guang stated with a light laugh.

Lin Bai offered a subtle smile, neither confirming nor denying the elder’s observation.

Indeed, as Xu Guang had stated, Lin Bai had navigated numerous perilous situations; a scene like this was merely routine for him and couldn't provoke much reaction!

Lin Bai inquired, "I've heard that you, Senior, have reigned supreme in the fighting arena of Black Water City for over five decades, participating in more than two thousand matches without a single loss?"

Xu Guang chuckled, shaking his head. "That's not entirely accurate!"

Lin Bai was taken aback, momentarily wondering if the rumors were fabricated.

Xu Guang continued, "I have indeed dominated the fighting arena for over fifty years; that much is true."

"And I have indeed participated in over two thousand matches; that's also correct!"

"However, I have faced defeats!"

"I have experienced three losses in the fighting arena!"

"My very first defeat occurred during my initial competition in the arena!"

"The second defeat transpired after I gained renown as the Great General. Due to my arrogance, I was bested by a senior."

"The third loss happened before I was proclaimed the Undefeated General, when I was defeated by a formidable expert from the Sword God Family who was passing through Black Water City!"

"Since I've only lost three times, it's not a significant number, and the fighting arena tends to view an undefeated general with zero losses as more intimidating. Thus, very few people are aware that I have suffered three defeats,"

Xu Guang explained with a calm demeanor.

Upon hearing Xu Guang candidly recount his defeats, Lin Bai's hair stood on end, and a heightened sense of wariness towards Xu Guang filled him.

A warrior capable of confronting their own failures is undeniably formidable.

Furthermore, Xu Guang's three defeats represented critical turning points in his life.

The first loss, upon his debut in the fighting arena, served as a harsh introduction to the world's unforgiving nature.

The second, after achieving the status of Great General, saw him consumed by glory and losing sight of himself. This defeat brought him back to reality, compelling him to pursue further self-refinement!

His third defeat, at the hands of the Sword God Family, impressed upon Xu Guang the perpetual existence of stronger individuals; in its wake, he adopted an even more cautious and vigilant approach!

From Xu Guang's recounting of these three defeats, Lin Bai perceived that Xu Guang must be an exceptionally powerful individual!

A warrior who began with nothing, attained everything through their own prowess, experienced loss, and then reclaimed it all would undoubtedly cherish it even more dearly!