He Lian Xuan personally intervened by asking Su Chengyu to forfeit, but people didn't feel that he was favoring Lee Longqing. Instead, they saw it as a way to save face for Su Chengyu and protect him. After all, the Seven Kills Sword Technique was renowned, with nine chances of death and one of survival under this sword technique.
At He Lian Xuan's words, Su Chengyu remained indifferent. He didn't care who became the champion, but the South Sea Mermaid Pearl was important to him. His determination to get it was unwavering and he couldn't back down now.
