Chapter 351: Winning

"Then what if I can take three of your spear strikes?"

Chen Fan's voice was not loud, yet it was enough to spread across the entire Saint Asia Square.

"Hahaha, this kid must be crazy. A Fifth-tier Ability User actually dares to say he will take three strikes from Princess Saihe."

"Princess Saihe's spear technique is Master Level; this kid probably hasn't even heard of Master-level Spear Technique."

The surroundings were filled with sounds of mockery.

Princess Saihe also frowned deeply; the appreciation she had just felt for Chen Fan vanished completely.

"Aiming too high! I thought you were someone of substance." Her voice was cold, and as she gripped the Red Tassel Spear in her hand, her eyes turned icy.

Chen Fan smiled lightly and repeated again: "What if I can take three of your spear strikes?"

"If you can truly take three of my strikes, I, Saihe, can swear on the spot that I am willing to become your wife!" Princess Saihe's voice became sharp; she was clearly angered.

"It's a deal!" Chen Fan chuckled, then looked at Lie Lao to the side and said: "Old sir, please act as a witness. If I take her three strikes, don't let her go back on her word."

"Heh, interesting." A curve appeared at the corner of Lie Lao's mouth.

"If you can take three strikes from Her Highness the Princess, I will certainly report it truthfully to the King and have him, the old man, make the decision for you!"

"Good!" Chen Fan nodded, reached out, and gestured: "Your Highness the Princess, you may begin!"

Seeing his posture, Princess Saihe completely extinguished her original thought of holding back on the first strike.

"Raging Fire Scorches the Plains!" She gave a light shout, and golden flames ignited on the Red Tassel Spear.

As she thrust the spear, the golden flames condensed into a long golden spear, piercing toward Chen Fan.

Chen Fan gave a cold snort, his fist coated in black Thunder.

With a loud boom, Princess Saihe's first strike was easily blocked by his punch.

"He blocked it! He actually blocked it!" Incredible gasps erupted from the surroundings.

Princess Saihe also wore a look of astonishment. Although she hadn't used her full strength, that strike still had the level of a Seventh Stage Late Phase, yet it was blocked by a Fifth Stage Late Phase Ability User.

This was too unbelievable.

"You are indeed not bad. Having blocked one of my strikes, you may enter my Saihe Palace."

"Your Highness the Princess, you should begin the second strike as soon as possible," Chen Fan urged.

"I won't hold back for the second strike!" Princess Saihe snorted coldly.

"Golden Flame Pierces the Sun!"

Behind her, a sun seemed to rise, its dazzling golden light stinging the eyes of the crowd so they could not open them.

Countless golden spear shadows shot out from the sun, carrying incomparable, terrifying energy as they killed toward Chen Fan.

This move exceeded the Seventh-Order Peak level.

Everyone was shocked by this phenomenon, and many retreated one after another to avoid being caught in the crossfire.

Yet Chen Fan did not retreat but advanced instead!

"Thunder Strike: World Annihilation!" A giant thunder ball appeared in the air.

Chen Fan grabbed it and smashed it toward the golden sun with a roar.

The two collided, instantly detonating the entire Saint Asia Square like a small nuclear bomb.

The massive arena was razed to the ground!

The powerful shockwave blew away Princess Saihe's veil, revealing a beautiful and moving face.

Many people were seeing Princess Saihe's true appearance for the first time and could not help but gasp in succession.

"Princess Saihe is so beautiful!"

Chen Fan's gaze lingered on her face for a few seconds before quickly moving away.

Princess Saihe was still in shock at this moment; she stared at Chen Fan with her beautiful eyes, looking completely incredulous.

If Lie Lao hadn't checked Chen Fan's bone age, she would have seriously suspected that Chen Fan was a Grandmaster in disguise.

"Princess, it is time to begin the third strike," Chen Fan said with a smile.

Saihe opened her mouth, a bad premonition in her heart. Would she play herself into a corner today and actually end up marrying herself off?

"No, I cannot get married yet!" She gritted her teeth, preparing to use her strongest strike for the third one.

"Get ready, this strike of mine can kill an Eighth-Order Initial Stage!" Saihe's expression was serious.

"Body into Spear!"

The next moment, Princess Saihe seemed to merge into one with the Red Tassel Spear.

The long spear emitted an incomparably blinding light.

In Chen Fan's eyes, there was only endless flame; he could see nothing else.

He didn't even know from which direction Princess Saihe was attacking.

But Chen Fan did not panic in the slightest; he simply closed his eyes and activated the Thunder Eye Technique.

Thunder spread out, and wherever it reached, the image automatically formed in Chen Fan's Sea of Consciousness.

"Found you!" Chen Fan smiled calmly.

The next moment, Focus into Spear!

A long spear condensed from Mental Power appeared in his hand!

Immediately after, a phantom of an Eight-Sided Exquisite Turtle appeared behind him.

This was precisely the second form of the "Xingyi Thunder God Spear," named Absolute Defense!

This move was taken from the racial Divine Ability of the Eight-Sided Exquisite Turtle!

Chen Fan thrust his spear, and a phantom of a turtle shell condensed from Thunder appeared at the tip of the spear.

Clang! The next moment, Princess Saihe's "Body into Spear" slammed heavily into it.

The turtle shell phantom blocked all of the opponent's offensive, with only ripples appearing on its surface.

As the golden light filling the sky receded, an expression of disbelief appeared on the face of Princess Saihe; her spear, which was powerful enough to pierce the skull of an Eighth-Order Initial Stage Strange Beast, had been easily blocked by Chen Fan.

Of course, it was not only Princess Saihe who was shocked; everyone around them had their mouths agape.

"Your Highness, that is three strikes."

As Chen Fan's voice rang out, the crowd finally came back to their senses.

The young man on the stage had neat clothes and a calm expression, as if his move just now had taken no more effort than blowing away dust.

"You..." Princess Saihe opened her mouth, at a loss for words for a moment.

According to what she had said before the match, she was supposed to swear to marry Chen Fan.

At this moment, Lie Lao, who was standing to the side, began to clap.

"Congratulations, Your Highness, on finding your ideal husband!"

He was forcing her into a corner.

Princess Saihe's expression could not help but struggle, but having said those words in public, how could she go back on her promise?

"You... you should come back to Saihe Palace with me first; shall we discuss the matter of marriage when we return?"

Her eyes held a hint of pleading as she looked at Chen Fan.

Chen Fan's goal was merely to infiltrate Saihe Palace to inquire about news of Mo Wuya, so he naturally would not refuse such an arrangement.

He cupped his hands and said solemnly, "I will follow whatever arrangements Your Highness makes."

For an instant, Princess Saihe felt the man before her was incredibly pleasing to the eye.

Lie Lao wanted to say something more, but was interrupted by Princess Saihe: "Lie Lao, since I said I would marry him, I will certainly marry him; it is just that we will discuss the timing when we return."

"Very well, but Your Highness, I must remind you that His Majesty the King has requested that you be married this year."

Seeing Princess Saihe nod, Lie Lao then stood up and left.

Chen Fan, meanwhile, followed Princess Saihe and the others back to a massive mansion.

There were experts everywhere here; as soon as the two returned to Saihe Palace, a man with a powerful aura came up to greet them.

"Your Highness, I just heard from the servants that you held a martial arts competition for marriage... and lost?"

"You could say that." Princess Saihe's expression was somewhat unpleasant as she pointed to Chen Fan at her side and said, "Sha Lao, this is Ta Qi; please arrange a room for him to stay in, as he will be living in the palace for these next few days."

The man addressed as Sha Lao scrutinized Chen Fan for a moment before saying, "Follow me."

Saihe Palace was very large, and after many twists and turns, they arrived in front of a small, two-story building.

"You will stay here for these next few days. I will send two servants over; if you need anything, just call for them."

"Many thanks, Sha Lao," Chen Fan said politely.

Sha Lao waved his hand and, without a word, went on his way.