Ling Chen was speechless; he hadn't expected such a trick could be employed. However, he did admire Liang Zheng for deceiving everyone with such a method, easily seizing the opportunity to compete on stage.
"Yang, what's the deal with that young man?" Ling Chen asked, pointing to Liang Zheng's opponent.
"They had conspired beforehand," Yang Tao explained. "There are many elders in Yangxin Pavilion, and some of their disciples, due to their young age or lesser talents, don't make much progress in strength. Therefore, certain individuals with ulterior motives seek them out for cooperation. This way they not only curry favors but also reap some benefits. Why not do it? Just wait and see. In no more than thirty moves, they will determine the winner."
