Su Wentian and Ning Chongxuan's fierce battle unfolding this way was beyond everyone's expectations. When they saw the two seemingly cut down simultaneously, it triggered a tidal wave of shocked exclamations.
It must be understood that the two were prodigies within the sect, rising stars that appeared only once in a century. Especially Ning Chongxuan, who was Master Sun's prized disciple. If he were to perish, wouldn't it provoke a severe internal conflict between the noble families and the master-disciple faction?
The thought of such consequences immediately turned the faces of many present pale, filling them with fear and dread.
However, there were also a considerable number of composed individuals within the gathering, standing silent and motionless, while their eyes flickered incessantly, their thoughts unreadable.
Zhang Yan's gaze remained profound, and he said not a word, merely staring intently at the scene before him.
