Xue Tian did not believe that the Grandmaster would be defeated by Qin Xuan.
The Grandmaster's realm was the pinnacle of martial arts.
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A mere youngster, even if he easily defeated himself, to claim invincibility against a Grandmaster was sheer fantasy.
What enraged Xue Tian further was Qin Xuan's insult.
It was already a cat-playing-with-a-mouse situation, why further provoke the loser?
As for Xue Ying and the others, they naturally did not believe Qin Xuan could defeat a Grandmaster.
In their understanding, or rather, in the entire Yin Ren's understanding, a Grandmaster was invincible.
Because their leader was a genuine Grandmaster.
And, had remained undefeated to this day.
Qin Xuan was strong, but was he stronger than the Leader?
Yet, the few of them dared not utter a word. What a joke, to undermine the person standing before them at this moment?
The person before them could decide if they would live or die today.
Who dared to provoke him?
Unless they were seeking death.
Conveniently, if one died, there would be one less competitor.
For such a thing, it was best if others did it; they themselves absolutely would not.
As for Xue Tu, unless he wished to perish under Qin Xuan's palm, even if he understood, he could not speak for the sake of survival.
A strange silence, except for the blood spitting from Xue Tian's mouth, only the heavy gasps of a few people could be heard.
It was as if everyone tacitly agreed that Qin Xuan was telling the truth.
But did truth or falsehood matter?
What mattered was life and death!
"Elder Tian, what secret is it that you hold so dear? Why must you do this?"
This time, it was not Xue Ying, but Xue Ci who could no longer hold back.
Xue Ci was a martial artist, and more importantly, a sniper who wielded a gun.
Because some missions involved ordinary people, he found it bothersome to engage in close combat, and using a gun was faster and more convenient.
Logically, he should possess stronger psychological fortitude and more robust mental conditioning than others.
But was a sniper's life not a life?
Conversely, a sniper's life was even more precious.
To cling to life and fear death was human nature, nothing to be ashamed of.
To die heroically was the act of a hero.
But if there was a way to live, and a way to live without consequence, he, Xue Ci, naturally would strive for it.
"Elder Tian, at this point, please do not be foolish," Xue Ling urged repeatedly.
The three of them each had their strengths; who would live and who would die was truly uncertain.
Besides, Xue Tian was going to die anyway, so why involve themselves because of one destined to perish?
Perhaps the final decision on who lived and who died would not be Xue Tian's.
Man is the knife, I am the fish.
In the current situation, it was not about who Xue Tian wanted to live, but who Qin Xuan deemed worthy of survival.
One could offend Xue Tian, but not Qin Xuan.
The few of them understood this, and that was their thinking.
"Elder Tian, please just tell us."
Hearing Xue Ling's voice, Xue Tian shook his head and sighed, "Myopic fools, when did Yin Ren ever have such cowards? You all do not understand, what is qualification!"
"Even ants cling to life; fearing death is merely the instinct of all living beings," Qin Xuan spoke softly.
"Seeking advantage and avoiding harm is human nature, especially when life and death are at stake."
"You!"
Xue Tian looked up at Qin Xuan and sneered,
"You have the strength to sweep aside everything, yet you resort to such tactics, truly disgracing the prestige of a Grandmaster, humph."
"Stop babbling about the prestige of a Grandmaster," Qin Xuan said mockingly.
"I told you, I am not a Grandmaster. I am waiting for your answer, and do not make me wait too long, my patience is limited."
"Why must you know?"
"That is not your concern."
The standoff continued, Xue Tian remained unmoved, or perhaps, he was wavering but did not show it.
A person destined to die, what was there to fear?
"Elder Tian, one piece of information for one life, what more hesitation do you have! It's just a name, after all." Xue Ye's heart tightened at the sight.
"Yes, Elder Tian, just say it."
Everyone quickly chimed in. Now it concerned their very lives, how could they not be enthusiastic?
"Are you going to tell me or not," Qin Xuan said coldly.
"The same as before," Xue Tian gritted his teeth.
"You! Are not qualified to know."
"Stubborn and ignorant."
With that, Qin Xuan moved.