Ji Yuan's strength was anything but weak. As one of the core members of the Royalist faction, a high-ranking figure of the Sixth Shelter, and Commander of the Imperial Guard, he was the Royalists' strongest, at the Peak Fifth Rank Stage.
On top of that, he was skilled in Attack Swordsmanship, which made his actual combat power second only to King Kang and Kou Yu in the entire Northwestern Region.
It was precisely this exceptional prowess that gave him the confidence to step forward and block the Hound.
Ji Yuan was quite well-known across the Northwestern Region. The scouts of various factions, as well as people like the Kou family and Princess Xi, all had a decent grasp of his capabilities.
So when Ji Yuan stepped out to duel the Sixth Rank Evil God professor, although some sensed something was off, even more were curious—and expectant.
