The difference of half a step was like the chasm between heaven and earth—enough to overturn the outcome of the entire duel.
The crowd subconsciously turned to look at Sun Yong, who was seated next to the County Magistrate.
Sun Yong had a smile playing on his lips, his eyes filled with an unconcealable pride. His all-knowing expression made everything instantly clear to everyone.
"You sly old fox, Sun Yong!" The Ye Family Patriarch on the right couldn't help but slam his hand on the table. "You kept this secret too well! Such a huge development, and you didn't let a single whisper get out!"
"Exactly, Old Sun! Yang Jing broke through to Huajin, and you didn't make a peep? Were you planning to give everyone a 'surprise'? I'd say you dropped a bombshell on us!" another person exclaimed in shock.
