Xi Men Chui Xue and Ye Gu Cheng are quite equally matched, but XMCX was not able to show his best because his feeling's for his family became a barrier to his ability to become on with his sword so his moves were a bit slower then they should be, but at the time of the duel, YGC was superior, but earlier YGC's heart was unsettled and he would have died if he fought with XMCX, until LXF helped him unburden his heart and regain his edge. this proves the difference in winning is by the fighter's mental state, not just his skills.