A flicker of conflict and hesitation crossed Lin Jing's eyes. He gritted his teeth and continued, "Lord Xiahou, but Jiang Bei... Jiang Bei is someone the Deputy Mansion Lord specifically asked to meet! I'm worried that if Song Bo strikes too hard and fails to rein in his strength, injuring Jiang Bei, then the Deputy Mansion Lord..."
"Song Bo knows his limits. Lin Jing, just step aside."
The voice rang out from the void again, cutting Lin Jing off.
Lin Jing's lips trembled a few times. At a loss for what else to say, he clenched his fists, his chest heaving.
Just then, a hand settled on his shoulder from behind.
Jiang Bei stepped forward, passed him, and stood before the moon gate, facing Song Bo.
His expression was utterly calm. He looked at Song Bo composedly and said, "Lord Lin, since this lord wishes to test my strength, let him come. I, Jiang Bei, have no fear!"
Seeing Jiang Bei step forward to face Song Bo, Lin Jing's expression changed sharply.
He strode to Jiang Bei's side and said urgently, "Jiang Bei, don't be reckless! Song Bo's strength is no joke! You were able to suppress the Profound Fire Demon God largely because your Nine Karmas Divine Flame naturally counters his demonic power. But Song Bo is a genuine Saint Emperor Realm peak cultivator! His spiritual power has completely different attributes from the Profound Fire Demon God's. Your flames won't suppress him!"
Jiang Bei turned his head and glanced at Lin Jing, his expression calm. "It's fine. Don't worry. If I don't fight today, I doubt Lord Song will let me pass in peace. Rather than let him block my way and make trouble again and again, I might as well settle this cleanly and let him see for