Liu Qinghe had not lost unfairly. A single Third-Order Puppet Beast cost at least 700,000 Spirit Stones; two meant 1.4 million Spirit Stones. Adding the magic treasures and spirit arts in Wang Qiuming's possession, Liu Qinghe had never been a match for him. In the end, Liu Qinghe had merely been sent by Zhao Richen to probe Wang Qiuming's capabilities.
"Thank you for going easy on me, Fellow Daoist Liu."
Wang Qiuming cupped his fists as he spoke, preparing to fly back to his seat.
"Wait, Daoist Wang. I, too, would like to spar with you. Would Daoist Wang be willing to offer me some guidance?" Zhao Richen hurriedly called out.
"Little Friend Zhao, Little Friend Wang has fought two consecutive matches. Having him spar with you now would be unfair. You should find someone else to spar with instead," Shen Ruirong said. The Wang Family hailed from the Eastern Wasteland, but they were currently developing in the South Sea. Strictly speaking, the Wang Family and the Shen Family both belonged to the South Sea Cultivation World. Wang Qiuming had won two matches and brought glory to the South Sea Cultivation World, so Shen Ruirong naturally spoke up in his support.
No matter where one went, regional rivalries existed. Wherever there were people, there was competition.
"Just let Little Friend Wang take a Snow Dew Pill to restore his spiritual power. Young people sparring is perfectly normal! Of course, if Little Friend Zhao cannot defeat Little Friend Wang, then no one else may challenge Little Friend Wang again."
Murong Rong stepped in to smooth things over. The Central Plains Cultivation World had suffered two straight defeats, leaving them somewhat unable to save face, so Murong Rong naturally had to speak for Zhao Richen.
This was no longer merely a contest