Fear of Battle

Fan Lang felt uncomfortable under the scrutiny and asked with a smile, "Have you seen enough?"

The young man with the staff said, "It is rare to meet a legendary figure like you, so I could not help taking a few extra looks. Please do not take offense."

"I would not presume to call myself a great figure, and I certainly will not take offense," Fan Lang said.

The Old Clan Leader beside them waved a hand and rebuked him, "Long Cang, do not be rude. Step back."

The young man called Long Cang did not obediently retreat. Instead, he raised his staff and cupped his fist. "Old Clan Leader, it is rare to meet one of the Five Great Prodigies. How could I let such an opportunity slip away? I imagine everyone here wants to witness Young Master Fan's abilities. Why not let me spar with him? I ask the Old Clan Leader to grant my request."

"Impudence! He is an honored guest of the Long Family. How can I allow you to run wild?" the Old Clan Leader said angrily.

This young man named Long Cang was a rising star of the Long Family in recent years. His talent was astonishing, and he was fully capable of joining any transcendent faction.

He was currently a level-seven Mystic Emperor. Long ago, he had clamored to go out and gain experience, only to be stopped by his parents. They gave him a strict order: until he became a Mystic Saint, he was not to take even half a step outside Coiling Dragon Ridge and was to stay home obediently.

Long Cang had great confidence in his talent and had long wanted to test himself against the renowned geniuses outside. Now that he had met Fan Lang, how could he possibly