The Xi Zhou Emperor coughed, interrupting Liang Zhihuan's endless chatter, then slowly said, "Brother Liang, what a coincidence this is. I see that in the 68th War Zone of the Eastern Continent, quite a few Martial Artists from all three of our nations are there. Isn't that quite the coincidence?"
Liang Zhihuan frowned slightly. Each country had sent over a thousand participants. What was so strange about them being in the same war zone? Why had he specifically mentioned District Sixty-Eight? Could something have happened there?
The other two empresses were urging Ning Qingxuan to drink, trying to get this newly crowned empress, the envy of women across the world, drunk. Ning Qingxuan was not particularly skilled at socializing and could only raise her cup to deal with them.
However, upon hearing the Xi Zhou Emperor's words, Ning Qingxuan could not help but set down her wine cup and turn her gaze toward him.
Seeing that his topic had drawn the beauty's attention, the Xi Zhou Emperor became even more pleased with himself. He said loudly, "The national strength of our three countries is roughly equal. We all belong to the lower tier in the Origin Realm. Though our strength may not be great, every son of Xi Zhou is a fine man. We have never had cowards who cling to life, much less spineless trash who dare not even fight. We would never send such people out!"
The Beiwei Emperor immediately chimed in, "Brother Zhou is right. Every man of Beiwei has bones of iron. Even if we are outmatched, we still dare to go forth and fight!"
Liang Zhihuan took a sip of wine. "Gentlemen, I do not quite understand what you mean. Are you saying that the people of Southern Liang are cowards?"
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