Augustine looked at He Ying and only spoke after a long while. "Since Lord He Ying has stepped in, we won't fight today. But the matter between Lin Zhen and me is far from over."
Augustine then fixed his gaze on Lin Zhen. "Lin Zhen, you first drove Li Nian out of Tian Fang City, then came to my Tian Huo City to kill people. Those matters aren't over. Your son is now in my hands, and I won't hand him over to you unless..."
Lin Zhen also released his Black Hole Beast form on the other side. His body was covered in wounds.
He knew full well that victory was impossible in today's battle. Although challenging the fifth-ranked fighter from ninety-eighth place was already an impressive feat, the main reason he had managed to hold on was the Destruction Divine Thunder. Without it, he would not have had the slightest chance of winning.
Perhaps he truly should negotiate terms with Augustine.
"Unless what?"
"Lin Zhen, don't blame me for not giving you a chance. Though our battle has stopped, we'll determine the winner another way. The challenge tournament is about to begin. If your final ranking exceeds mine, you can take your son away. Otherwise, he'll be a miner here for the rest of his life!"
After saying that, Augustine looked toward He Ying in the Water Mirror. "He Ying, that is my proposal. What do you think?"
He Ying smiled. "That is something for the two of you to discuss, but this old man believes it is feasible."
He Ying looked at Lin Zhen again. "Lin Zhen, what do you think?"
Lin Zhen took a deep breath. He knew that no matter what happened today, it would be impossible to rescue his son. He had to bide his