"I've changed my mind."
The Mystic Spirit Banquet erupted in an uproar.
No one had expected Chen Ping'an to step forward at such a juncture and say such a thing.
Reckless Saber Chen Ping'an was a Storm Cloud Great Grandmaster.
If he made a move, then—
Below the jade platform, Great Grandmasters slowly looked up, hope appearing on their faces.
Ji Mingchang had clearly not expected Chen Ping'an to suddenly speak.
"Lord Chen holds an exalted position and possesses extraordinary strength. What has stirred your interest?" Ji Mingchang suppressed his displeasure and spoke gently.
Chen Ping'an smiled but said nothing more, merely rising slowly to his feet.
Seeing this, Ji Mingchang knew that Chen Ping'an had made up his mind. Whatever was said now would be useless.
"Since that is so..." He pondered briefly. "Yan Hong, accompany Lord Chen and make the exchange enjoyable.
"Lord Chen stands upon the Wind and Cloud Grandmaster Rankings, his strength at its peak. He disdains to quibble with you and has restricted the use of weapons, but you must not grow arrogant. If you offend Lord Chen, come up here and accept your punishment yourself!"
"Yes, Clan Elder." Yan Hong clasped his hands excitedly, looking up with eagerness written all over his face.
He had thought it would end here, yet the path twisted through the hills and rivers, bringing such a turn of events.
Reckless Saber Chen Ping'an—what an immense reputation!
If he could defeat him in today's battle, his prestige would soar high enough to shake the four directions!
Reckless Saber might be powerful, but without weapons, Yan Hong still had absolute confidence.
He had not expected Reckless Saber to be so unwise. A few words from the Clan Elder had provoked him into stepping out!
Yan Hong's expression was animated, his