Here, to receive the delegation, Lu Bu and Ling Yun were only responsible for arranging the Great Feng soldiers, preventing any disturbances, accepting Great Feng's diplomatic gifts—a token of goodwill for the peace talks—and transporting them to the Capital Prefecture Yamen.
As for Huangfu Wuliang discussing peace with Dagan, that had nothing to do with Lu Bu. After all, he was a military general, not skilled in debate.
Still, Lu Bu remembered what Huangfu Wuliang had said. Trying to trip him up, incite him, or sow discord—they had picked the wrong person.
Since Huangfu Wuliang claimed to be the strongest in the Ascension Realm, Lu Bu would have to let him witness the strength of the true strongest in the Ascension Realm.
Outside the garrison camp, several fighting stages had been set up in less than two hours. Many officers and soldiers of the garrison were competing there.
Ling Yun watched the matches on the stages before him with clear interest.
"Really?"
A sharp glint flickered in Lu Bu's eyes as he spoke calmly. "What, are you afraid of losing? Or do you not dare?"
Lu Bu's words irritated Ling Yun somewhat.
"Afraid of losing? Don't dare? How could that be? Would I, Ling Yun, fear them? They came looking for trouble with Dagan and even dared provoke us. They deserve a taste of hardship!
"I'm only wondering whether they'll come, and how we'll compete."
A faint smile curled at Lu Bu's lips, while pride and confidence naturally filled his eyes.
"The contests are simple. For those below the Ascension Realm, the men in the army will be enough. For Ascension Realm fighters, I'll personally take the field. Anyone may challenge me. Anyone below the Peak Ascension Realm who can withstand five moves from me will be considered the winner!