A Long-Awaited Opponent

"What happened?"

In the blink of an eye, Long Lu appeared atop the ruins.

Confusion filled his eyes as he looked at the rubble strewn across the ground, then at Shi Yan.

Saint-level destructive power, sword intent... yet Shi Yan used a saber.

"It's you!"

Long Lu's gaze fell upon Zhuo Xi, who had only just steadied herself, and he could not hide his shock.

In just a few years, Zhuo Xi had actually gained Saint-level combat power?!

"Zhuo Xi greets you, Senior. It was me..." Zhuo Xi bowed respectfully. Just as she was about to explain what had happened, a voice interrupted her.

"Chief Steward, Zhuo Xi and I were sparring just now. She happened to have an epiphany, and after we exchanged a move, this place ended up ruined."

Shi Yan stepped forward and stood in front of Zhuo Xi.

No matter what, Zhuo Xi was one of Purgatory's star pillars, and the Purgatory Gladiator Arena had been competing with the Heavenly Saber Gladiator Arena year after year. He feared Long Lu might not be able to resist making a move.

As a fifth-rank Saint, Long Lu would certainly be able to sense the abnormalities here and thus judge Zhuo Xi's strength.

Heavenly Saber was already in a difficult position. Now that such a stunningly gifted Zhuo Xi had emerged, things would only become harder still.

What Shi Yan did not know was that Zhuo Xi's eyes flickered behind him. As she gazed at his back, her eyes gradually lost focus.

"One saber, one sword. You two are quite impressive."

Long Lu's gaze flickered as a hundred thoughts flashed through his mind.

Zhuo Xi's rise would bring no small disadvantage to the Heavenly Saber Gladiator Arena...

"Chief Steward, Zhuo Xi is a close friend of mine. We had