Hmm?
Very quickly, Li Tianyuan's pupils contracted slightly.
Because he noticed that Qin Shilong's mood had changed.
He was no longer shocked as before. Instead, he had become confident, his Fighting Spirit brimming.
Not bad.
This had indeed exceeded my expectations.
Li Tianyuan nodded involuntarily.
To regain confidence even after learning that all his efforts had still left him a step behind—that truly showed a strong heart.
That alone was worthy of admiration.
At that moment, Qin Shilong spoke with a confident expression. "I admit that Chen Wen is an extremely formidable opponent, one who can even drive others to despair."
"But even if my cultivation is a notch weaker, that does not mean I lack the ability to contend with him."
"Oh? Tell me."
Li Tianyuan raised a brow, his interest piqued.
"First, the newcomer grand examination does not only test one's personal combat strength."
"Second, in terms of individual talent and certain trials, I may not necessarily be inferior to him."
"Along this road, the hardships I have endured and the combat strength I possess are no less than his."
"Third, my Azure Dragon Bloodline has returned to its ancestral roots. With the blessing of ancient blood, I absolutely cannot lose to him."
Li Tianyuan, who had been nodding slightly, had his expression completely change upon hearing that Qin Shilong's bloodline had returned to its ancestral roots.
"Are you certain?"
Li Tianyuan took a step forward to Qin Shilong and placed a hand on him.
Qin Shilong said nothing. He merely silently circulated the power of his bloodline.
"Good, good, good!"
Upon sensing it all, Li Tianyuan immediately burst into hearty laughter.
Just as Qin Shilong had said, his Azure Dragon Bloodline had indeed returned to its ancestral roots.
One had to know that a bloodline returning to