A Challenge from Canglan Holy Land. The moment those words rang out, the entire hall burst into an uproar.
Guan Du had at least spoken rather tactfully, merely calling it a friendly exchange for entertainment.
But Su Wanqing's tone was blunt; she was one step away from saying "challenge" outright.
Challenging the new Holy Son at his investiture ceremony—how was that any different from crashing the event?
The Tianshu Hall Master rose in fury.
"Holy Master Guan, today is an investiture ceremony!"
"You brought your disciples here to fight. Isn't this far too discourteous?"
Guan Du only smiled.
"Palace Master Situ, that is where you are mistaken!"
"We came only to observe the ceremony. But if my disciple wishes to spar, surely I cannot stop her, can I?"
"Besides, this is merely an exchange between members of the same generation. What is improper about that?"
"Palace Master Situ, you are being too sensitive!"
The Tianshu Hall Master was livid.
"You..."
He was just about to speak when Dongfang Zhaixing stepped forward and smiled at Su Wanqing.
"Junior Sister Wanqing, it's been years. Have you been well lately?"
"I still remember the last time we met. It was together with Senior Brother Song Jue in the Yufu Domain!"
"Who would have thought that in the blink of an eye, so many years would have passed?"
"Oh, right, where is senior brother Song Jue? Why didn't he come today?"
That single remark made the Canglan Holy Master's expression change drastically.
Everyone knew that Song Jue had been the disciple the Canglan Holy Master valued most, and also the future candidate for Holy Son.
It was just that after becoming World Traveler, he had vanished without a trace.
For Dongfang Zhaixing to bring up Song Jue now did not merely strike the Canglan