"Be neither arrogant in victory nor discouraged in defeat. Face an opponent's strength head-on and give them the respect they deserve. That is the heart of a true powerhouse!"
"Your Highness," Ning Fengzhi said, turning to Xue Qinghe and bowing slightly. His posture was modest, yet he possessed an aura that could not be ignored. "I believe young friend Han Yuchen's proposal is excellent."
"Although Miss Eidolon comes from Star Luo, her talent and strength are equally worthy of respect from the entire Soul Master World. Our Heaven Dou Empire possesses the tolerance to embrace all rivers, and naturally, we should also have the magnanimity to appreciate our opponents."
"Therefore, this cup of wine should not only be raised to the victor, but also to that defeated genius who is every bit as brilliant!"
"What does Your Highness think?"
His words were flawless, grand and imposing!
He had perfectly dissolved the provocative undertone in Han Yuchen's words, elevating it instead to the level of the heart of a powerhouse and the Empire's magnanimity.
At the same time, without drawing attention to it, he had kicked the ball right back to Xue Qinghe!
Now, Xue Qinghe could no longer refuse!
If he refused again, it would mean that the Crown Prince lacked the Empire's magnanimity!
Xue Qinghe looked at Ning Fengzhi, a deep wariness flashing through his eyes.
He knew that Ning Fengzhi was... taking a side!
He was making it unmistakably clear to everyone that Han Yuchen was under the protection of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!
"Ha ha ha! Good! Well said!"
The smile on Xue Qinghe's face became "sincere" once more.
He raised his wine cup high and declared, "Sect Master Ning's words deeply resonate with me! I was being narrow-minded! Come, let us raise our cups