"If these two clash, we might actually learn something."
Bright Moon Saint Child's eyes were cold. He paid no heed to the others, considering none of them worthy of his attention, but Li Hao's sword strike alone still rankled him.
Had his master not comforted him afterward, his Dao Heart would nearly have cracked.
Besides these Saint Children, many elders from major powers had also come to watch among the crowd.
They had no chance to attend the selection battles of those sacred lands, so this clash between unaffiliated cultivators from dozens of dynasties had instead become a grand event in the Azure Wave Realm.
Azure Sea Great Emperor had also come in person to watch, sitting rather inconspicuously in a cloud carriage.
"I heard from Qin Shuang that Qing Feng joined the Flower Wandering Society, with her making the introductions. That child has become a Butterfly of the Flower Wandering Society. He's certainly made something of himself."
Azure Sea Great Emperor chuckled to the Ornate Beauty beside him, his aged palm gently stroking her pale, delicate hand, as smooth as mutton-fat jade.
This beauty was one of his most favored consorts. Her daughter was Gui Qinshuang, and the mother's standing rose with her daughter's.
"Qin Shuang was only doing her part for Your Majesty. That child was still thinking of you yesterday. She said the March camellias had turned red and wanted to send you some."
The Ornate Beauty spoke with a graceful, gentle smile.
Azure Sea Great Emperor nodded slightly. "It's been a long time since I saw that child. Have her come see me when she has time."
The Ornate Beauty smiled softly, then looked toward the Battle Stage and asked, "If Attendant Red Light and Attendant Qing Feng fight, it will surely be a clash of