Li Hao said nothing at first, looking thoughtful instead. "Senior Sister, when you first became disciples, did anyone challenge you in the Dao Arena?"
"There were arena challenges, but no blood duels."
Di Lingshu shook her head. "And those who challenged us were Heavenly Prodigies of the Chaos Ancient Clan or personal disciples of other Immortal Emperors. It was just mutual training and sparring. Other stray cats and dogs wouldn't dare offend us."
"Daring to challenge an Immortal Emperor's personal disciple, and to a blood duel at that-there's definitely something wrong with this Wu Clan."
A touch of ferocity showed on Long Qingge's youthful face, dragon might simmering in his eyes. "Who doesn't know that even in an arena blood duel, an Immortal Emperor can intervene to save your life? The injuries would be far worse than in an ordinary challenge, perhaps even damaging your foundation, but you wouldn't die."
"Exactly."
Di Lingshu said, "He knows you're Master's personal disciple, yet he still issued a Blood Duel Challenge. He clearly wants to destroy your foundation, even at the cost of putting his own life on the line. Such malicious intent deserves death!"
Li Hao was surprised. Could an Immortal Emperor save someone's life even in an arena Blood Duel Challenge?
Sure enough, this was the special privilege of becoming an Immortal Emperor's disciple. The ultimate realm could break countless shackles. What others considered ironclad rules and laws could all be bent before an Immortal Emperor.
"Junior Little Brother, just choose the earlier option. If your avatar loses, so be it."
Lei Jingfeng said, "With your cultivation speed, I'm sure you'll catch up within a few decades. Then you can challenge him back!"
"Exactly. Leave this Wu Clan fellow to me."
Di Lingshu spoke.
"Senior Sister, if you challenge him, he'll