The shores of Red Lotus City were bustling with people. Following the city's instructions, the representatives from each school headed to their designated assembly points.
As a top-tier martial arts school, Demon Martial naturally attracted plenty of attention the moment it appeared.
"Li Jiandao!"
Someone approached from a short distance away. The surrounding crowd instinctively parted a little, and countless gazes turned in that direction. Once they saw who it was, their expressions changed.
"It's Wan Jiangui from Xizhou Martial Arts School! I heard they went to the same high school and had been competing for first place since they were kids."
There was no trace of gloom on Wan Jiangui's face. Unbothered by the discussions around him, he said, "Li Jiandao, I'll be waiting for you."
Li Jiandao's gaze was indifferent, as though he himself were a sword. Several of the Heavenly Prides beside him, however, disliked Wan Jiangui's insolent manner and snapped coldly, "Well, look who it is. Isn't this Wan Jiangui, the eternal runner-up? What, wasn't that beating last time enough? Back to make a nuisance of yourself already?"
Wan Jiangui sneered. "Who wins is still up in the air. You'd better pray you don't run into me in the final round. I won't hold back!"
As the two sides faced off, Lin Shuguang watched in utter boredom.
His gaze swept over Li Jiandao. The man was remarkably composed and cold, rather living up to his name.
Had it been him, he probably would have lost patience and attacked already.
But suddenly...
Lin Shuguang's gaze froze. Startled and uncertain, he focused on Li Jiandao again.
Just now, he had faintly detected a trace of a Jade Bead's aura.
Could this man have a Jade Bead on him?!!!
Li Jiandao keenly sensed that momentary fluctuation in emotion. In