"So the junior immortals from the Honghao Celestial Court really are just as ill-mannered," the dark-faced Celestial Immortal beside Zhu Zhenghao sneered.
"This fellow certainly has some nerve. Even Immortal Lord Dongli never spoke that way about Mu Xia. I suppose you think you have the right to discipline her on his behalf," Lu Xiaotian said with a smile.
At the mention of Immortal Lord Dongli, the dark-faced Celestial Immortal's expression changed dramatically. Cold sweat poured down his face. Though he belonged to the Yu Xuan Celestial Court, he wouldn't dare casually lay a hand on someone from the other side—but it depended on who that person was. Whether in the Honghao or Yu Xuan Celestial Court, an Immortal Lord stood far above the rest. Immortal Lords possessed power that reached the heights of creation. If one set his sights on him, even the Immortal Lords of the Yu Xuan Celestial Court might not be able to protect him.
"Mu Xia is the daughter of Immortal Lord Dongli of our Honghao Celestial Court. You dared insult her. As the immortal envoy sent to the Yu Xuan Celestial Court, I also bear an inescapable responsibility. Once their match is over, you and I will fight too—a fight to the death. Otherwise, I won't be able to answer for this when I return." Fan Xianzhou glanced at Hu Lengshan beside him. "If I die in battle, Brother Hu will take over as immortal envoy and continue carrying out the mission assigned by the Celestial Court."
"Those who don't know aren't guilty. There's no need to go that far, Friend Fan." Hearing Fan Xianzhou propose a fight to the death, Zhu Zhenghao, the one who had come to provoke them, turned grim. He could feel the situation slipping beyond his control.
Seeing Fan