Immortal Venerable Successor looked toward Xia Huanyu. Their eyes met, and their invisible auras mingled, setting off a storm in the space between them. Space and time twisted, heaven and earth fell into disorder, and chaos crumbled.
He didn't refuse. "He's a fine opponent."
He could see how powerful Xia Huanyu was. Xia Huanyu was one of their strongest, and worthy of facing him.
"Huanyu, they've picked you. You'd better do your utmost to please them. Don't disappoint them."
Hua Tianqi gave Xia Huanyu an amused glance.
"I'll do my best." Xia Huanyu nodded.
Quite a few Kaoshan Sect disciples struggled to keep their mouths from twitching.
They knew Immortal Venerable Successor was strong—far stronger than most of them. But they also knew just how powerful Xia Huanyu was, and had complete confidence in his strength.
"Then who should I choose?"
The Pioneering Emperor Venerable Successor slung his woodcutter's axe over his shoulder and sauntered around, inspecting the crowd as he picked out an opponent.
His gaze settled mostly on the group of figures in white. Only they were worthy of facing him. The others were certainly strong, but still fell a little short.
"That guy's pretty arrogant."
Beings from all the worlds watched the Pioneering Emperor Venerable Successor. He seemed even more arrogant than the High-Level Heavenly Vault emperors from the first stage, and his bearing was more domineering and striking.
All who looked at him couldn't help but feel their hearts flutter, as if they wanted to bow down before him.
Clearly, he had reached the very pinnacle of the Immortal Emperor realm. His invisible aura alone could awe all living beings, even through the light screen.
There were many Heir Grade powerhouses present, but few could match him.
Quite a few Kaoshan Sect disciples were still far