When Guo Ziyan called Li Qingqiu by name, the Qingxiao Sect disciples immediately bristled with anger. Li Sifeng, standing beside Zhang Yuchun, was about to step forward, but Zhang Yuchun raised a hand and stopped him.
"How dare you claim to represent the Central Heaven Martial Arts World?" Zhang Yuchun asked.
Guo Ziyan snorted. "Why can't I? The current number one martial artist in Central Heaven Continent was defeated by me last August. Tell me, what makes me unqualified to represent it?"
In this world, where information traveled slowly, the people of Guzhou knew little about the latest affairs of Central Heaven Continent. Only the greatest events could spread far and wide.
The Qingxiao Sect disciples and onlookers present had no idea who the number one martial artist in the Central Heaven Martial Arts World was. But anyone who could defeat the strongest in an entire continent was certainly no weakling.
For a moment, everyone was awed by Guo Ziyan.
The official standing behind him remained silent. It was obvious that before coming here, he had already known Guo Ziyan intended to challenge the Qingxiao Sect's leader.
"You don't need our sect leader to deal with you. If you can defeat the number one martial artist in the Central Heaven Martial Arts World, then you must be the true number one there. As for me, I'm only ranked second in the Guzhou Martial Arts World. Let's see whether you, the number one from Central Heaven, can overcome me, the number two from Guzhou!"
A voice came from behind. When the disciples heard it, their faces lit up with delight.
The disciples behind Zhang Yuchun parted to make way, and Jiang Zhaoxia strolled forward.
The incense pilgrims began murmuring among themselves. Before the battle at the prefectural government, Jiang Zhaoxia had