"Lu Yuan... you..."
Hearing this, a hint of hesitation appeared on Celicia's pretty face.
Was Lu Yuan... trying to act tough?
But when she saw the utter confidence on Lu Yuan's face,
she finally nodded.
Acting tough? He didn't look like it...
Then she took several steps back on her long legs.
Meanwhile, outside the arena.
"What's going on with Lu Yuan? Is he planning to take on all three?"
"What a fool. If he teamed up with Celicia, he could at least take second place. He's gone overboard trying to show off."
"I don't think so. Maybe Lu Yuan's even more terrifying than we imagine!"
The audience buzzed with discussion over Lu Yuan's actions.
Some thought he was overconfident and far too arrogant.
Others thought Lu Yuan didn't seem like the reckless sort and must still have something up his sleeve.
Jiang Xuanran, watching from the sidelines, wasn't worried at all.
That was because Lu Yuan had already told her the truth about his strength.
Eighth-order Lower Rank!
When Jiang Xuanran heard the news, she was utterly astonished at first.
After all, it was simply too incredible.
But then she thought about it: Lu Yuan was her man.
His talent was extraordinary. That was a good thing!
And so...
Jiang Xuanran wasn't worried about Lu Yuan in the slightest.
On the contrary, she blinked her clear, bright eyes, quietly looking forward to what they had agreed on...
First of all, she had long wanted to explore Tiangong City with Lu Yuan.
And secondly...
Lu Yuan had been completely absorbed in cultivation lately.
As a result, the parched earth had gone far too long without being moistened by sweet rain...
Back in the arena.
"Lu Yuan, you've got some nerve, still trying to show off at a time like