Blood qi roiled across the Martial Practice Platform, and the spell battle was thrilling. Among the spectators, Jiang An'an was not quite like the others. While the audience waited for victory or defeat, her gaze had drifted beyond the outcome, toward the [Star Chamber] that stood empty after Xiong Wen's departure, lost in thought.
The Marquis of Bowang in the viewing seats raised his eyes at that very moment, caught her gaze, and gently shook his head.
Jiang An'an blinked, then shrank back.
Brother Sheng was seriously incredible.
How did he know every little thought that stirred in her heart?
Her brother had always been close to Qi State, and the old Jiang Family was practically one family with the Chongxuan Family.
Chongxuan Yu was even her brother's godson. By that reckoning, she was Little Yu's aunt as well.
The thought of challenging Bao Xuanjing had indeed flashed through her mind, but it had only been one of those wild, unconstrained notions that came after seeing so many prodigies and knowing her own strength fell short. She had thought it would be nice if she could somehow pick up an easy advantage... but in truth, from any angle, she would never do such a thing.
Ji Kingdom was a Dao-Subordinate state. All Dao-Subordinate states throughout the realm regarded Jing Kingdom as their Sect Master.
Xiong Wen, who had come from Ji Kingdom, had fought so hard to reach this point, only to brazenly touch upon the competition rules. By asking to challenge Bao Xuanjing, he was provoking the majesty of Qi State.
This would undoubtedly be seen as Jing Kingdom challenging Qi State—
Whether that was truly the case or not.
Qi State was bound to respond.
But Qi State had not come to this Yellow River Assembly intending to