Although Fang Han already knew the Skyfire Sect was stirring up trouble behind the scenes, he had no intention of refusing this challenge, which was nominally a request for instruction but actually a probe. He also needed to display his strength to the outside world and prevent another incident like the Violet Sky Sect coming to his door to test him.
His gaze settled on Han Jiuxiao, and he spoke.
"Elder Han, to avoid damaging our relations, let us settle this in one move."
"One move?"
Han Jiuxiao's gray-white brows furrowed slightly, a trace of puzzlement in his voice.
Fang Han had not evaded the matter and had agreed to his terms, but instead of proceeding as he had expected, he had set a limit of one move.
"I understand why you have come, Elder Han. I believe you will have your answer after one move."
Fang Han spoke evenly.
With his current strength, few below the rank of great grandmaster could rival him. He believed one move would be enough to cow Han Jiuxiao and the dozens of people he had brought, ensuring that no one would dare underestimate the Azure Profound Sect again.
If he exchanged a few more moves, he feared he might accidentally kill Han Jiuxiao.
It was not that he was softhearted. Rather, the Azure Profound Sect had only just arrived, and its foundations were not yet secure. If he killed the Violet Sky Sect's Supreme Elder over a minor conflict, the sect would inevitably gain a reputation for arrogance and tyranny, drawing hostility and suspicion from the other leading powers in Cloud Province.
"Very well. One move it is."
Han Jiuxiao fell silent for a moment, a calculating look flickering through his gray-white eyes before he nodded slightly.
His right hand reached toward his