The power of the Heaven-Connecting Realm was not so easily obtained, and it was even less easy to simply give it up.
Although Great Heavenly Demon Venerable knew that most of what Su Xin had said was true, it was not so easy for him to make such a decision so lightly.
Just then, there was a sudden knock on the palace doors. Great Heavenly Demon Venerable frowned and said, "Come in."
Lü Changqing entered with a strange expression on his face. Great Heavenly Demon Venerable asked, "What happened?"
Lü Changqing shook his head. "It's not our demonic path that has run into trouble, but Lord Su. Just now, Wang Jiuzhong of the Martial Heaven Domain released word that he wishes to challenge Lord Su to a battle. I expect Lord Su's Northwest Circuit has received the news by now as well."
Great Heavenly Demon Venerable looked at Su Xin in surprise. "You've gone and provoked Wang Jiuzhong of the Martial Heaven Domain again?"
Su Xin looked equally baffled. "Ever since I helped Shi Daoxuan find his disciple last time, I went straight into seclusion for more than three years. Where would I have found the time to trouble Wang Jiuzhong? If he wants to challenge me, what's his reason?"
Lü Changqing also wore a thoroughly bewildered expression. "There is no reason. The message the Martial Heaven Domain released simply says that he wishes to challenge Lord Su and asks whether Lord Su will accept."
A look of understanding appeared on Su Xin's face. "If that's the case, it really does suit Wang Jiuzhong's character. He needs no reason to challenge me. He simply wants to fight me, that's all."
At that moment, a sharp gleam flashed through Great Heavenly Demon Venerable's eyes. He said to Lü Changqing, "Leave us