Battle Against the Supreme Again

"Fighting in my master's stead is naturally not a problem."

"I accept this battle."

Before anyone else could say more, Supreme Mie Cang spoke first. Not only was he unalarmed, he was delighted, as if afraid Lu Chong might change his mind.

With old grudges and new hatred piled together, Supreme Mie Cang had been worrying over finding no chance to duel Lu Chong. He had not expected Lu Chong to deliver himself to his doorstep.

Besides, if he faced Supreme Yu Mian, Supreme Mie Cang had only a fifty-percent chance of winning. The one who died in the end could very well be himself.

But if he fought Lu Chong, this junior who had risen later, to the death, he would not be under such immense pressure.

Thus, Lu Chong's challenge suited him perfectly. Nothing could have been better.

The other Supremes were still choosing their opponents, while Lu Chong had already prepared himself for a decisive battle and explained things to his master.

"Lu Tong, it is not too late for you to withdraw." Supreme Yu Mian was somewhat anxious.

"You still have tremendous potential. There is absolutely no need for you to take part in this decisive battle. Only then will you have greater odds of victory and survival in the future."

But Lu Chong merely refused firmly. "Master, I will not throw my life away."

Without waiting for Supreme Yu Mian to say more, he added, "You felt it just now, didn't you?"

This...

Supreme Yu Mian was momentarily speechless.

He knew what Lu Chong meant.

When Lu Chong had snatched from his hand that golden light which designated an opponent, the matter had indeed happened suddenly—but Supreme Yu Mian's reaction was incomparably swift.

It was not that he had not tried to seize it. He