"Breaking news: Li Danyi defeated Ye Ping and now ranks fourteenth in the Gathering of Heroes!"
At the Gathering of Heroes.
Li Danyi stood on the Arena, dressed in a blue martial outfit. His posture was straight, and his expression was proud.
At his feet lay Ye Ping, ranked fourteenth in the Martial Exam.
"Senior Brother Li, how are you feeling now?"
Below the Arena stood many disciples from Gan Yun Martial Hall, all looking excited.
Some of them were even trembling as they spoke.
With Li Danyi ranked fourteenth, he was unquestionably a prominent figure throughout Anning County.
To them, having such a senior brother meant they could hold their heads high wherever they went!
Li Danyi smiled faintly.
"I'm grateful to the Gathering of Heroes for giving me this opportunity to put the influence of the draw behind me and show my full strength."
"But," Li Danyi continued, changing tack, "it's a shame True Disciple Li from Pine Wind Martial Hall didn't come. After crippling Junior Sister Wu's left arm, he seemed to vanish without a trace."
"Otherwise, I'd really like to cross hands with him."
To say this right after winning was undoubtedly a blatant display of triumph.
Sure enough, the disciples of Gan Yun Martial Hall instantly grew excited.
Some disciples from Pine Wind Martial Hall who had stopped to watch could only slink away in disgrace.
This news, which amounted to an open "challenge," rode on the momentum of Li Danyi's victory and spread quickly.
Many people were waiting to see how Li Chuan would respond.
Pine Wind Martial Hall, Inner Courtyard.
Li Chuan, the central figure in the matter, knew nothing about it.
He was at a critical juncture in his cultivation.
[Technique: Jade Skin Technique (Initiation)] [Proficiency: 487/500]
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