The people gathered there talked over one another, their voices carrying through the area.
"Hundred Barbarian Mountain is a major power. Isn't Manshanyue its young master?"
"That's right. He reached the One-Unity Realm at such a young age, and he has Hundred Barbarian Mountain's legacy behind him. His strength is formidable."
"Qin An may be in trouble. Even among the younger generation, Manshanyue ranks with the best. He should be able to challenge him."
"He may not be the most famous of the younger generation, but he's fought more battles than any of them. He probably has more combat experience than many others."
As the discussion swelled, Manshanyue clasped his hands behind his back, looking supremely confident.
Standing nearly two meters tall, with a powerful build, he radiated a savage aura.
Qin An turned his gaze to Manshanyue, a faint smile lifting the corners of his mouth. "Fine. If you want to challenge me, I'll oblige."
After the battle at the Post Station, Qin An had kept the weapons of the experts he had fought there. He had made his plans long ago.
He intended to use that pile of weapons to ward off challenges from idle troublemakers and buy himself a little peace before his audience with the emperor.
Qin An also knew that a pile of weapons alone would never deter true experts.
For that, he needed an expert to challenge him.
Once he defeated one, his reputation would spread far and wide. Other experts would think twice before making a move, weighing whether they had what it took.
Now Manshanyue had stepped forward and given him that opportunity.
Yu Feng considered this, then led his horse two steps back.
If Qin An needed help, he would act at once.
But on the way here, Qin An had