In the void, before the Grand Platform, Zhang Yu stood upon the Cloud-Ganoderma Jade Platform, sword in hand, and drifted down to a halt before Daoist Ping.
Watching him arrive, Daoist Ping took the initiative to offer him a formal salute. "You must be Celestial Xia's Superior Zhang?"
Zhang Yu raised his sleeves and returned the salute. "That is so."
Unconcealed delight showed in Daoist Ping's eyes. "I have heard that Superior Zhang's skill in battle is extraordinary. To have the chance to seek your guidance today is truly my good fortune. I wonder, though, whether Superior Zhang knows of my Dao methods?"
Zhang Yu looked at him and nodded. "I came precisely because I heard that you excelled at combat, to receive instruction from you."
Daoist Ping grew even more excited. What he needed was precisely a combat expert to cross hands with. Every exchange yielded results that became provisions driving his Dao methods ever higher.
The Final Dao remained far from him; grasping what lay before him was what mattered most. In terms of status and strength alike, Zhang Yu was undoubtedly an excellent opponent.
At that moment, he saw Zhang Yu's gaze shift toward the Grand Platform and solemnly said, "Superior Zhang need not worry. My battle with you will be a fair one. There will absolutely be no third party interfering, nor will Ping permit it!"
At this very moment, the Upper Layer of both Origin Xia and Celestial Xia was focused upon this battle. Those upon Origin Xia's Grand Platform still wore somewhat relaxed expressions, with some even pointing and discussing below. Even if they were defeated, the treasures that suppressed the Dao would protect them, and no harm would come to their foundations. On the contrary, their opponents would expose their methods.
Celestial Xia,