After He Jun and the others returned from the wasteland, a disciple came to report that Daoist Wan Ming from the Profound Residence had come to pay them a visit.
Everyone assumed he had come over the matter of the duel, so they ordered someone to invite him in.
Daoist Wan Ming entered, swept his gaze over the group, raised his hand in salute, and said, "I have come on the Profound Rectifier's orders. In the coming days, the Profound Rectifier must lead us to the Solitary Province front. Moreover, we are now in wartime. Therefore, the matter of the duel must be postponed. Once Frost Continent has been conquered, we may compare notes with you all."
Guan Xuan said unhappily, "That would drag on far too long."
Daoist Wan Ming looked at him and said, "At most, it will only be two months. Surely you gentlemen cannot even wait two months?"
Daoist Lin smoothed things over. "This is for the best. We are currently campaigning against Frost Continent; it would be improper for anyone to suffer injury. Junior Brother He, what do you think?"
"Two months..."
Although He Jun would have preferred to duel in the next few days and reclaim what should have belonged to them as soon as possible, a brief delay would not cause any harm.
Not to mention two months, his divine ability could last for years without issue. The only thing was that he could not suffer a single defeat during that time. Otherwise, all the advantages he had gained before would vanish without a trace.
Yet he had exceptional confidence in himself and did not believe he would suffer any defeat. Thus, he said, "Then we shall proceed according to Profound Rectifier Zhang's words."
Daoist Wan Ming clasped his hands in salute, then