Chi Liyang finished speaking and waited for a reply from the White Boat. The cultivators aboard the flying vessels behind him also looked toward the White Boat.
All of them had set their sights on the "fated opportunity" upon Zhang Yu.
Yet they believed that, as a Profound Court Inspector, Zhang Yu might have the Stomach Lodge Military Affairs Office standing with him. Making a move in Stomach Lodge was not a good choice.
So, through the connections some among them had within the Military Affairs Office, they passed through the Crossing Heaven Gate and came to wait on this side of Kui Lodge.
And before the Kui Lodge Military Affairs Office had clarified the matter, it would not interfere with them lightly.
Still, they knew Zhang Yu's strength was formidable, and with his identity as a Profound Court Inspector, they did not dare force the issue. They simply decided to challenge Zhang Yu to a formal duel. That way, even if they could not seize the fated opportunity, they would not offend him beyond repair.
Of course, if Zhang Yu refused, they would not cling to him like burrs. But if a Profound Court Inspector did not dare accept a challenge, once word spread, it would undoubtedly bolster their reputations. They would not come away empty-handed.
Xu Chengtong immediately stepped forward and said, "Inspector, why should these people require you to act? Let Xu deal with all of them."
After pondering for a moment, Huang Zhixing came forward and clasped his hands. "Inspector Zhang, why not let Huang test the waters first?"
Seeing everyone look at him, he paused before continuing, "I passed through the Heaven Gate under the Inspector's protection and owe you a debt of gratitude. I should repay it. Besides, I also bear a 'fated opportunity.'