"Ahem, I've spent the past two days checking for Pseudo-Humans. I've overexerted myself a little..."
Only after he offered a brief explanation did everyone withdraw their strange looks. One person, however, kept his eyes glued to him the entire time.
Ever since he arrived, it seemed that person had no room in his eyes for anyone else.
Somewhat amused, the Chief Judge glanced sideways and met those proud eyes.
"Young Li Xiao, do you wish to challenge me?"
Although he was not well acquainted with Li Xiao, he had long heard about Future's Child's personality and exploits.
The young man had considerable talent for Transcendence and a deep fixation on the Ten Kings.
He rather liked driven young people like this and certainly would not mind giving him some pointers.
But Li Xiao's next words froze the smile on his face.
"You're the challenger."
The Chief Judge: "..."
The corner of his eye twitched, and veins faintly bulged on his forehead, almost forming a crosshatch.
In the past, Li Xiao would have challenged him no matter what. But now, he was different.
His horizons had broadened. No longer limiting himself to the Ten Kings, he had set his sights on the Central Court's Three Emperors and Five Sovereigns. Especially after learning to use a domain, his confidence grew by the day!
With that, Li Xiao withdrew his gaze, clasped his hands behind his back, and strode proudly to the side.
Meanwhile, the normally refined Chief Judge waited until no one was paying attention, then moved his lips slightly, resonating the sound through his abdomen.
Suddenly, an invisible force appeared beneath Li Xiao's feet.
Completely oblivious, he kept walking with his head high and chest out...
Thud!
Everyone froze at the sound of something heavy hitting the ground behind them. They