Crushing Victory, the Wraith Spear Shows Its Might, Ghosts and Demons, All Astonished

Once the dancers had swayed their way off the stage, Shi announced in a ringing voice, "Everyone, the banquet has truly come to an end. However, there remains one matter unresolved, and we need to settle it using this venue. If you wish to watch some excitement, you may stay."

This matter had been built up for quite some time. Everyone had long known about it and was secretly excited, so no one left. All eyes turned toward Shi. Nangong Liuli felt slightly nervous, but seeing Li Xian so calm and composed, she relaxed again.

Shi said, "More than a month ago, there was a grand gathering at Water Altar. I imagine everyone here has heard of it. That day, Flower Cage Sect's rising talent, Hua Wucuo, won the championship without dispute."

The disciples all nodded amid noisy discussion. Those who knew the story recounted how Li Xian had emerged as a dark horse, how he had won, and how formidable he had been. Those who did not know listened with rapt attention, crying out in astonishment again and again. Every so often, voices called, "Our Flower Cage Sect has truly flourished!" and "Who says our Flower Cage Sect has no outstanding talents?" They all regarded him as a model and hailed him as the great Flower Thief.

The deeds committed by Flower Thieves were naturally vile and shameless. Their sect bore a terrible name throughout the martial world, yet when such a figure suddenly emerged from within their ranks, they actually felt proud, as though glory had been shared with them.

Hearing this, Li Xian felt deeply strange and sighed. "It seems this Flower Thief identity of mine is going to be firmly stamped onto me." Nangong Liuli's face reddened slightly. "You were never much better than ordinary Flower