The Pavilion Master and the Hidden Emperor were both still relatively young—at least, among those in the Spirit Emperor Realm, they counted as very young. The two had only recently entered the First-Level Spirit Emperor Realm, and there was not actually much difference in their strength.
Now, however, the Pavilion Master was immensely grateful. Because of the recent Tidal Eruption, she had obtained several Spirit Energy Beads. In this regard, the Hidden Emperor could not compare to her. With the help of those Spirit Energy Beads, the Pavilion Master's strength had risen by a great deal. Though she had been at a disadvantage just now, the Hidden Emperor's cultivation was actually somewhat inferior to the Pavilion Master's current level.
Seeing the Pavilion Master's expression, the Hidden Emperor burst into laughter. "Hahahaha! After becoming the Pavilion Master, both your strength and your arrogance have grown considerably. If you fought me normally, I would indeed no longer be your match. But did you think I wouldn't have anticipated this?"
If he could scheme against even the Dragonblood Sunflower and the Flood Dragon, how could he have failed to account for this Tidal Eruption? No matter what, as the Pavilion Master of the Drifting Flower Pavilion, she would certainly obtain some Spirit Energy Beads. However, the Spirit Energy Beads she acquired would not be enough to raise her to the Second-Level Spirit Emperor Realm. Likewise, the Hidden Emperor had not expected the Pavilion Master not to enter seclusion.
The Hidden Emperor had originally anticipated that there would be a Spirit Emperor remaining outside, but he had not expected it to be the Pavilion Master. Still, this was perfect.
At the Hidden Emperor's words, the Pavilion Master's brows furrowed slightly before her expression suddenly changed. "You... you actually poisoned it." The letter in her