"What do you mean..." The captain's expression shifted slightly, as though someone had touched an old wound. His eyes turned icy as he pointed the Bronze Battle Spear forward.
A dazzling streak of light flashed past. The Dragon Horse leaped up and drove a hoof straight into his abdomen.
The captain looked as though lightning had struck him. His face instantly drained of color, bean-sized beads of sweat rolled down, and the hand gripping the Bronze Battle Spear trembled, almost losing its hold.
The captain's mind reeled. He had not even seen the Dragon Horse move. A single blow had already taken half his life, and his weapon had nearly flown from his grasp. If even the mount was this powerful, just who was its rider?!
"A small punishment to teach a larger lesson. There won't be a next time."
Ji Hao spoke mildly and strode away.
"You thought you could challenge my boss with that little ability? You're not even a match for me. What gives you the right?!"
The many powerful cultivators were aghast. Such audacity! A mount had dared to treat a captain this way, and had even cowed him! No wonder the Envoi had made an exception and opened the first checkpoint for his rider!
The Dragon Horse said, "Shouldn't I be the one getting the limelight?!"
Many of the powerful cultivators glanced at the captain's now ugly expression and began whispering among themselves.
"They were outstanding talents who set foot on the Strongest Trial Road too, possibly many years before us. But they all failed and stayed along the road."
"Don't provoke them. With so many people, the good and bad inevitably mingle. Some failed, but still can't let it go. They harbor hatred and look for someone to vent it on," someone else said,