Lin Chen's words fell.
The entire crowd abruptly fell silent.
Who was the Sky Eagle Young Master?
His cultivation had reached the Earth Martial Realm, and his Nine Sky Eagle Transformations rivaled Earth Tier martial arts.
He was truly a top figure standing in the foremost ranks of the Cloud Dream Ancient Land, someone whose every move could stir the winds and clouds.
Yet now, someone had declared to his face that he was stronger than him?
Such utter arrogance!
At those words, the Sky Eagle Young Master's gaze darkened, a dangerous gleam flashing through his eyes as he looked at Lin Chen.
He was truly getting angry!
Just as he prepared to strike again, Left Envoy Xu Hao steeled himself and stepped forward, transmitting his voice quietly. "Young Master, please wait. Hear your subordinate out."
The Sky Eagle Young Master's gaze swept coldly toward him, sharp as a blade.
Xu Hao's scalp prickled, but he still lowered his head and spoke.
"Young Master, the Blood Spirit Hall is about to open. Fighting him now would consume considerable strength and affect your progress through the trials."
"Why not let him enter the hall for now? The first few trials may not stop him, but that Earth-Rank Puppet guards the entrance to the rear estate. He will certainly be stopped there."
"Once the trials are over, you can strike. That would be the safest course."
After listening, the Sky Eagle Young Master slowly shook his head.
"There is some sense in what you say, but—"
His voice was quiet, yet cold as ice. "Do I need to do that?"
Xu Hao froze.
The Sky Eagle Young Master had already turned his gaze back to Lin Chen, speaking with pride that soared to the heavens.
"Once I repel my enemy and my