"Haha..." King Lingyi laughed heartily and teased, "King Yongtai, don't say that just because you're annoyed."
The other Creation Realm experts smiled and nodded.
King Yongtai had a point, but judging by past Azure Flame Grand Tournaments, those who reached the Top Ten in the Elimination Round early usually held their positions.
Besides, everyone had seen Qi Long's strength. For King Yongtai to say this now really did sound as though he was speaking out of pique.
Below them, the many Venerables and Half-Step Creation experts watched, but none of them spoke.
Creation Realm experts could chat and laugh freely, but that did not mean they could join in—especially when two King-Sealing-Rank Creation experts were talking.
"King Yongtai, surely you don't mean that Disciple of yours..." Marquis Yanshan, the head of Spirit Martial Academy, said with a low chuckle.
"A Disciple? King Yongtai took on a new Disciple, and that Disciple is competing in the Azure Flame Grand Tournament?" King Lingyi asked in astonishment.
"Oh? Is that so?" King Zhenyan looked curious too.
The other Creation Realm experts turned to King Yongtai in surprise.
They truly had not known he had taken on a Disciple.
King Yongtai frowned at Marquis Yanshan's words, but his brow soon eased. Shaking his head, he said, "I do have a Disciple competing in the Azure Flame Grand Tournament, but... that Disciple doesn't know who I am."
After a pause, he added, "Though that may have changed by now."
Many of them exchanged glances.
King Lingyi froze for a moment, then laughed. "What lucky youngster managed to become your Disciple? Since you've taken this person under your wing, I ought to offer a little something too. King Yongtai, why not have your Disciple come over and meet us?"
King Lingyi spoke with a hint of