So when he named Zhao Linglong as his opponent, not only were Jiang Zhi and Wu Mo bewildered, even Xu Taiping below the platform looked astonished.
But when his gaze turned to Jin Hezhi opposite him, he immediately found the answer in the other man's eyes.
Barring any surprises, this match must have been arranged by Jin Hezhi too.
He murmured inwardly.
"Senior Sister, don't fight this match."
Xu Taiping spoke to Zhao Linglong beside him, who was rubbing her fists and flexing her palms.
"How could I do that?" Zhao Linglong shook her head repeatedly. "If I don't fight this match, you'll lose your right to name an opponent."
According to the rules of the Sword Inquiry Qingxuan Named Challenge Trial, if either disciple from a peak refused an opponent's challenge or lost in the Named Challenge Trial, the other disciple would no longer be entitled to name anyone else as an opponent.
"How could the right to name an opponent matter more than your safety, Senior Sister?"
Xu Taiping still wanted Zhao Linglong to refuse.
"Have faith in your senior sister."
Zhao Linglong suddenly reached out with both hands and clapped them around Xu Taiping's face with a smack, then gave him a broad grin.
"I want to see you beat that Jin Hezhi black and blue too!"
She continued.
"Then be careful, Senior Sister. If you lose, you lose. It's all right."
Xu Taiping reminded her, somewhat helplessly.
"Zhao Linglong of the Seven Peaks, are you willing to accept Mo Jun of the Five Peaks' named challenge?"
Elder Black Dragon's voice rang out again.
"Coming, coming!"
Zhao Linglong answered at his call, then stepped onto the Immortal Silk and flew straight onto the enormous Stored Swords Grounds like a fiery red cloud.
"I'm sorry, Brother Taiping. Jin