"When I duel someone now, I don't ask about their background or identity."
"Because whatever their background, whatever their identity, none of them are a match for me." Wang Quan brimmed with confidence.
Pfft!
Ying Jiaren gave a rare chuckle. "It's been so long since we last met, and you've learned to talk big!"
Wang Quan said, "I'm serious!"
Ying Jiaren said, "Mm, I know!"
Wang Quan asked, "Are there many opponents?"
Ying Jiaren said, "A lot, but I've dealt with two-thirds of them."
"There's still a third left. These fellows are quite troublesome."
Wang Quan nodded. "All right, I'll bring four or five hundred people over."
"Mm!"
After the two settled on a time, Wang Quan began contacting people.
He called on Ruo Jinghong, Fierce Tiger Daoist, Niu Dali, Mei Niang, Ma Qingqiu, and all the other Dao Seal Cultivators who had come to Stone City in that first group.
For one thing, these Dao Seal Cultivators were the ones closest to him.
For another, they were also the strongest.
By going there for these spell duels, Wang Quan and the others would effectively be telling the cultivators of the Far Northern Land: [Ying Jiaren has backing too, and that backing is formidable. Stop provoking her.]
As for winning or losing these duels, Wang Quan did not actually care much.
At worst, he could summon a Sky Patrol Magic Treasure to bombard them. How many could withstand that?
He contacted everyone. "Everyone, my Dao companion has run into a tiny bit of trouble."
"She needs some people to go help bolster her ranks, back her up, and fight spell duels."
"Who's free?"
At these words, everyone grew excited. "We're free."
"If Fellow Daoist Flower-Scatter asks, we must make time."
"Where are we going to duel?"
Wang Quan smiled. "The