The Ancient One had also been an exceptionally gifted sorcerer back then.
Even among the many sorcerers, she had been full of charm.
She had therefore attracted quite a few people's attention, but she cared little for romance and valued responsibility above all else, so she had essentially accepted no one.
That included Saisike. To make him stop pestering her, the Ancient One had fought him.
Countless people had witnessed it.
Saisike had suffered a crushing defeat and lost all face, staying out of sight of the other sorcerers for hundreds of years.
Over the years, Saisike had not only cultivated on his own but also trained a disciple.
The disciple the Ancient One valued most, and her protection of Earth.
Saisike wanted to shatter both.
That was also why he had appeared before everyone again this time.
And he believed he could do it.
The Ancient One looked at the young man behind Saisike with some sympathy.
After all, her disciple was a terrifying being who could fight a god.
"Ancient One, I know this is your disciple. Let my disciple fight yours, and we'll see who's better."
"I know that after all these years, you'll use having exhausted your potential as an excuse. Even if you hadn't said anything, this was what I had planned!"
Saisike spoke slowly.
Saisike was brimming with confidence.
Qiao Yunshan also looked at the Ancient One. From Saisike's words, he could tell that Saisike clearly wanted his disciple to fight.
And he was completely certain of victory.
Otherwise, Saisike probably would not have been so confident.
After all, they were all sorcerers. Although sorcerers grew more accomplished in their use of magic with age, naturally, raw power alone could not determine a sorcerer's strength.
So while the Ancient Times One now seemed inferior