"I, Huyan Zhen, am willing to eliminate Tang San for His Highness the Holy Son!"
"Oh?"
Lu Qian looked at Huyan Zhen with a hint of surprise.
In Lu Qian's estimation, even if Huyan Zhen agreed, he would probably have to go through a considerable inner struggle first.
Yet now, Huyan Zhen had actually agreed to Lu Qian's request so quickly.
And judging by Huyan Zhen's expression, he did not seem to be merely humoring Lu Qian. With the match right around the corner, he would not dare, either.
Still, Lu Qian did not quite understand why Huyan Zhen had agreed so quickly. Tang San himself certainly did not matter, but behind him stood Tang Hao, and perhaps even the entire Clear Sky Sect.
Just what gave Huyan Zhen of the Elephant Armor Sect the confidence to agree to Lu Qian's request?
"Your Highness, leave this matter to me. Our Elephant Armor Sect will eliminate Tang San!"
Huyan Zhen gave Lu Qian his assurance once more.
"Heh, very good. Sorry for the trouble, Sect Master Huyan. But remember one thing: you may only act during the next preliminary match, you may only strike once, and you may only target Tang San."
"Rest assured, Your Highness."
After saying that, Huyan Zhen turned and left without even explaining his thoughts.
After all, a contribution called for a return. That was an unspoken understanding between adults. But Huyan Zhen had actually managed to hold back to this extent, and Lu Qian suddenly understood why the Elephant Armor Sect would eventually become the foremost of the Seven Great Sects.
Once Huyan Zhen had left, Lu Qian turned to Platinum Bishop Salas and asked him:
"Bishop Salas, just what gives Huyan Zhen such confidence?"
"As far as I know, Huyan Zhen possesses the Diamond Mammoth