"Not from the Heavenly Demon Hall?" Chao Jue's words made Jia Kong pause slightly.
He had been wary of Huang Xiao being from the Heavenly Demon Hall and had therefore wanted no conflict with him. That was why he had endured even having to leave in disgrace.
If the man before him was not from the Heavenly Demon Hall, then even if he knew the Heavenly Demon Skill, Jia Kong would not be overly concerned. This matter absolutely could not end here.
He could not attack here, but he would still have a chance during the Ranking Contest.
Thus, Jia Kong stood quietly to one side, watching the two of them. He wanted to find out exactly what was going on.
Chao Jue had appeared, so there must be others from the Heavenly Demon Hall below the stage. This was getting interesting. At that thought, anticipation stirred in Jia Kong's heart.
"Do I need to answer you?" Huang Xiao scoffed.
"You!!" A flash of anger crossed Chao Jue's face, but he quickly recovered and sneered. "So what if you secretly learned a few levels of the cultivation method and a few saber moves? Anyone with any sense would tuck his tail between his legs and hide, praying no one found out. I never imagined someone could be as foolish as you, displaying them in full public view. You're courting death. The Heavenly Demon Hall will not let this matter rest."
"I'm right here. What can you do about it?" Huang Xiao said again.
A ball of fury rose in Chao Jue's chest. He sneered. "Nothing. Once the Ranking Contest ends, let's see how you get out of the Imperial City."
Huang Xiao burst out laughing, leaving the crowd somewhat puzzled.
In their eyes, Huang Xiao's situation was dire. The Heavenly