Qi Zique had forged an Absolute-grade Divine Core and entered the Heavenly God Realm. He was like the sun at its zenith, with boundless prospects ahead of him.
Yet Lu Ren wanted to challenge him. Many disciples who secretly followed Qi Zique were furious, itching to step in and teach Lu Ren a lesson themselves.
"You want to challenge Qi Zique?"
Zhu Long looked at Lu Ren.
"Yes."
Lu Ren nodded.
"You blocked his Bloodline Divine Ability once, and now you think you can beat him?"
Anger edged Zhu Long's voice.
To him, Lu Ren's challenge was utterly absurd.
"You set the terms, Sect Master. Are you going back on your word?"
Lu Ren looked at him.
"I simply think there's no point in the two of you fighting. As you are now, you aren't even qualified to challenge Qi Zique!"
Zhu Long's voice turned cold.
"Hahahaha!"
Qi Zique suddenly threw back his head and laughed. Then he turned to Zhu Long. "Master, he wants to challenge me. If I back down, the disciples will talk behind my back about what kind of Divine Son I am!"
"Very well. Teach him a lesson."
Zhu Long nodded and raised no further objection.
Qi Zique fixed his gaze on Lu Ren. "Lu Ren, if you're determined to humiliate yourself, I'll give you the chance to challenge me. Come. To the Five Elements Arena!"
With that, Qi Zique leaped into the air and flew into the distance.
Lu Ren smiled faintly and followed.
The sect elders shook their heads, then turned into streaks of light and flew toward the Five Elements Arena.
"Elder Mu, Lu Ren challenged Qi Zique in public. Qi Zique may show him no mercy!"
Chen Wudi sounded worried.
"Lu Ren must be unable to accept this blow, so he