Lu Ren was not completely certain he could defeat Chan Miaoxian, but he had to step forward for this battle.
For one thing, this was the sect Ji Wuxing and Mu Feiyin wanted to protect. As their disciple, he could not stand by while the Buddhist Sect took the right to explore the Divine King Secret Realm. The sect's future was at stake.
For another, this was the Divine King Secret Realm. If he defeated Chan Miaoxian, the realm would belong to the Five Elements Divine Sect, and he could explore it himself. If he obtained the Divine King Inheritance, his strength could soar.
So even without absolute confidence of winning, Lu Ren had to step forward.
He only worried that Zhu Long would stop him again.
Even if it meant sacrificing the sect's interests, Zhu Long would stand in his way.
Lu Ren's words rang firm and clear throughout the hall.
Zhu Long's face turned ashen, his expression ugly beyond measure. Few of the sect elders looked pleased either.
Lu Ren had slapped Zhu Long in the face!
Zhu Long was not merely the master of the Five Elements Divine Sect, but a powerhouse of the Divine Venerable Realm. Yet Lu Ren had put him on the spot in front of the Buddhist Sect. What audacity.
"Lu Ren, this is—"
Hu Bang began to rebuke him sharply.
But Zhu Long raised a hand to stop Hu Bang and smiled. "I have never stood in your way. A battle between you and Fan Wuxin would serve no purpose, but fighting Chan Miaoxian would serve our sect's interests. If you truly have the confidence to face Chan Miaoxian, I naturally won't stop you!"
If Lu Ren really defeated Chan Miaoyin, the Divine King Secret Realm would belong to their sect. Zhu