At that moment, the Ten Heavenly Mandate Children, apart from Xue Wudi and Yan Nu, sat cross-legged atop the pillars with their eyes closed, conserving their strength. The other prodigies had returned to their respective sect leaders.
Huang Chuanyi returned to his master, Elder Qingguang, one of the Heavenly Mandate Palace's foremost Supremes. He was also a powerhouse on the Dao One Ranking, known as Supreme Qingguang.
"Huang Chuanyi, after these three rounds, are you confident you can defeat Xue Wudi?"
Elder Qingguang asked.
"Xue Wudi killed Tie Litian. He's powerful, and he still hasn't shown much of what he can do!"
Huang Chuanyi said.
"What? He killed Tie Litian, and none of you managed to gauge his abilities?"
Elder Qingguang's expression turned grave.
Huang Chuanyi shook his head. "According to the prodigies who witnessed the fight, Xue Wudi broke through Tie Litian's Immortal Body in just three moves!"
"It seems defeating Xue Wudi will be no easy task!"
Elder Qingguang said.
"Master, in the battle for the top, no matter who I face, I'll give it everything I have. Even if it costs me my life—even if all that's left of me is a mound of yellow earth—I'll defend the Heavenly Mandate Palace's honor!"
Huang Chuanyi said solemnly.
"Taking first place on the Heavenly Mandate Ranking means more than defending the Heavenly Mandate Palace's honor. If you reach the top, you'll also become the alliance leader!"
Elder Qingguang said.
"The alliance leader?"
Huang Chuanyi looked utterly puzzled.
Elder Qingguang immediately told Huang Chuanyi about the alliance. Far from excited, Huang Chuanyi felt the pressure on him double.
"Also, if you face Lu Ren, don't hold back. Kill him outright. Those are Young Master Tianming's wishes!"
Elder Qingguang said.
"Understood!"
Huang Chuanyi nodded and said no more to Elder Qingguang.