On the high platform, Qiu Zongling stood with a stern expression, his deep gaze fixed on Lu Ren.
"Yao Yao, Lu Ren insists on taking part in the Commander Tournament. Does he have even the slightest chance?"
Qiu Zongling asked.
"He broke through to the Two-Leaf Realm in the Eternal World these past few years. I imagine he has some confidence!"
Lu Ren's upright figure was reflected in Qiu Yaoyao's eyes, and a hint of anticipation appeared on her face.
"Breaking through to the Two-Leaf Realm alone won't make up for the gap in cultivation!"
One of the guardians shook his head.
Beside him, Qiu Wanzhen narrowed his eyes, his gaze flickering as he pondered something.
He knew Lu Ren's true strength, of course. Lu Ren had once defeated Ying Qianmei.
But Ying Qianmei specialized in movement techniques, and Lu Ren's Grand Dao True Intent had completely countered her. That was why she had lost.
Lu Ren still lacked the strength to defeat an Early Dao Fusion Realm cultivator head-on.
Zhao Tie, meanwhile, was a veteran of the Early Dao Fusion Realm. Lu Ren could never defeat him.
"Very well. The three matchups will be decided by drawing lots. Let the draw begin!"
The guardian's resonant voice rang out. He held three tokens in his hand, then tossed them into the air.
Two of the tokens collided: those of the East Hall and the South Hall.
"East Hall Commander Zhao Tie versus South Hall Commander Qinghe!"
At the announcement, Zhao Tie strode straight to the center of the square.
Then a slender, refined-looking middle-aged man walked to the center as well.
"Qinghe used to be an ordinary South Hall guard. Now he's entered the Dao Fusion Realm and become a commander in one leap!"
"But Lord Zhao Tie entered the