Worried that Lu Ren would step forward to challenge him, the presiding protector hurried over to remind him, "Lu Ren, you can forgo the challenge and compete with Qinghe for second and third place instead!"
"You don't need to force yourself to challenge Commander Zhao Tie for the sake of so-called pride!"
Lu Ren carried immense weight in their eyes. A man willing to contribute the Fire Dragon Heaven-Burning Force had proved that his heart was with Heaven-Prison Manor. He was worth nurturing.
If Lu Ren took the stage, Zhao Tie might well use his position to settle a private grudge and strike to kill.
"I want to challenge Commander Zhao Tie!"
Lu Ren's voice was calm, yet it sent the entire square of Heaven-Prison Manor into an uproar.
"Lu Ren really wants to challenge Zhao Tie!"
Shock filled the faces of every guard present.
Many guards from the Northern Hall, however, looked exhilarated.
After all, Lu Ren had once driven back a Dao Fusion Realm expert.
"Lu Ren is really going to challenge Zhao Tie!"
"Manor Lord, if he succeeds, I think we should let him refine the Fire Dragon Burning-Origin Pool first!"
"With a Battle Body like his, once he absorbs the Fire Dragon Blazing Origin, Heaven-Prison Manor will surely gain another top expert!"
The protectors began discussing it.
A trace of anticipation appeared on Qiu Zongling's imposing face.
"Lu Ren, since you've accepted the challenge, come on over!"
Zhao Tie spoke with a smile that was not quite a smile.
"I'd like to see just how far I am from the Dao Fusion Realm!"
Lu Ren replied.
"You're merely at the Dao-Severing Realm. My Eleven-Mark Battle Body alone can crush you!"
Zhao Tie's body shook, and eleven Battle Marks appeared on him once more, radiating the terrifying