Seeing Long Aotian step onto the stage, Huo Yutong was somewhat surprised.
"You're competing this early? Is that really wise? It's still only the Elimination Round. Aren't you going to keep hiding your strength?"
Long Aotian replied proudly:
"With my strength, even if they know, they have no way to counter me. Besides..."
A keen light appeared in Long Aotian's eyes.
"As Shrek's greatest trump card, aren't you also planning to stop hiding? Then I should return the favor accordingly."
"I see."
Huo Yutong understood.
"You didn't get Vina's permission, did you?"
Long Aotian frowned.
"What does this have to do with Vina?"
Huo Yutong shrugged lightly.
"Because if you had discussed it with her properly, you wouldn't be appearing in this Individual Elimination Match, and things would have been much easier for her."
She believed Vina had understood what she meant when she said, "She'll be the first to compete." Therefore, Long Aotian appearing on the competition stage at this time was most likely beyond Vina's expectations.
Irritation rose in Long Aotian's heart, and he said coldly:
"Are you fighting or not?"
"I am, of course." Huo Yutong raised her sword and pointed it at Long Aotian from afar. "And as thanks for the Heaven Dou Empire's support of the Tang Sect's development over the past few years, I'll get you off the stage as quickly as possible."
Long Aotian's gaze flickered. He sensed astonishing Sword Intent from Huo Yutong's sword.
It was unlike his Unity of Heaven and Man, a completely different path.
He said in a deep voice:
"I couldn't ask for more!"
The reason he had become the Body Sect's greatest genius, aside from his remarkable talent and hard work, was that he had always dared to fight powerful opponents from every path.
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