Walking into the arena, the manor's owner inserted the Crystal Stone and activated the protective shield, signaling that the duel could commence at any time.
Zhuang Pao pointed his sword at Lu Hong, "Draw your weapon, or kneel and beg for my forgiveness. This is your last chance."
Lu Hong shook his head, "Where do you get your confidence?"
"Confidence? I think it's you who are full of undue pride. Today, I'll teach you that there's always someone better," Zhuang Pao said and, with that, he dashed forward, his blade casting a skyful of sword shadows.
This presence... Lu Hong was all too familiar with it. It seemed... It seemed like the Sword Dao of the Lily Legacy.
In a daze, Zhuang Ze had already closed the distance to within half a step.
Xiao Hui cried out from outside the arena, "What are you doing, idiot? Dodge already!"
Lu Hong snapped back to reality, the cold light of the blade now at his nose.
