The council hall's surroundings suddenly tensed, the guards sweating as they watched Zhao Changhe draw his sword, unsure if they should intervene.
This type of encounter seemed wholly different from what they had imagined, more akin to sparring than an actual confrontation. It was similar to the challenges on the streets of the Worldly Society, under the watchful eyes of the many; to the people, this wasn't seen as offensive, and a good fight might even earn mutual respect.
Moreover, this internal challenge was even more private than a street duel, with advice given beforehand and mutual verification stated clearly. It very much resembled internal sparring within the Sect, which wasn't usually disclosed in the "Chaotic World Book."
A thought suddenly struck Sun the novice's mind: Such a demeanor from him, could it be deliberate? Was he really just not aiming to replace Sect Hierarch Xue, fearing ridicule from his wife?
