The two Violet Vibrance squads faced off on opposite banks while the creek burbled obliviously in between.

Li Luo stood up slowly. "Hello there, friends. Fancy seeing y'all here."

Behind his back, he made a fanning gesture.

Some distance away, Xin Fu faded into the shadows.

Bai Mengmeng took a few steps back as well, positioning herself behind Li Luo and preparing her resonant power.

Yi Lisha and the others regarded Li Luo briefly, then the members looked to their leader for a cue. Yi Lisha's smile was forced. "Fancy seeing you here, Li Luo and team."

The friendliness on both sides was as genuine as a three dollar bill. One almost expected the creek to freeze over with how cold the atmosphere was.

Yi Lisha rubbed his cheek. "Would you believe...