Space trembled as Long Chen and Li Wanji appeared on top of an ancient martial stage. The surroundings of the martial stage were filled with mist so that the two of them couldn’t see anything outside the stage.

But from the palace hall where Xia Youluo and the others were, they could see them clearly. There was a projection at the center of the hall showing the martial stage.

It was an incredibly clear projection that made it feel like it was the real thing. Even the pressure coming from the two of them could be sensed clearly.

Everyone stopped breathing. Every person here was an expert in their own rights, and they all liked to see other experts exchanging blows in order to confirm their own strength.

“Long Chen, I’ll make you pay a price for your words.” Li Wanji icily looked at Long Chen, her aura gradually condensing.

Runes erupted into existence behind her. Her manifestation appeared, causing immense pressure to crash down on Long Chen.

This formless energy was like an invisible hand tightly gripping Long Chen. It was Li Wanji’s aura-lock.

Sensing...