Long Chen had just been sneaking away when that voice made him stop stiffly.

That voice was very clear and melodious. Slowly turning back, he saw that Tang Wan-er had noticed him at some point. While fighting, she had shouted out his name.

“Damn Long Chen, are you trying to run right before battle?!” Tang Wan-er’s voice was full of anger. Obviously, she despised the way Long Chen was acting.

Her contempt wasn’t anything to care about. But more importantly, now everyone’s focus had landed on him. 

“Hey, what kind of joke is that? Am I, Long Chen, a person who would do such a thing? I was just thinking of finding a good place to warm up before joining the battle in my peak condition,” retorted Long Chen.

That sophistry was met with complete disdain in everyone’s ears. His furtive figure had clearly been about to flee. Even a blind person could probably have seen that. 

“Zhao Wu, go capture that brat. I’ve long since found him to be displeasing. Give him a thorough beating.” Lei Qianshang ordered one of his subordinates.

“Yes, boss.” That Zhao Wu nodded. With a smile delighting in Long Chen’s misfortune, he charged over at him.

Zhao Wu was at the peak of Blood Condensation with powerful combat abilities....