When Long Chen and Mo Nian looked over, even they were shocked by Gao Jianli’s appearance. Half his face was a skull, while the other half was bloody flesh—a truly frightening sight. However, after observing him, Long Chen redirected his attention back to the martial stage.8

Long Chen had no favorable opinion of the Violet Palace Sect, and he only felt somewhat close to Lu Ziqiong. In fact, Long Chen didn’t even feel good about Lu Ziyu. If she wasn’t Lu Ziqiong’s sister, he wouldn’t have brought her here.5

Normally, because of his relationship with Lu Ziqiong, Long Chen would rise and bow, or at the very least nod in greeting. However, Long Chen couldn’t be bothered to do so on this occasion.3

Unexpectedly,...5