Just as Xie Jianyu’s attack was about to strike Rong Yuan, a strong sword force flashed from behind Rong Yuan and sliced through Xie Jianyu’s attack. It continued on its path towards Xie Jianyu and struck against Xie Jianyu’s chest in the blink of an eye.

Despite Xie Jianyu’s use of earth-based spiritual energy to block against the attack, he was thrown back a few meters and he slammed on the ground. Blood pooled around him and his eyes filled with anger and resentment.

“You actually hid a strong Martial Artist behind you this whole time!”

Glaring at Hua Qingcheng who seemed to have appeared out of nowhere, Xie Jianyu accused, “Is this how the Xia Kingdom treats its guests?”

Just as Xie Jianyu spoke, the sound of footsteps emerged from down the hall.

Rong Yuan did not directly answer Xie Jianyu but turned in the direction of the footsteps and said, “Why exactly did your King send you here?” Rong Yuan clapped his hand twice previously to call Yuan Zheng to bring men forward.

As Xie Jianyu turned towards...