Standing opposite Su Lan, Adam didn't sense any aggression or malice coming from her, and she practised the Still Blossom Blade. A sword style famed in her family and known for its elegance and beauty, but also its speed and power.
Adam had watched all of her matches up until that point, but unlike with most the others, he was unable to learn and understand her how the Still Blossom Blade worked.
He needed to experience it for himself and observe it up close to do so, and this was the perfect opportunity.
Since 4 intense battles were taking place at the same time between the quarter-finalists, it was too much for the Branch Master to oversee alone, so he instructed three of his most capable subordinates to watch the other battles, while he personally observed Adam's.