บท 374: Chapter 159: A Discussion of Dao Resulting from a Mix-up_3

Therefore, when Cao Zhen proposed they engage in a Dao debate it was his intention to do so in front of everyone, to best the Thousand Caves Door.

Seeing that Elder Huan Kong gave no response, Cao Zhen thought for a moment before continuing, "Elder Huan Kong, I don't mean to disrupt your rules. It's just that we… we have urgent matters and need to hurry on our way." Initially, he wanted to say that they were eager to go to the Capital City, but after some thought, he felt it unwise to state that overtly.

Others would think, what do they mean by that? The envoys going to the Capital City can defeat them in a contest of spells—blatantly saying this would be a slap in their face, wouldn't it?

So, he could only hint at it.

Upon hearing this, Elder Huan Kong sneered internally even more. Were they trying to provoke him? Ridiculous. Did they truly believe they were destined to win?