Ling Xiao retracted his Qi Sword and coldly turned to walk towards his seat.
Hua Yu dared not act rashly. Though the Sacred Emperor favored him, he knew the difference between good and bad—at a time like this, not giving face to the Sacred Emperor meant that no one could save him.
"This Ling Xiao is the lead Core Disciple of the Moon Hua Sect, who shone brilliantly in today's Martial Arts festival's final and even defeated Jian Wuji, one of the Sixth Young Masters of Holy Dynasty."
In the grand hall, besides the Twenty Heavenly Prides, there were also the progeny of the Sacred Emperor, including several princes of the Sacred Dynasty and a few high ministers.
Thus, it was natural for him to introduce Ling Xiao.
After the Sacred Emperor finished speaking, except for those who already knew of this matter, others displayed a look of surprise on their faces.