When Chen Chuan said that, everyone present froze. A flicker of anger rose in their hearts, and even Assistant Qiu looked over with a sidelong glance.
Lu Fang sized him up for a few moments, then nodded. "I understand," he said. He added apologetically, "My apologies, Chen. We won't be fighting you one-on-one today. The enemies you'll face in the future won't come at you one at a time and play by the rules."
Chen Chuan didn't back down in the slightest. "Fine. Can we begin?"
Lu Fang backed away, melting back into the crowd.
At that moment, a sharp glint seemed to appear in the eyes of every Fenxin Society member. As they prepared for battle, their pupils dilated to absorb more light and sharpen their observation. Their nostrils flared slightly as their breathing steadied, readying them for combat.
