The little monster has accepted the challenge!
Everyone who has heard of Fang Xing's deeds or considers themselves familiar with him thought he would come up with a myriad of excuses to avoid battle or simply vanish without a trace. After all, those who study his past believe that this is the true nature of the monster and the reason he's managed to make it this far. Even if he has the ability to fight, he would hide and seek a better opportunity if he couldn't gain an advantage, especially in a situation where he's clearly disadvantaged.
But contrary to his expectations, when news spread throughout Tianyuan that the Junior Minister of Fuyao Palace had issued a battle challenge to him, he stood up.
The simplest response spread across the rivers north and south: Return it to me!
In the eyes of many cultivators, Fang Xing has taken things from the Jade Pool; the entire Pantao Grove fell into his hands, not to mention other items.
