After hanging up the phone, Zhao Rong said, "The competition has been moved up. We have to get down the mountain immediately."
"I know a shortcut that leads directly to the competition grounds," Tao Hua said, leading everyone toward a small path. As they headed down the trail, the assistant—the one who'd been bitten on the backside by a venomous snake—jogged along behind them.
The shortcut was much faster than the main road. In no time, the group of six arrived near the competition grounds.
Zhao Rong spotted Mage Yizhen waiting in the distance. He turned to Lili, Xuelian, Yu Lan, and the assistant. "I'm about to introduce you to the Sect Leader of the True Martial Sect, Mage Yizhen. Be polite."
Hearing this, Lili grew excited. Since this is the True Martial Sect, the leader of such an impressive sect must be majestic, tall, and incredibly strong!
Xuelian, however, was nervous. Every sect leader I've ever seen on TV was so stern and imposing…
