Wu Guang seemed to have anticipated this, and said with a smile, "There's no rush. It's a rare occasion for you to come to my Wudi City, so let me first give you a proper welcome and show you the hospitality of a host."

Lin Che shook his head: "Let's get down to business first. We have plenty of time to get together."

The long-robed protector beside him spoke indifferently: "Hmph, does our Martial Emperor think he can be seen by just anyone?"

Lin Che raised an eyebrow and looked at the robed protector.

To say such things in this setting is clearly a deliberate provocation.

Wu Guang, with a stern face, said in a deep voice, "Protector Ma, you have gone too far. Although my father has important matters to attend to, is Fellow Daoist Lin Che an ordinary person? If you continue to spout nonsense here, then get out and guard the forbidden area. I don't need someone as clueless as you by my side!"

"Young Master is right. I know I was wrong." Protector Ma cupped his hands to Wu Guang, seemingly admitting his mistake, but his face showed no concern whatsoever.

Lin Che saw Wu Guang give him a few lukewarm reprimands.

I immediately understood what that meant.

Now anyone can act so arrogantly in front of him? It seems that Wudi City can no longer distinguish between the major and minor kings.

If Wu Guang had actually intervened to protect him, Lin Che would have given him face and let it go. But since he was so ungrateful, then he shouldn't be blamed.

Lin Che stood up and said loudly, "Since the Martial Emperor is currently preoccupied with important matters and cannot meet with us for the time being, let's make our own arrangements. Martial Emperor City is, after all, a place where martial prowess is paramount. How about we have a martial arts contest! Young City Lord Wu Guang, let's go!"

boom!!

Lin Che's aura erupted instantly.

Wu Guang's expression changed, and he immediately said, "Hey! Brother Lin Che, we haven't seen each other for a long time, why resort to violence the moment we meet?"

Lin Che showed no mercy and said, "If the young city lord is afraid, he can have his protectors take action. I don't mind bullying the weak. But if everyone in Martial Emperor City is a coward, then forget it."

"presumptuous!"

Sure enough, this provocation caused Protector Ma to lose his temper.

He pointed at Lin Che with one hand and shouted, "You mere human brat, how dare you act so presumptuously in our Martial Emperor City? Since you want to fight, then come on. I'll teach you a lesson in how to be a decent human being. Out of respect for the young city lord, I'll spare your life!"

Protector Ma took a sudden step forward, and a crescent moon appeared behind him. At the same time, a layer of red scales appeared all over his body, clearly indicating that some kind of ancient divine beast was lurking within him.

He didn't wait for anyone else to say anything more. If they delayed any longer, the young city lord might ask both sides to stop out of consideration for his reputation. Since Lin Che had started the trouble, he couldn't be blamed.

boom!!

While it appeared that Protector Ma had placed a palm over Lin Che's head, he had actually unleashed an even more terrifying divine power, enveloping the entire area and attempting to lock Lin Che in mid-air...