When news that Hua Tian wanted to challenge Lin Xuan to an alchemy duel reached the Supreme Hall, its members rolled their eyes. What is Hua Tian thinking? He wants to challenge our Hall Master? What a joke! On what grounds does he think he can compete? We currently have an absolute advantage in the elixir business, so why should we bother with an alchemy duel against him? In their view, the challenge wasn't even worth acknowledging.
Lin Xuan thought the same way. He replied, "A normal alchemy duel is unnecessary, unless your Star Alliance is willing to play for higher stakes. If you agree to withdraw from the Sacred Institute's elixir business after losing, then I'll accept this duel. Otherwise, don't bring this up again."
When this message reached the Star Alliance, Hua Tian was stunned. This Lin Xuan is really playing for high stakes, truly overestimating himself!
