The surrounding audience was puzzled to see Wang Hui retreat without a fight. This was a great opportunity to make a name for oneself. Any genius who could stand on the main battle platform was considered a winner.

But Wang Hui's decision not to take the stage left them baffled.

"I think it's because the Imperial Dao Sect's disciple was scared off by Lu Ren!"

"That Lu Ren from the Azure Cloud Sect is indeed formidable. I've been watching him the whole time, and he defeated several talented disciples from the Imperial Dao Sect!"