“What’s so funny?”

The Blade Sect’s Elder was baffled by James’ sudden laughter.

“Nothing.”

James calmed down and said earnestly, “I just think it’s a great honor to compete with a great swordsman like you. After you, Sir.”

James made a gesture toward the arena.

The elder headed to the arena’s center.

James followed behind him.

The two stood inside the arena and stared at each other.

A golden light flashed in the hand of the Blade Sect’s Elder and materialized into a long, golden sword.