When Jiang Qing'e declared her opponent, the entire square erupted. Countless individuals had surprise and confusion scrawled all over their faces, and the noise continued to increase in intensity. 

"My God! Did I mishear? Jiang Qing'e wishes to challenge Zhong Taiqiu?"  

"Zhong Taiqiu is the third strongest amongst the Seven Astral Pillars! He's just right behind Gong Shenjun and Gong Luanyu." 

"He's at the Six-pearl Tier and is extraordinarily strong. His foundation is also extremely sturdy, so why would Jiang Qing'e want to challenge him?" 

"This seems a little reckless. Isn't she overestimating herself?"

Everyone burst into chatter in shock, speculating endlessly on the reason why. Jiang Qing'e's choice of opponent had surpassed everyone's wildest expectations.

However, it wasn't just the general public that was surprised, Li Luo was too! Although he had guessed that Jiang Qing'e would not have chosen to fight against the weakest individual, he had never expected her to aim this high.

He had assumed...