Chapter 977: Together, Together

"Niu Ben, Dongfang Yuyan, take the stage." Amid the hum of whispers, Master Dao Xuan's ethereal voice rang out again. Bang! As soon as the words left his mouth, Niu Ben, hefting a massive axe, strode onto the arena. His hulking frame drew a collective intake of breath from the crowd. Opposite him, Dongfang Yuyan looked fresh-faced and radiant-petite, graceful, like a sheltered young lady from a noble house, not yet married. Brilliant spiritual radiance shimmered around her. She still carried the...