As soon as these words were spoken, the disciples below began whispering among themselves. Their exclamations of amazement echoed, "Brother Xiao has such boldness!"
Zhang Yan raised an eyebrow, observing the subtle flicker in Xiao Tang's gaze. With a brief moment of contemplation, he deduced Xiao Tang's intentions and couldn't help but smirk coldly to himself.
Xiao Tang wasn't truly concerned about giving Zhang Yan an advantage; it was clear he had recognized Zhang Yan's mastery of the "Little All Heaven Moving Technique." Fearing that, in a battle, Zhang Yan might rely on this Divine Skill to evade and stall, Xiao Tang knew that even if he couldn't defeat Zhang Yan outright, at the very least, he could force a draw. However, to Xiao Tang, a draw would be a loss of face.
Zhang Yan's guess was spot on—this was precisely Xiao Tang's concern.
