Amidst a few exchanged words, the two left with faces of anger, tore open the space, and disappeared into the void, as if they were really going to fight.
But in reality, the head of the Combat Department and the head of the Creation Department were merely putting on an act, not actually angry or intending to fight.
They were simply saying things in advance and then leaving the choice to them, without offending either side.
The underlying message was to warn Su Lie whether he really wanted to challenge, even if it meant offending a Civilization Master with vast potential in the future.
Similarly, it was a reminder to Lin Ping'an that he could choose to fight or not.
All the choices were left to him to decide, and regardless of which, the head of the Creation Department would support him.
On the stage, Su Lie understood these hints well but had long resolved to use Lin Ping'an as a stepping stone.
