Chapter 1168

Ancient relic beasts like this Zarian were a once-in-a-lifetime sight. Just a glance was enough to be etched in memory forever. To ride one? That was the stuff of legends. Estelle was tempted. The thought of sitting atop such a magnificent creature stirred her imagination, but in the end, she declined. Raydon was an apprentice of Shade Order, while she was from Celestial Clouds. Their sects were rivals, and aligning with him could cause unnecessary trouble. "Are you rejecting me? Are you out of your mind?" Raydon's face darkened instantly at her refusal. His smug demeanor gave way to anger, his voice dripping with arrogance. "Let me tell you something. Having me take an interest in you is the greatest honor you'll ever get. Don't you dare act ungrateful." Estelle hadn't expected his response to be so crude. His pompous attitude made her want to draw her sword right then and there. But she couldn't afford to act recklessly. Separated from her sect companions, she was alone and