In response to Qiao Zhaoxian's challenge, Chen Dengming ultimately chose to politely refuse, leading to his opponent leaving with regret.
If there were a real battle, he could return to the sect and record Qiao Zhaoxian's information in the Fantastical True Cave. There was no need for him to agree to an on-the-spot battle with his opponent.
If it were a pretend battle, he would be restricted and unable to unleash his full capabilities. Yet if it were a real battle, he would expose more of his cards.
Qiao Zhaoxian would gain more valuable information after the fact and record it in the Heavenly Dao Sect's equivalent to the Fantastical True Cave. His entire strategy would be thoroughly analyzed by the disciples of the Heavenly Dao Sect.
Now that his war accomplishments had been confirmed, Chen Dengming had no intention of staying in the war zone any longer.
