Vice Pavilion Master Liu faced the outcome with considerable frustration and guilt. In this Experts' Tournament, it was entirely possible for him to have claimed the championship if not for the problems with his own mindset. If he had won, the Qingyun Sect could have secured the overall title in the sect competition.
Pavilion Master Zhang approached Vice Pavilion Master Liu and offered words of consolation. "Vice Pavilion Master Liu, there's no need to blame yourself. Victory and defeat are a natural part of any contest. Besides, there's still the mixed tournament ahead. The final victor has yet to be decided."
"But, alas! Pavilion Master Zhang, I knew full well that those bastards Xiong Bin and Xiong Hai were intentionally provoking me, but why couldn't I just hold back!" Vice Pavilion Master Liu sighed deeply and forcefully smacked his own head.
