"Remarkable," the Emperor’s voice echoed with a hint of admiration. "I was aiming for your neck, yet you sensed my sword at the last second and dodged. Tell me, are you Alpha or Beta? I smell nothing from you."
Hua Ren kept his jaw clenched, saying nothing, his entire focus was on sharpening his senses further. He could feel the Emperor moving, like a predator toying with its prey.
The Emperor sighed. "Last chance, rebel. Reconsider."
Hua Ren’s silence was his answer.
"Suit yourself."
And then, Hua Ren heard it, the sound of a sword slicing through the air. He reacted instantly, bringing his dagger up to parry the strike aimed at his heart, the impact sending a shock up his arm. He leapt back, putting a considerable distance between them, but the Emperor was upon him in an instant, his boot heavily striking the back of Hua Ren’s head.
The blow sent his hat flying, and Hua Ren’s heart trembled in fear. His identity would be exposed!