âYou!!!â
Sima Xiangtu felt a jolt in his soul as goosebumps rose all over his body. There were many things he would like to say, but he found himself incapable of speaking coherently.
How could it be the Ox-nosed Old Daoist of all people?!
The Ox-nosed Old Daoist was looking at him with a smile, showing no fear despite being faced with a godlike enemy. It was almost as if everything was under his control.
The two of them used to be close brothers many years ago. The world thought that the two of them were equals, but actually, Sima Xiangtu had grown under the Ox-nosed Old Daoistâs protection back when they were in the Holy Light Galaxy. Every time Sima Xiangtu encountered danger, the Ox-nosed Old Daoist would step forward and save him.
It was with the same composed and confident expression he was showing right now that the Ox-nosed Old Daoist would resolve all crises with ease.
But⦠those were just small fries from the Holy Light Galaxy. Those enemies werenât worth a mention at all when he looked back on them now. There was no way they could compare to the overwhelmingly powerful god before him.
So how could the Ox-nosed Old Daoist still appear so composed and confident?
That very instant, Sima Xiangtu realized the truth. It was just that the truth was so terrifying that it immediately shattered the self-confidence he had painstakingly built up.
It turned out that he had never surpassed the Ox-nosed Old Daoistâ¦
It turned out that the distance between them had only been growing larger over timeâ¦
âWhy didnât you kill me?â Sima Xiangtu asked uncomprehendingly.
âXiangtu, letâs talk about our affairs later on. Iâll deal with this man first.â
The Ox-nosed Old Daoist flicked his hand, and Sima Xiangtuâs Celestial Master's Army Seal immediately appeared in his grasp. He began examining it closely.
âThe Celestial Master's Army Seal is one of the Ten Sect Treasures of the Celestial Masterâs Sacred Sect. It was said to be personally constructed by the sect founder by absorbing the spiritual essence of countless beings using the Immemorial Soul Ring and manifesting it into a soul rallying spirit formation. Its spirit formation can be used to create spirit soldiers.
âRumor has it that the sect founder passed the treasure to his 17th personal disciple, Shentu Haoting, before passing away.
âBack then, the Celestial Masterâs Sacred Sect was vying with the Seven Realms Sacred Mansion for supremacy in the Seven Realms Galaxy. Shentu Haoting lost his life in the conflict, and the Celestial Master's Army Seal disappeared along with him. From the looks of it now, it would appear that Shentu Haoting didnât die and instead brought the Celestial Master's Army Seal with him to the Nine Souls Galaxy.â
The Ox-nosed Old Daoist turned to look at the middle-aged man.
âI never thought that someone would remember this old man even after so many years. Iâm also surprised by the strength wielded by the juniors in the present era. Are you from the Nine Souls Galaxy?â the middle-aged man asked.
He wasnât angered by the Ox-nosed Old Daoistâs aggression. On the contrary, it looked like he was filled with admiration for the latter.
Of course, his words were an implicit acknowledgment that he was indeed Shentu Haoting.
âIt matters not to you where Iâm from. Speak. Why are you suddenly appearing here now after so many years of concealment? Are you just waiting for a person to aid you in mastering your divine skill? Even so, thereâs no way you would have waited for such a long time for no reason. It canât be that youâre heeding some kind of dog crap prophecy, are you?â the Ox-nosed Old Daoist asked mockingly with smiling crescent eyes.
It was almost as if he was saying that Shentu Haoting was a fool for waiting so many years just because of a single prophecy.
âAre you determined to protect him?â Shentu Haoting asked.
Those words revealed his intention.
âOnly I can take his life,â the Ox-nosed Old Daoist replied.
âI am someone who cherishes talents, so Iâll give you a choice. As long as you return the Celestial Masterâs Army Seal to me, Iâll spare that man,â Shentu Haoting said.
âOh? The Celestial Masterâs Army Seal is a wonderful treasure. How could I return it to you?â the Ox-nosed Old Daoist said as he slipped the Celestial Masterâs Army Seal into his robe.
Sima Xiangtuâs face turned ghastly pale at that sight. The Ox-nosed Old Daoist was simply too arrogant!
He had heard of Shentu Haoting before; the latter was one of the strongest individuals in the Celestial Masterâs Sacred Sect back then. To put it in the other words, the middle-aged man was practically someone who had walked out from the legends!
It was a miracle that Shentu Haoting was still alive after so many years, but this also meant that he must have made substantial advancements in his cultivation during this period of time. That made Shentu Haoting a real âancient monsterâ in the present era.
Yet, the Ox-nosed Old Daoist was coveting the treasure of such a person? That was no different from courting death!
âHehâ¦â
Sima Xiangtu was stunned by what came afterward. Despite the Ox-nosed Old Daoist going overboard with his greed, Shentu Haoting actually shook his head and smiled.
âJuniors nowadays sure are scary. Since thatâs the case, Iâll give the Celestial Masterâs Army Seal to you.â
Shentu Haoting was actually prepared to give the Celestial Masterâs Army Seal to the Ox-nosed Old Daoist! After saying those words, he turned around and got ready to leave.
âWhere are you going?â
But barely after Shentu Haoting turned around, a figure suddenly appeared in front of him. It was a clone of the Ox-nosed Old Daoist.
âWhat do you want?â Shentu Haoting asked.
âYou said that you wanted Sima Xiangtu to help you master your divine skill, but your disappointment shows that the person whom you are looking for isnât him. If Iâm not mistaken, the junior whom you have been waiting for is Chu Feng, right?â the Ox-nosed Old Daoist asked.
âYou know Chu Feng too?â Shentu Haoting asked with a frown.
He was getting an ominous feeling.
âIt sure is a coincidence, but Chu Feng is my beloved disciple,â the Ox-nosed Old Daoist said.
âShit! Why are there such coincidences in the world?â Shentu Haoting couldnât help but curse under his breath, but he was able to quickly adjust his mood.
âAlright. Since Chu Feng is your disciple, I shanât bother him. Letâs call it quits here,â Shentu Haoting said.
âI donât think that youâre listening to me. Since Chu Feng is my beloved disciple, itâd be dangerous if an old monster like you had your eyes set on him. Itâs my job as his master to eliminate such dangers lurking around him ahead of time,â the Ox-nosed Old Daoist said.
Shentu Haotingâs face turned icy-cold. He looked at the Ox-nosed Old Daoist with a sudden burst of hostility. He emanated such an intimidating aura that hardly anyone would dare to look at him in the face, but the Ox-nosed Old Daoist remained unfazed.
âWhat do you want to do then?â Shentu Haoting asked.
âItâll take a dead man to assure me,â the Ox-nosed Old Daoist replied.
Boom!
A ferocious storm filled with murderous intent swept across the surroundings. It was released by Shentu Haoting.
Sima Xiangtu trembled in fear at the sight. He had never seen such terrifying murderous intent before. Once again, he was enlightened as to how powerful the top powerhouses of the world of cultivation were.
âYouâre more arrogant than you look. I gave you multiple chances, but you trampled all over my goodwill. Did you think that you would really be able to stop me?â Shentu Haoting asked coldly.
âIf youâre trying to intimidate me, Iâm afraid that I won't buy into that. Do the cultivators of your generation really talk so much? I should probably let you know that empty words wonât scare anyone in the present era. Shentu Haoting, if you want to live, youâll have to prove yourself worthy.â
The Ox-nosed Old Daoistâs eyes suddenly turned grim.
Boom!
A deafening explosion sounded, and shockwaves devoured the surroundings.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
At this very moment, Sima Xiangtu could only wrap his arms around his head and squat helplessly on the spot. He couldnât see anything at all, and all he could feel were devastating shockwaves rampaging around him. Even the slightest shockwave nicking him could easily disintegrate him.
Yet, he remained safe and sound because there was a barrier protecting him. It came from the Ox-nosed Old Daoist.