The Furious Cao Lie! Questioning Jiang Bei!

"Senior Brother Cao has come out!"

"Senior Brother Cao! Congratulations, congratulations on successfully leaving seclusion!"

"Look at Senior Brother Cao's bearing—spiritual radiance contained within, his aura deep and enduring. It seems this trip to the Heavenly Pool brought tremendous gains!"

"Of course! Senior Brother Cao was already a dragon among men and a phoenix among mortals. Having received the Heavenly Pool's blessing, he has grown wings like a tiger—his strength has surely risen to another level!"

The figure emerging from the spatial gateway was a man in white robes, his face carrying a trace of arrogance. His name was Cao Lie.

The moment he emerged, waves of flattery immediately rose across the plaza.

Many disciples, especially those acquainted with him or hoping to curry favor with him, promptly gathered around him with enthusiasm.

Cao Lie naturally did not reject this. A satisfied smile curled at his lips as he enjoyed the sensation of being surrounded by stars like the moon.

"Brother Cao! How did it feel? The Heavenly Pool's miraculous effects lived up to their reputation, didn't they?"

At that moment, a lean disciple with shrewd eyes hurriedly squeezed to the front and asked in a fawning tone.

His name was Wang Hu, and he was Cao Lie's devoted lackey.

A sharp glint flashed through Cao Lie's eyes as he laughed smugly. "Wonderful! Truly wonderful beyond words! The Heavenly Pool's cleansing washes body and soul, nourishes one's foundation—it would not be an exaggeration to call it a rebirth! I did not waste all those merit points, nor the several dangerous missions I went through to earn this opportunity! It was worth it!"

"Exactly, exactly!"

Wang Hu immediately chimed in, his face wreathed in smiles as he flattered him. "With Brother Cao's talent and effort, entering the Heavenly Pool was only