Yuan Ming's soul had only just returned to its proper place when he sensed a sharp flash of killing intent in Su Wu's eyes.
Su Wu suddenly stepped forward, raised one hand, and formed a hand seal, apparently intending to unleash some technique.
Yet at that very moment, green light flashed between them, and Realm Observer Qing Xu appeared out of thin air, separating the two.
"This is the trial ground. Private fighting is forbidden. Any violator will be expelled from the Three Realms Immortal Ship immediately!" Realm Observer's voice was icy and imposing, brooking no argument.
The killing intent in Su Wu's eyes vanished in a flash. He slowly loosened the hand forming the seal, unwillingness flickering through his gaze.
Yuan Ming also withdrew the mana he had raised, knowing that this was not the time to fight Su Wu.
He controlled the roots of the Undying Tree and swiftly sent them into the Asura Palace, beginning to draw in spirit stones and Blood Origin Pills to restore his mana and vital energy as quickly as possible.
Forced into this situation, he could no longer worry about whether it would affect his future cultivation.
"Senior Realm Observer, it has been many years since we last met. I hope you have been well. Fellow Daoist Wan and I have both passed the trial. How should ownership of the Three Realms Immortal Ship be decided?" Su Wu looked at Realm Observer, cupped his hands, and smiled, his tone carrying a measure of respect.
Realm Observer said expressionlessly, "Su Wu, you came in the end. I told the Black Emperor long ago that the Three Realms Cult had already changed beyond recognition. The Three Realms Immortal Ship is not suited to the current age."
"This junior naturally knows that. I also know