His subordinates immediately served him tea so he could catch his breath.
"I've truly never seen anyone this powerful in all my years. He can actually fly!"
"Master, was that an immortal?"
"He might have been an immortal, but he could also have been a demon. If he was an immortal, that would be fine. But if he was a powerful demon, then charging at him recklessly would have gotten us all killed. Who was it that wanted to rush in just now? Step forward!"
"Master!"
"Are you trying to get yourselves killed? Didn't you see the commotion that man caused? And he could rise into the air from the ground—ordinary people can't do that!"
The old Daoist's face was filled with shock.
"He could fly through the air without relying on anything. That goes beyond ordinary spells. That man is terrifying. If he isn't an immortal, then he must be a powerful demon in disguise. That was far too dangerous. Good thing we ran quickly!"
"I merely looked into his eyes, and it felt as though the whole world had collapsed. His magic is immensely powerful—he's terrifying!"
"Master, does that mean he's a demon?"
"There was an unusual phenomenon when he was refining pills just now, but that still doesn't prove whether he's immortal or demon. In any case, he's not someone we can afford to provoke."
At that moment, another Daoist spoke up. "I think he's the Young Immortal from the rumors. They share several traits: both are extremely young, extremely powerful, and wear Daoist robes. I think it must be him. Other than him, there's probably no one in this area stronger than him. He couldn't possibly be some demon!"
"The Young Immortal?"
"Yes, the Young Immortal—the ruthless man who once destroyed the Five Poisons Cult."
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