Chapter 1076: Hold Fast
Wu Rong looked at Angming's body still skewered on the one-horned longsword, anger flashing through his eyes.
Clang.
The longsword swept horizontally.
The head immediately fell into his hand.
The remaining flesh, blood, and vital essence transformed into pure Baleful Intent and was absorbed by the Soul Banner.
Even while gripping the head, Wu Rong's anger had yet to fade.
Not until a hand settled on his shoulder.
Turning back to look,
Wu Rong opened his mouth, then sighed. "I still couldn't hide it from Master."
He had not intended to hide it from Tu Shan Jun.
He merely wanted to establish the prestige of being able to rule Demon Nether without relying on a divine weapon or leaning upon his master. He knew that his master, Tu Shan Jun, would certainly come.
Tu Shan Jun naturally understood. That was why he had not acted from the very beginning: he wanted Wu Rong to establish his own authority.
"You were wrong." Tu Shan Jun's gaze drifted into the distance before slowly returning.
Wu Rong's expression froze.
"I was wrong too."
Tu Shan Jun continued, "Why did you think relying on me did not count as your own true ability?"
"I..."
Wu Rong was startled, his brows knitting slightly.
Yes.
Why did he believe that only doing everything entirely by himself counted as true ability? Perhaps because he wanted to prove his strength, prove that he was not as worthless as others claimed, and because of his respect for his master, he had not wanted to ask for help in everything.
He believed he could resolve those troubles himself.
But he had not.
Tu Shan Jun struck straight at the heart of it. "I am merely the spirit of a divine weapon. Without mana, I cannot even