The smoke hanging in the air gradually dispersed. Though the fire had been fierce earlier, with no one holding them back, extinguishing it was child's play for the cultivated grass and wood spirits. Before long, not even a spark remained.
The various forces gathered from the Immortal and Underworld Realms had not expected such an instantaneous reversal. One by one, their hearts pounded in alarm. Aside from Wu Feng's and Wangqing's trusted followers, nearly every other faction had already begun to beat a retreat and slip away quietly.
Jin Tai laughed wildly, but Bai Qi's heart skipped a beat. He saw that the gaze Mu Yuanzi, this peerless master, cast at Jin Tai carried an undisguised, terrifying chill. It seemed even more hateful than the look he gave Wangqing.
"Jin Tai, you petty man who is good for nothing but being despicable and shameless—I will sooner or later make your body and soul perish, never to enter reincarnation again," Wangqing said coldly, staring at the laughing Jin Tai. Even now, he showed no sign of admitting defeat.
Jin Tai's eyes gleamed viciously as he laughed smugly. "No need to wait. I'll make your body and soul perish, never to enter reincarnation again right now." He was simply too delighted. He had not expected that, under his careful strategizing, he would truly turn the tables in a single stroke.
Wangqing ignored him and fixed his gaze on Mu Yuanzi. "Senior, if you intend to keep this junior's treasure, it is no different from taking this junior's life. Forgive this junior for being unable to comply."
Jin Tai gave a sinister cackle. "I'm afraid it isn't up to you." The Golden Cloud Staff in his hand was already itching to move.
"My Sword Intent is unmatched and cuts through all things. It