The smile on Gongsun Yue's face grew wider.
His lifespan had already been nearing its end, so he had long since abandoned any hope of advancing further. Yet the Heart of Thorns had given him boundless confidence that he could take that next step.
He knew full well that this underground organization from the Silo Kingdom had no good intentions, but that did not matter. As long as he achieved his goal, who would ultimately be the hunter and who the prey remained to be seen.
"It's just a shame about the sons of my Gongsun family..."
The smile faded from Gongsun Yue's face, replaced by an indescribable chill.
His gaze fell upon the imperial capital.
"Just wait. Once I've dealt with that little bastard, I'll make the entire Southern Qi Imperial Family join them in the grave!!"
As he pictured the day his great vengeance would finally be fulfilled, he suddenly seemed to sense something. He whipped around and shouted sharply.
As he spoke, a surge of tremendous force shot out into the mountain forest.
Yet the formidable Gang Force of a Third Realm Grandmaster caused not the slightest disturbance. A tall, powerfully built figure walked out of the shadows beneath the trees, step by step.
"So you were the presence trailing me when I left the imperial capital."
Lin Sheng's gaze settled on the muscular old man a short distance away as he spoke slowly.
"I don't remember offending a Third Realm Grandmaster like you."
"You're... Lin Sheng!!"
Gongsun Yue finally realized who it was. Looking at Lin Sheng, who had suddenly appeared before him, his initial shock turned to delight.
"To think you'd dare come before me of your own accord. Hehe, you've saved me the trouble of searching so desperately for you. Since you're here, I'll