Yuanshi Tianzun naturally did not take someone merely at the level of a Great Luo Golden Immortal like Chen Mu seriously. In his eyes, Chen Mu could not possibly be his opponent.
That was good too. He could settle their old score.
Yuanshi Tianzun had always been one to repay every slight. Chen Mu had delayed him before, preventing his smooth escape, and he had ultimately had to sacrifice several of his own magical treasures to get away. Naturally, he had placed that hatred squarely on Chen Mu.
Now that he finally had a chance for revenge, he was naturally delighted.
"Kid, I will make you wish you were dead."
Yuanshi Tianzun arrived before Chen Mu and spoke expressionlessly. It was clear that he was truly filled with hatred for Chen Mu, hating him to the bone.
"Senior Brother Yuanshi, spare him if you can. Let this go."
At that moment, Nüwa stepped in front of him as well, shielding Chen Mu behind her.
"Junior Sister Nüwa, I do not know what you are planning, but I must kill this man."
Yuanshi did not immediately come into conflict with Nüwa. For one thing, Nüwa of the Honghuang World had fairly good relations with the other Saints, or at least no real conflicts. For another, Yuanshi could not determine whether this Nüwa had any connection to Heavenly Dao Nüwa.
Thus, Yuanshi still did not quite dare to make a move right away.
"That will not do. He is human, one of the race I created. I must protect him."
Nüwa merely shook her head and stood firmly before Chen Mu.
"Is this your choice?"
Yuanshi frowned at Nüwa and asked. Nüwa did not answer him, instead silently taking out her magical treasure, the Red Bridal Ball, making her stance clear.
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