"You were actually unaffected by my Sword Qi. Do you have a peerless spiritual treasure on you that can block Sword Qi?"
Chi San frowned. Its Sword Qi was terrifying beyond measure; even Quasi-Emperors were suppressed until they could not move. Yet this Grandmaster Realm youth remained calm and composed. Other than possessing a spiritual treasure, there could be no second explanation!
"That's right. Since I'm going to die anyway, could you answer a few questions before I die, Senior, so I can die knowing the truth? Once you've answered them, I'll gladly meet my death and offer this strange treasure on me to you as well. How does that sound?" Xiao Chen said.
"Young Master, we are useless. We failed to protect you properly. I, Ha Da, am ashamed!" Old Master believed Xiao Chen was telling the truth and was heartbroken.
It had formed a master-servant contract with Xiao Chen and ought to have protected him to the end. Yet now, it could only watch Xiao Chen die before its eyes. Just to ask a few questions and avoid dying a muddleheaded death, he even had to offer his strange treasure to his enemy. It felt utterly miserable.
Xiao Chen sent a voice transmission to the demons present, telling them to set their minds at ease. There was someone behind him who could resolve today's crisis.
Old Master and Second Master were overjoyed. They understood Xiao Chen's strength and knew he had countless powerful backers. People had even given him the nickname Backer Chen. If he said he had backing, then some peerless powerhouse would surely descend.
Because Xiao Chen had instructed them to, the two forcibly restrained their excitement and did not let it show on their faces.
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