Zhen Yuanzi spoke calmly.
Jie Yin and Zhun Ti sensed it as well.
They, too, began considering retreat.
This scheme had been a complete failure!
That was because they had not intended to kill from the outset. Otherwise, before Fengdu could call for help, the two of them could have annihilated him with thunderous force.
They had merely wanted to avoid completely offending the Netherworld.
"Senior brothers, will no one lend us a hand?"
"Then we shall be taking our leave!"
Jie Yin called out loudly.
The world fell silent. The two exchanged a glance and immediately prepared to leave.
At that moment, Yuan Shi descended in white robes.
With an indifferent expression, he said, "You two are quite merciful. You even carry out the Mystic Gate's assignment so halfheartedly!"
"It seems your Western Sect no longer wishes to continue existing!"
Jie Yin and Zhun Ti's expressions shifted slightly.
Zhun Ti said, "Senior Brother Yuan Shi, we already made our move, but we could not break through Zhen Yuanzi's defenses!"
"Must that be blamed on our Western Sect as well?"
Jie Yin said angrily, "Senior Brother Yuan Shi, don't go too far!"
This was the first time he had spoken such words to Yuan Shi.
Yuan Shi was furious as well. Two registered disciples—nothing more than two pieces of trash!
Their cultivation was weak, and aside from being shameless, they were utterly worthless!
And now they dared to rebuke him like this before all living beings of heaven and earth?
They were courting death!
All living beings of heaven and earth were greatly shocked.
Were the Two Sages of the West planning to rise up and break with the Mystic Gate?
Yuan Shi snorted coldly. "Once I deal with this trash, I'll deal with the two of you!"
"Then you'll