Testing His Strength, a Nascent Soul Opportunity

After all, the other party was a Nascent Soul-level "Puppet Beast." Song Qingming truly did not want to fight him. Even though he knew the other party would not be so easily persuaded, he still had to give it a try.

Hearing Song Qingming's explanation, the white great bird in the distance indeed showed no reaction. It stared at Song Qingming and replied calmly:

"I merely wish to spar with you, Fellow Daoist. Whether this is a misunderstanding or not does not matter. There is no need for Fellow Daoist Song to be so nervous, is there?"

Seeing that the other party's tone had softened considerably and that he did not seem to bear some irreconcilable grudge against him, Song Qingming finally relaxed somewhat. He directly cupped his hands and said:

"It is not impossible if Fellow Daoist wishes to spar. However, I still have important sect matters to attend to and truly cannot remain here for long. Could Fellow Daoist leave your name behind? Once I have dealt with the matters at hand, I will return to honor the appointment."

"Hehe, you want to leave? That will not do. If you leave and do not return, would I not be waiting for nothing? Since we have already met today, do not even think about getting away so easily, brat!

"As for my name, I will naturally tell you after we are done fighting!" After speaking, the white great bird did not wait for Song Qingming's reply. Its wings suddenly spread wide, and it directly unleashed several streaks of white lightning toward where he stood.

Seeing the other party attack without a word of warning, Song Qingming's expression changed drastically. He hurriedly activated the "Thunder Gathering Pearl" above his head, transforming it into a shield before him.

Then, while the