Dark clouds hung heavy, and the night grew ever deeper.
Out in this desolate wilderness, Ku Zhen's and Old Ancestor Yuan Shan's auras had firmly locked onto Su Yi.
Su Yi took in full measure the mockery and contempt in their smiles.
He could not help but laugh. "That makes sense. Had you guessed who I was earlier, why would you two idiots have come tonight to deliver yourselves to death?"
Ku Zhen froze.
Old Ancestor Yuan Shan subconsciously swept his gaze across the surrounding mountains and rivers. "You have accomplices?"
The Xiao Jian before them was far too composed. Neither of them could see through him, and neither dared act rashly.
Before Su Yi could answer, Ku Zhen said in a deep voice, "He absolutely cannot have any accomplices!"
"Before today's operation, I already looked into it. Qi Wei, the daughter of the Kirin God Race's patriarch, left God Abyss Ancient City today."
"As for the Great Elder, during tonight's banquet, I sent him a voice transmission telling him that the Old Ancestor had already arrived. He wisely stated that he would not meddle in this matter!"
As he spoke, a bloodthirsty, chilling gleam surfaced in Ku Zhen's eyes.
"And this place is extremely far from God Abyss Ancient City. Even a God Lord Grade figure would need a quarter of an hour to get here!"
"One could say that this boy has nowhere to flee, even with wings. There is no way he can summon any help!"
Su Yi smiled. "Indeed. But... I never intended to seek anyone's help."
He stretched lazily. "You know, I'm very glad you brought Old Ancestor Yuan Shan here tonight."
"What do you mean?" Ku Zhen frowned.
He felt that Xiao Jian had become a different person. His words and actions were entirely