Outside Sword Hiding Cave.
The Little Lord, dressed in robes whiter than snow, looked Niu Dao Ren up and down. "You intend to shoulder all the responsibility yourself?"
Niu Dao Ren showed neither sorrow nor joy. "As long as the reincarnated body of the Great Lord of Sword Emperor City dies, even if I die at your hands, Little Lord, it will be worth it."
In other words, when he came here this time, he had never intended to leave alive!
Yet the Little Lord could not help but laugh. "Then let me make this clear: even if you die, you still cannot offset all the consequences. From now on, everyone in Three Purities Temple will pay the price for what you did today!"
Niu Dao Ren said expressionlessly, "That is a matter for later. Once I am dead, why should I care about the consequences?"
The Little Lord's smile vanished. "I can see it now. You are dead set on seeking death. Then there is no need for further nonsense. Just tell me one thing: how will you stop me?"
Niu Dao Ren said, "I know the Little Lord's capabilities like the palm of my hand. Unfortunately, I have heard that your main body remains sealed, and the combat strength you can wield is ultimately limited!"
The Little Lord said in surprise, "You even know that?"
Niu Dao Ren said indifferently, "My Lord happened to mention it, which was how I learned of it."
After a pause, he continued, "When the battle at the Sea of Destiny ended last time, the Little Lord went to Retrace Heaven to duel Bu Sheng Han, the Grandmaster of our Three Purities Temple. Afterward, Bu Sheng Han also said that the Little Lord's combat strength had declined greatly, most likely due to your