Feng Kui's eyes held a trace of horror. After all, she knew the power this strike possessed, while Xia Ruize had accepted the battle in haste. Whether it was his strength or the state of mind he needed, he had to summon everything in an instant! Yet Xia Ruize had actually caught her strike!
"Just as expected of the Sect Master—your strength reaches the heavens. This time, Feng Kui was too rash. I ask that the Sect Master punish me." Feng Kui hurriedly apologized. Even if the apology itself meant little, at least the acknowledgment of a Nine-Heavens Immortal was worth a great deal.
Xia Ruize used his innate demonic aura to forcibly suppress the backlash of violent energy brought on by the Heaven-Reaching Divine Art. His power was still erupting and running wild, but his entire state of mind seemed to have recovered. He gave a faint smile, then extended a hand, gesturing for Feng Kui to return to her place. "Fellow Daoist Feng acted this way entirely for the sake of our Jie Sect. I have no reason to punish you. However, I hope that in the future, Fellow Daoist Feng will listen more to this Sect Master's advice before deciding whether to act over my head."
Now that Feng Kui knew Xia Ruize's strength, she no longer dared to cause trouble. "This time, I failed to see the bigger picture. Next time, I will certainly think twice before acting."
"Very good. I hope it is not only Fellow Daoist Feng. The other fellow Daoists should act likewise. As the sect master of all immortals, I was born and shall perish for the sake of the Jie Sect. My devotion to the Jie Sect is just as sincere as yours!" Terrifying purple demonic aura roiled around Xia Ruize's