Boom!
After a tremendous bang, the silver spear light was, unsurprisingly, blocked by a Toad-Head Treasure Staff. Then, with a flash of escaping light, Old Ancestor Wuxian abruptly appeared before Sima Lei's Nascent Soul.
"Little friend, the matter has not yet been made clear. Why are you in such a hurry to kill him?"
Old Ancestor Wuxian looked at Luo Hong with a smile, clearly intending to protect Sima Lei's Nascent Soul.
"Senior, you have already gained quite a bounty this time. Why not stop while you are ahead and refrain from meddling in the affairs between this junior and Senior Sima? Otherwise, the implications may be more than you can bear."
Old Ancestor Wuxian, a Mid Da Luo Realm cultivator, undoubtedly placed immense pressure on Luo Hong. If they fought, he would have to employ his Primordial Divine Ability throughout in order to contend with him, which would certainly draw Tianyan Temple's attention.
Thus, he tried to dissuade him with words.
Nor was he making empty threats. The Gray Jade Thumb Ring concerned a great secret of the Demon Race's imperial family.
Had what it contained not been so important, Luo Hong would not have risked taking it.
"Fellow Daoist, do not let this junior deceive you. I will tell you the truth: hidden within that thumb ring is a secret technique—a Corpse Severing Secret Technique!"
Sima Lei's Nascent Soul immediately revealed the secret.
However, he retained some rationality and did not shout it aloud, instead transmitting his voice to Old Ancestor Wuxian and Luo Hong.
"Oh? Little friend, that is where you are in the wrong. A secret technique is something that can be shared, so naturally everyone who sees it deserves a portion. Why not make a copy for yourself on the spot?"
Old Ancestor Wuxian did