He Gongji's first impression on Lin Bai was that of a crafty, gloomy man who was skilled at disguising himself.
But then again, as an old monster who had cultivated for several thousand years—nearly ten thousand, even—and a top-tier powerhouse with one foot already in the ranks of the Great Mystic Art Users, how could he not be skilled at disguising himself?
He Gongji smiled broadly. "This old man has often heard the Emperor's Son's great name in the Devil Realm Eastern Region. The bearer of the Supreme Avatar and inheritor of the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal's legacy—your reputation truly resounds like thunder."
"It's just a pity that I'm much older than the Emperor's Son. I've cultivated for a few more years simply by virtue of my age. If we were at the same cultivation level, I would truly hope to exchange a few moves with the Emperor's Son."
"However..." After finishing, He Gongji suddenly changed the subject. "With the Emperor's Son's talent, and the Devil Palace's wholehearted assistance, I imagine you'll soon reach my cultivation level. When that time comes, it won't be too late for us to spar."
Lin Bai exchanged a few polite pleasantries with Elder He Gongji with a smile.
In front of He Gongji, Lin Bai didn't dare act recklessly.
Not only was this man's cultivation and strength extremely formidable, he also held an extraordinary position within the Devil Palace. Moreover, he was sinister and cunning, and had personally orchestrated the decline of the Seven Nights Divine Sect.
These deeds were more than enough to show that this kindly-looking old man was far from as simple as he appeared.
Although Lin Bai was the Devil Palace's Emperor's Son, he still couldn't act recklessly.
"Brother Lin, you've finally arrived."
After Lin Bai exchanged pleasantries with Elder