"Whether that was arrogant talk, you'll find out soon enough." Li Zhōujūn smiled. "For now, show me what you've got and let Li Mou see where you got the confidence to say you'd wipe out the Central Continent."
"Since you're bent on seeking death, this Old Woman will grant your wish today!" Old Woman E'zhi snorted. As soon as she finished speaking, she rode the wind into motion—not toward Li Zhōujūn, but preparing to flee.
But Li Zhōujūn seemed to have anticipated it. He blocked Old Woman E'zhi's path and said with a light laugh, "I knew long ago that anyone who could cultivate to this realm wouldn't act on impulse. Once the situation turned unfavorable, you'd turn tail and run."
"Don't push it too far! This Old Woman is already prepared to leave. Are you truly planning to force me to fight you to the death?!" Old Woman E'zhi was raging like thunder inside, but her face remained calm as she tried to reason with Li Zhōujūn. "Why go this far? Why not give me a way out, and let us never meet again?"
"If Li Mou's strength hadn't exceeded your expectations, would you still be wearing that face now?" Li Zhōujūn smiled faintly. "People like you are the ones Li Mou despises most."
"Then you really intend to force this Old Woman to fight you?" Old Woman E'zhi asked, unable to understand. "From our earlier probing exchange, both of us are in the Dao Accomplishment Realm. It would be difficult to determine victory or defeat in a short time. What benefit could you gain by fighting me?"
"It would make Li Mou happy." Li Zhōujūn smiled.
"You insolent brat, you're going too far! You don't take this Old Woman seriously at all!" Old Woman E'zhi ruled over one