The red-eyed Evil Spirit let out a roar, and a giant hand reached down toward Chen Duan's head, about to crush the intruder.
Before the palm arrived, the Black Smoke coiling around it, like countless snakes, wound itself around Chen Duan, wrapping him up completely.
The three people in the distance watched the battle between man and Evil Spirit nervously, their hearts in their throats.
"Junior Brother Xiao Zhou, this Senior is quite extraordinary. May I ask which school he studied under?" Yun Qingsu asked in a lowered voice, her beautiful eyes filled with astonishment.
Before Yun Ruzhou could speak, Xu Qiaoqiao beside him hurriedly answered:
"I know, I know! Senior Sister Yun, this Senior Chen is a reclusive successor of Cun Tian Shan. I can't make head or tail of his exact methods either. I only know that he seems to possess the ability to purify Evil Spirits rapidly. It feels somewhat similar to Junior Uncle's talent."
"Cun Tian Shan?" A look of understanding flashed through Yun Qingsu's eyes, and she nodded lightly.
"So that's how it is. No wonder he possesses such ability. Unlike the inheritance of Chi Di Peak, I've heard that Cun Tian Shan places great importance on tempering the self, and most of its disciples practice dual cultivation of Dao and Martial Arts.
"Because of this, they often travel to ancient tombs, perilous caves, and similar places, silently clearing away hidden dangers from Evil Spirits, usually without anyone knowing.
"Compared to our sect's open and upright travels through the world, most of them are willing to remain hidden. It is truly admirable."
"So there's actually such a history behind them. Admirable! Admirable!" Xu Qiaoqiao nodded repeatedly as she listened, feeling that she had broadened her horizons once again.
*Hmm? Chen Duan is a successor of