The Holy Envoy said, "I don't want to beat around the bush with you. With your abilities, you count among the mighty figures of this age. I only hope you'll keep your word and return the Heart-Devouring Worm bottle to me. Besides, there's no point in holding on to it. You and I were never destined to cross paths, and I can no longer help you in my capacity as Holy Envoy. Why make even more enemies for yourself?"
Xu Yi said, "Rest assured, Holy Envoy. I'll return the Heart-Devouring Worm bottle to you, but not now."
The Holy Envoy's expression changed abruptly.
Xu Yi said, "There's one thing you said wrong, Holy Envoy. You and I are destined to cross paths after all."
As he spoke, Xu Yi's appearance began to change, and in an instant, he had returned to his true face. He announced, "My real name is Xu Yi. I currently serve as Left Deputy Commander of the Divine Dragon Guard on Jiannan Road. Like you, Holy Envoy, I hold office in the Sacred Court; it's only that you are a high-ranking, powerful figure, while I'm a lowly subordinate. I've revealed the truth today in the hope that you'll look after me and give me a hand. Surely you don't still think we won't cross paths?"
The Holy Envoy stared at Xu Yi, his mind buzzing. He simply couldn't reconcile this peerless fiend, who could wipe out the Yun Family with a wave of his hand, with a mere Third-rank Star Official.
He couldn't help asking himself, Has time and space gone awry, and yin and yang reversed their flow? Or has Jiannan Road grown so powerful that even a Yang Venerate mighty figure at True Essence Third Turn can only serve as a Divine Dragon Guard?