Qin Guang Star was vast—immensely so—but no matter how large a world was, the very top tier would always consist of only a tiny handful.
Niu Ganghuo, Dragon Grandson, and Xie Xuanting all belonged to that top circle. Though they rarely crossed paths, they had met a few times and could be considered half-acquaintances.
Even within the top circle, people were divided into several ranks according to their overt and hidden strength. Compared with Dragon Grandson and Xie Xuanting, Niu Ganghuo was naturally a tier lower. He had always done his best to avoid clashing with them. When Xu Yi had stood up to face Xie Xuanting just now, Niu Ganghuo had tried to pull him back—not because he was worried about Xu Yi, but because he feared Xu Yi would drag him into it.
Now, in a moment of hotheadedness, Xu Yi had riled him up by bringing up Ice Cloud Fairy, and he had charged forward. But when Xie Xuanting truly unleashed his killing intent without the slightest restraint, regret welled up in Niu Ganghuo. It wasn't worth going head-to-head with Xie Xuanting over a moment's pride.
Just as Niu Ganghuo was about to back down, he heard Xu Yi send him a thought. "Lord Niu, how can you still be wavering at a time like this? Besides, isn't he just Xie Xuanting? He's no three-headed, six-armed monster. He's a top general of the Kirin Demon Mansion, and you're a renowned lord of the Golden Roc Demon Mansion! Don't forget, our Great King of the Golden Roc has ascended the Imperial Decree Platform. The Golden Roc Demon Mansion's territory has expanded greatly, and we may not be inferior to the Kirin Demon Mansion anymore. Besides, he's only a general of the Kirin Demon Mansion, while you're the nephew