Chapter 756

Naturally, this was also related to the purpose of their trip. Their main objective was to save Yan Luo; as for Bi Changsheng and the others, they were merely to act according to the circumstances.

The second to make a move was Immortal Ba Heng of the Hundred Battles Immortal Sect. Though their sect emphasized charging forward without hesitation, when faced with an opponent they could not possibly defeat, they would not foolishly ram their heads into a wall.

Yet Immortal Ba Heng did not withdraw directly like Immortal Tai Hui. The moment he saw Liu Zhengqing, shadows from years past surged up within him.

Back then, brimming with vigor, he had challenged experts of his generation everywhere in his bid to contend for the status of a Fortune Human Immortal. Yet when he challenged Bi Changsheng, he had first been defeated by Liu Zhengqing.

Although he later overcame his inner demon, shattered and rebuilt himself, and took the lead in breaking through to the Human Immortal realm, the shadow of that defeat had never fully faded.

Thus, when he saw the familiar Five Elements Dao rhythm upon Liu Zhengqing, Immortal Ba Heng made his decision.

Immortal Ba Heng immediately restrained all killing intent and withdrew the Strength Dao that had been suppressing heaven and earth. He spoke openly:

"Immortal Zhengyang, in our battle years ago, I narrowly lost to you."

"Today, the Hundred Battles Immortal Sect will withdraw from this contest of opportunities and no longer covet the opportunity of the Burial Immortal Grotto-Heaven. But that battle from back then has always remained a knot in my heart. Today, you and I have both reached the Human Immortal realm. Let us take this chance for another fair duel. No matter life or death, no matter grudges or grievances—let us