Cloud Water Sect was a powerful force.
Black Robe Old Daoist also knew that the kid before him was a Core Disciple of that sect.
But so what?!
Not to mention that conflicts within this Secret Realm were hidden and unknown to outsiders. Who would know whether this kid died by his hand or perished amid the dangers of the Secret Realm?
Every year, more or less, some Sect Disciples fell in the wilderness. If every single case had to be investigated, how much manpower and resources would that consume?
Unless their friends and family personally put forth the effort and issued an invitation for someone to hunt down revenge.
Otherwise, expecting the sect to investigate and verify each case like a mortal government office, then track down the culprit, was simply impossible!
Even if this kid had a powerful backer,
at worst, he could flee to another continent and live somewhere beyond the reach of Cloud Water Sect's influence.
To demonic cultivators who were heartless and devoid of feeling,
Leave home was no great matter.
The Cloud Water Sect backing behind Zhang Qingyuan had no meaning whatsoever before Black Robe Old Daoist!
And precisely because of that,
when facing Zhang Qingyuan, he made a move without the slightest hesitation!
Vast Black True Essence surged and swept out, carrying immensely tyrannical destructive power. In an instant, the earth cracked apart and caved deeply inward, while even space twisted under the force!
"Die!"
Black Robe Old Daoist's arm trembled violently. Blood colored light flickered within his pupils, and a sinister smile curled across his lips as he thrust a clawing palm forward!
Boom!!!
Mighty black qi twisted space, as if plunging the world into a grim black curtain, blanketing and crushing down upon the heaven and earth where Zhang Qingyuan stood!