Already harboring murderous intent toward Thunderclap Pavilion, Ling Tian grew even more furious when he saw how arrogantly its people traveled this time. Fortunately, he remembered his mission and didn't act rashly. Like a group of Rogue Cultivators, he hurriedly ducked to the side.
After Thunderclap Pavilion's cultivators left, a chorus of curses rang out behind them. These people feared Thunderclap Pavilion's might and only dared vent their anger where no one could hear.
Still, Ling Tian learned quite a bit from their cursing. Thunderclap Pavilion had grown close to Immortal Spirit Palace, which had even sent many Heavenly Immortal experts to guard the pavilion. It seemed they were sparing no effort to nurture it.
A moment's thought was enough for Ling Tian to understand why. Immortal Spirit Palace held a revered position, but it wasn't convenient for its people to move about in the outside world. So they found a major sect in the Cultivation World to act on their behalf. They had supported Ten Thousand Swords Cliff for the same reason. But after Yun Tian's warning, Shangguan Longyin and Ten Thousand Swords Cliff had gradually slipped free of Immortal Spirit Palace's control. With no other choice, the palace had to support another faction—and that was how it found Thunderclap Pavilion.
"Tsk, no wonder Thunderclap Pavilion is so arrogant. It has Immortal Spirit Palace backing it." Ling Tian clicked his tongue, his voice full of disdain. "Lin Lei and the others really think Immortal Spirit Palace can protect them? Hmph. Just wait until we wipe you out."
"Ling Tian, you saw them, right? There were several Heavenly Immortal experts beside Lin Lei and Lin Ting. Two of them looked especially haughty. They must be from Immortal Spirit Palace." Po Qiong's voice rang out. Ling Tian nodded, and he continued,