After the monster was slain, the dust settled, and the air around them seemed to freeze for an instant.
Only then did it slowly begin to flow again, carrying traces of bloodlust and unwillingness.
Xu Qing stood at the edge of the battlefield, still gripping the Desolate Blood Spear.
The Star Power lingering on the spear tip slowly dissipated, reflecting his resolute and stern face.
"Thank you for lending a hand, sir. Had you not acted in time, that beast would likely have escaped. I am Upside Down True Being of the Heaven Suppression Sect."
A gentle yet authoritative voice broke the brief silence.
The expert calling himself Upside Down True Being slowly approached, his gaze filled with appreciation for Xu Qing.
Xu Qing smiled faintly and cupped his fists. "I am the independent cultivator Xu Qing. It is a pleasure to meet Upside Down True Being.
Having witnessed your magnificent bearing earlier, I was filled with admiration and could not bear to miss such an opportunity, so I stepped in to help. I hope you will not take offense."
"Hahaha, so that was it. No matter, no matter. As long as that monster did not get away, it makes no difference who killed it."
Upside Down True Being smiled faintly and put away his long sword.
"May I ask whether Senior knows anything about this world? I have only just arrived and am completely lost. I hope Senior can enlighten me."
Xu Qing put away his spear and cupped his fists.
"You are too polite, Fellow Daoist. There is no need to call me Senior. I came here this time to explore this foreign world as well, but I did not expect to encounter such a turn of events."
After some pleasantries, Xu Qing learned more secrets from Upside