A flicker of surprise flashed through Tiandaozi's eyes, and then he gave a cold snort. Instead of retreating, he advanced, sweeping out the White Jade Sword. A fierce stream of spiritual Sword Qi surged forth and collided with the Nanming Lihuo.
With a thunderous boom, the aftershock of Soul Power and spiritual energy scattered in every direction. The doors and windows of Heavenly Dao Hall were shaken to pieces, the oil lamps all around went out one after another, and the hall sank into gloom.
Lin Taichu was forced several steps back by the aftershock, his fingertips faintly numb.
He had long known Tiandaozi was powerful, but he had not expected the man's cultivation to be even deeper than he had imagined. Even with Gu Worms eroding him from within, his spiritual energy remained dense and refined, far surpassing any cultivator in Chaotian Gate.
Tiandaozi stood where he was, the spiritual energy around him growing ever thicker. The White Jade Sword trembled slightly, letting out a humming sword cry.
"You actually dare attack me?" His tone was icy, and a trace of killing intent flashed in the depths of his eyes. "Looks like you weren't here to warn me at all. You came to deal with me!"
Lin Taichu put away the Purple Gold Gourd, and the Soul Power within him slowly withdrew. "I don't want to fight you. I only want to clear out the Gu Worms inside you as soon as possible and stop the disaster from happening."
Tiandaozi gave a sneer, the White Jade Sword pointing straight at Lin Taichu. "Stop the disaster? You strike viciously, your origins are unknown, and you keep claiming it's for Chaotian Gate. Who knows what kind of heart you've hidden away? Perhaps you simply want to seize this chance to get