But the black-clothed man remained unmoved. Dao Lord Taichu sensed hostile intent from his arrival and did not lower his guard.
He carefully observed everything around him, not overlooking even the slightest rustle of grass, afraid the black-clothed man might launch a sneak attack.
The black-clothed man hiding in the shadows tried hard to find what was special about him. He did not understand why the Old Man had sent him to kill Dao Lord Taichu. He did not think his opponent was all that powerful.
Dao Lord Taichu also felt that this black-clothed man was no ordinary man. Encountering such a powerful expert at the entrance to the Yao Realm could only mean disaster.
He used his divine sense to observe everything around him. With his current strength, he could survey several hundred meters in every direction, yet he could not detect the black-clothed man's aura in the slightest.
"This black-clothed man is very powerful. His background must be extraordinary."
Dao Lord Taichu pondered inwardly. It seemed another hard battle awaited him.
"Come out! Stop skulking in the shadows. Are you nothing but a coward who hides in the dark?"
Dao Lord Taichu shouted.
Seeing Dao Lord Taichu's anxious appearance, the black-clothed man chuckled from the shadows. He had always enjoyed toying with people, occasionally tossing a pebble at Dao Lord Taichu's head.
Watching Dao Lord Taichu scratch his head in frustration gave him a tremendous sense of accomplishment.
"Stop fucking skulking in the dark! If you've got the guts, come out and fight me!"
Dao Lord Taichu roared furiously.
Dao Lord Taichu had been thoroughly provoked. The spiritual power within him erupted at once, and a ball of flame rose in his hand. With a sweep of his arm, the flames spread through the sky in every direction.