Elder Shu Ming looked at Yan Kunlun. There was not much surprise on his face as he narrowed his eyes slightly and spoke slowly. "From Bei Gong Lin's failure, along with the three Heaven-Stepping items being taken by you, I knew it should have been you."
"I never expected that death back then would instead make you who you are today."
"Looking at it this way, this old man had fallen into your scheme back then as well."
Yan Kunlun smiled faintly. "It was merely a fortunate coincidence."
"If you had not suddenly ambushed me back then, I might not have had the courage to choose this path."
"After all, giving up everything one possesses in the Heaven-Stepping Realm to choose that second road requires immense courage."
Elder Shu Ming felt this deeply. "I very much agree with what you said."
"Then why have you come today? Are you seeking revenge against me, to settle our score?"
Yan Kunlun shook his head. "It is not time yet."
"I came to see you today only to tell you something."
Elder Shu Ming said, "Oh? I am all ears."
"Bei Gong Lin dealt with Chu Yun before because of Jin Bubai. You should know that."
"But Jin Bubai's ambitions are not small. He slaughtered his own clan and used their essence blood, preparing to retrace the road he had failed to finish in his first life."
"I know you have a good relationship with him, but that man has gone utterly mad. He cannot be allowed to remain."
"I will leave Jin Bubai for you to deal with. That is what I came to tell you."
"Perhaps... it would be more accurate to call it a demand."
"A demand you must fulfill!"
Elder Shu Ming frowned. "Must fulfill? And if I choose