A strange light surged over the entire valley. It swallowed the power unleashed by the sky-splitting strike, while a force of law rushed to mend the rift. In an instant, the enormous fissure vanished.
At that moment, Kun Peng appeared in the valley. He glanced at Chi You, then unleashed a force of overwhelming intensity that surged toward him.
Chi You immediately felt a freezing aura bind his primordial spirit. The energy was icy and carried the breath of death. He had already been badly wounded from forcing the Sky Opening technique. Wrapped in this force, he collapsed against his will as his life force rapidly faded.
Minghe shook his head beside them, thinking, Kun Peng really is stingy. He strode forward and gently steadied Chi You, asking, "Nephew, have you exhausted your strength?"
Chi You felt a strange energy flow into him, driving away the icy aura of death. Only then did he understand how terrifying the Mighty Cultivators born in the primordial era truly were. He hurriedly told Minghe, "I'm feeling much better now."
Seeing Minghe dispel his energy, Kun Peng didn't mind. He stepped forward and said, "Daoist Minghe, it's been a long time. I take it you've found your chance to attain the Dao?"
Minghe laughed. "Ha ha! Your opportunities run deeper, Demon Master. My little Nether River is nothing by comparison."
Xiang Liu stood to the side, watching the two old foxes trade barbs and probe each other's resolve. The ancestral Wu of his Wu Tribe had dwindled away; in gatherings like this, he could only play a supporting role. How pitiful.
Kun Peng glanced at Chi You. "It seems Daoist Hunyuan's efforts were in vain."
Minghe paused, then laughed. "You're playing your little games again, Daoist. Is a junior really worth all these attempts