Hearing Heavenly Sword Elder's words, Zhao Qinghe was filled with shock and anger. As an enforcer of Shangqing Palace, even though he knew he was no match for Heavenly Sword Elder, he couldn't tolerate such contempt for Shangqing Palace.
So Zhao Qinghe's tone turned cold as well. Laughing in his anger, he said, "Though I don't know what level of cultivation you've reached, to show such contempt for Shangqing Palace... Heh, Your Excellency is far too arrogant and presumptuous."
"Or perhaps... ignorance is bliss! No matter how high your cultivation is, you would still be insignificant before the leader of Shangqing Palace and our Grand Elders."
As he spoke, Zhao Qinghe's tone took on a hint of arrogance. He continued, "You should know that the leader of Shangqing Palace and our Grand Elders have all reached the Tribulation Stage!"
"If not for the All Heavens Seal, which prevents anyone from triggering a Heavenly Tribulation, our leader and Grand Elders would likely have already overcome it and entered the Mahayana Realm!"
"And you still dare show contempt for Shangqing Palace? Whether you even have the nerve to go to Shangqing Palace and seek your own death is another matter. But if you dare kill me today, Shangqing Palace will never let you get away with it. Hmph!"
With that, Zhao Qinghe gave a heavy snort.
At Heavenly Sword Elder's words, he laughed instead of getting angry. Narrowing his eyes at Zhao Qinghe, he grinned. "What a fine threat—that Shangqing Palace will never let me get away with it! Do you really think I wouldn't dare kill you?"
"And you call me arrogant? Heh, so what if I am?"
"Or do you really think I would fear a few people at the Tribulation Stage? Even those at the Tribulation Stage must bow