But the Interception Sect accepted disciples of all kinds, and Master Tongtian also opened a convenient path for all living beings, lecturing on the Great Dao from time to time.
Any living being who listened to Master Tongtian lecture could call him teacher and, in a sense, be considered a disciple of a Sage.
Yuan Hong's origins were somewhat mysterious, but anyone who had mastered the Eight-Nine Mysterious Skill must have an extraordinary background.
And with the Eight-Nine Mysterious Skill, Yuan Hong's strength was far beyond that of an ordinary Mystic Immortal. Shi Ji Niangniang was no match for him either.
"Uncle Yuan is that strong?" Nezha asked in surprise.
He had sparred with Yuan Hong before and knew he was powerful, but being invincible beneath the Golden Immortal realm sounded a little exaggerated.
He couldn't help yearning for that kind of strength. One day, he too would be invincible beneath the Golden Immortal realm—or even invincible among Golden Immortals.
This time, he had been utterly helpless before Shi Ji Niangniang. It had certainly made him put aside his arrogance.
He had made up his mind: from now on, he would train hard and keep at it until he broke through.
As Zi Shou and Nezha watched, Shi Ji Niangniang and Yuan Hong soon began to fight.
Shi Ji Niangniang wielded the Tai'a Sword and used the Interception Sect's methods. Her strength was indeed extraordinary.
Yuan Hong, meanwhile, stood as steady as a mountain. His One Qi Water and Fire Rod flashed up and down, rendering all of Shi Ji Niangniang's techniques useless.
The difference in strength between Yuan Hong and Shi Ji Niangniang was plain to see, and it was no small gap.
One was furious, wielding her prized magic treasure and giving it everything she had.
The other