The cosmic wind was bitterly cold, and points of radiance shimmered.
Azure Sky Dao Ancestor looked utterly incredulous.
That leader from the southwest, the easygoing good fellow everyone knew, had shown such ruthless resolve.
He stood not far from Ancient Dust Ancestor. Seeing the cold look on his face, he could not help taking a step back.
Ancient Dust Ancestor smiled. "We came at your summons, my friend, so naturally we could not break our word. Since he chose to violate his oath, I acted on your behalf."
Azure Sky Dao Ancestor said nothing. Ancient Dust Ancestor had pocketed the lightning sphere as soon as he obtained it, with no thought of handing it over.
Ancient Dust Ancestor did offer an explanation. "I used a World Lord Artifact. Surely you can yield a little, my friend. This is what I require."
Azure Sky Dao Ancestor remained silent. Had he known the cave abode held that object, nothing could have persuaded him to invite outsiders along.
But things had come to this, and he could only accept it.
"Myriad Things Curiosities."
In the distance, Heart Sword Dao Ancestor stared fixedly at Ancient Dust Ancestor. Even the sword in her hand trembled.
"A Supreme Treasure like that..."
The other Peak Dao Ancestors turned to look, gulping hard.
"What is it?"
Jiang Ping, whose knowledge still had its gaps, narrowed his eyes and asked curiously.
The Azure Dragon Descendant, who had watched from the sidelines, answered him, his voice trembling.
"It's a heaven-defying marvel that can help someone break through the World Lord Heavenly Pass. It's rare even across the ages. One hasn't appeared in Northfall Star Creek for nearly a hundred thousand years."
The path from Dao Ancestor to World Lord was extraordinarily difficult. Countless Peerless Strong died of old age at