Survive or Die

Seeing the two men's utterly despondent faces as they turned to leave, Tang Yu kindly tossed them two talismans. "Stick these Divine Movement Talismans to your legs so you can deliver the message faster. If you finish reporting early enough, perhaps I'll consider sparing your lives."

"Thank you, Immortal Master."

Governor Zhang and the other man gave bitter smiles.

Spare the two of them?

This fellow had to be toying with them.

For an old monster this unreasonable and illogical, if he had been willing to show mercy, why would things have escalated to this point?

After attaching the Divine Movement Talismans, the two discovered that they could move with incredible speed—faster even than those Immortal Masters capable of shrinking the earth to inches.

They raced all the way to the city gates in one breath, then came to a stop.

"Before dying today, we can at least say we experienced the divine abilities of an immortal," Governor Zhang said with a sigh.

"Even if we die, he will certainly die as well! I only hope the Immortal Masters of the Edgeless Sect will rip out his soul and refine his spirit, to ease the hatred in my heart!" the Deputy Governor cursed furiously before cupping his hands toward Governor Zhang. "Lord Zhang, if you are fortunate enough to survive this journey, I ask that you look after and promote my son. Likewise, if I am lucky enough to survive, I will certainly look after Lord Zhang's son."

"Of course. Let us hope that both of us can overcome this ordeal," Governor Zhang replied with a return salute.

The two had never lacked for open and covert rivalry in private.

Yet under the threat of death, they unexpectedly set aside their differences.

After exchanging bitter smiles, they went their separate