The saying "people grow cunning with age" held true not only among ordinary folk, but also among top-tier cultivators.
Great Virtue Immortal Lord and Yellow Dragon Immortal Lord had both lived for millions of years, each with more schemes than the last.
He would have to remain cautious when joining forces with those two old fellows in the future.
"Both Immortal Lords are immensely powerful. With them as allies, I no longer need fear Old Rhinoceros coming to cause trouble."
As they spoke, another black shadow emerged from a branch of the Heavenly Dao River.
The moment he saw the man's face clearly, Calamity-Conquering Formation Immortal's breathing grew heavy.
This newcomer wore his face as well.
The newcomer bowed to Wang Daoyuan. "This lowly immortal greets Immortal Lord."
Wang Daoyuan waved a hand. "No need for such formality."
The newcomer looked at the three "Calamity-Conquering Formation Immortals" nearby. "To think I would encounter three fellow Daoists here. A pleasure."
True Immortal Ren De wore a wicked grin as he pointed at Calamity-Conquering Formation Immortal beside him.
The newcomer immediately spotted the Mountain-Driving Whip. "Good heavens, this brother is truly capable. You could even forge an imitation of the Mountain-Driving Whip.
"I presume, fellow Daoist, that you are highly skilled in artifact forging."
True Immortal Ren De laughed. "Neither of us could guess this fellow Daoist's identity. Anyone capable of imitating the Mountain-Driving Whip so faithfully can hardly be incompetent."
Cang Long True Immortal immediately chimed in. "Exactly. My meager artifact-forging skill is truly no match for this fellow Daoist's."
The two of them were enjoying the spectacle without fear of making things worse, fanning the flames from the side.
That newcomer failed to see their ill intent.
He stepped forward and touched Calamity-Conquering Formation Immortal's Mountain-Driving Whip, and his expression