The Crocodile Demon

Yan Chihuo said, "With Fellow Daoist Lu's strength, you shouldn't have ended up in this state. These demons are strong, but how could they possibly corner a top disciple of the Water Cloud Sect like you?"

The cultivator surnamed Zhao interjected, "It's all because of this traitor who betrayed his own sect!" After saying this, he kicked the cultivator surnamed Zhang heavily, though he knew the man's cultivation had been completely crippled and dared not use any magical power.

Seeing that this involved internal Water Cloud Sect affairs, Yan Chihuo did not wish to interfere. He noticed Lu Tianhua had sat up and swallowed a few medicinal pills, his complexion regaining a hint of ruddiness, and knowing he was no longer in danger, he said, "Fellow Daoist Lu, I see your injuries are no longer critical. I have other matters to attend to, so I shall take my leave."

Lu Tianhua replied, "Please do as you wish, Fellow Daoist Yan."

Yan Chihuo nodded and turned to leave. Suddenly, Lu Tianhua called out again, "Brother Yan, I have a word of advice."

Yan Chihuo turned back and said, "Please speak, Brother Lu."

Lu Tianhua pondered for a moment before saying, "The ancients say: the tree that stands above the forest will be broken by the wind; the mound that rises above the bank will be eroded by the current; the person who stands above others will be criticized by the crowd. Brother Yan is now hailed as the number one Dao Foundation cultivator in the East Sea. With your reputation at its peak, why not return to the Sea Heaven Sect? It would be the perfect time to enter seclusion and attempt to reach the Tribulation Stage."

Yan Chihuo was slightly startled and said, "Many thanks for your guidance, Brother Lu.