Fuck, this guy was addicted to showing off.
Southern Dipper could tolerate Azure Dragon showing off now and then, because the man really was formidable. Besides, a drop of Azure Dragon's essence blood had been fused into his body, giving them a rather special connection. He even found it satisfying to watch Azure Dragon show off.
But now, some nobody who had popped up from who knew where had come swaggering in front of him. That was something he truly could not endure.
Southern Dipper might have kept a low profile, but his talent and strength were among the very best in Akatsuki. He was the heir to the Bright God Sect, which had once unified the Southern Bright Continent, and possessed the rare light attribute. If he had not spent all these years lying low within Akatsuki, his reputation would not have been inferior to any of the prodigies of the Central River Continent.
Amid a thunderous roar, Southern Dipper fiercely swung down the coffin lid of the Nine-Mystic Construction Coffin. The sheer ferocity of it sent chills down Northern Dipper's back as he watched from the shadows, and he silently swore never to provoke Southern Dipper into a rage.
"Now, I'll show you what a real gap in strength looks like!" Xue Shang's expression did not change in the slightest as he faced the coffin lid crashing down on him. His face remained utterly calm.
In his eyes, the man before him was merely average in strength, and his temperament was poor as well. The moment he saw Xue Shang preparing to make a move, he had started cursing outright, showing not the slightest grace. Such a person would never accomplish anything great.
After passing judgment on Southern Dipper, Xue Shang leisurely raised his right hand. Cyan light