Taking a deep breath, Murong Jianyun replied in a low voice, "Fenglei Emperor, you flatter me. It's just that I have an urgent matter. The Qianyuan Holy Demon Hall has appeared in Willow Leaf City. They are wicked beyond measure, and I must go destroy them now."
Murong Jianyun could only state his purpose plainly for now, then see how the other side reacted before deciding whether they would have to fight.
Hearing this, Fenglei Bao still smiled. "But our Tower Lord insists that you go to the Thousand Kings Holy Tower right now."
At once, a rolling chill surged from Murong Jianyun's entire body.
Clearly, no matter how pleasantly Fenglei Bao put it, he had no intention of letting Murong Jianyun pass. He simply did not want him to reach Willow Leaf City.
So then, should he break through or not?
Murong Jianyun's fists clenched tightly. If he did not force his way through now, Willow Leaf City would have almost no chance of victory.
Finally, after weighing it all, Murong Jianyun steeled his heart. "Fenglei Emperor, I cannot go to the Thousand Kings Holy Tower right now. I must make for Willow Leaf City, so forgive me..."
As he spoke, he flashed forward, intending to sweep past Fenglei Bao and head for Willow Leaf City.
But then... Clang!
A sword gleam like flashing lightning and crashing thunder instantly blocked Murong Jianyun's path...
Fenglei Bao then turned sideways and smiled coldly. "I heard that the Murong Grand Heaven Duel has already reached the Saint Martial Stage."
"Just so happens that both my demonic beast mount and I have made tremendous breakthroughs recently. We badly need to gain some insight from a true Saint Martial Stage powerhouse. How about we exchange pointers?"
At those words, cold light flashed once more