At this moment.
Heaven and earth fell silent.
Everyone's eyes, including Jiang Che's, converged on the rippling void in the distance, where they sensed an immensely powerful aura.
And clearly, even though the other party had yet to reveal himself, they all knew who had come.
It had to be the Floating Spirit Immortal Lord!
Only, the tables had now turned. After taking away the World Origin, even if the Floating Spirit Immortal Lord possessed Earth Immortal-level strength, Jiang Che had nothing to fear.
Even if he could not win, he could at least retreat safely without issue.
Moreover, now that he had gathered the overwhelming majority of the sacrificial offerings, he might not be unable to attempt a forced breakthrough. Of course, unless driven to the brink, Jiang Che would not choose to do so.
After roughly a dozen breaths, the ripples spreading through the void became increasingly radiant, and a blurry figure slowly emerged. The Azure Emperor's pupils contracted sharply as he blurted out:
"Floating Spirit Immortal Lord!"
The other party had left a deep impression on him. Even after more than a thousand years, he had not forgotten that figure.
"This old man is Floating Spirit. Greetings, fellow Daoists." The light surrounding the Floating Spirit Immortal Lord gradually dispersed, revealing an elderly man in gray robes with gray hair and an ordinary appearance. He cupped his hands toward Jiang Che and the others in salute.
Yet Jiang Che and the others showed no response, still watching him vigilantly.
The Floating Spirit Immortal Lord gave a silent laugh and hurriedly explained:
"Do not misunderstand, fellow Daoists. That vertical eye from before was actually the Heavenly Dao Incarnation. This old man is the true body."
"Do you take us for fools so easily deceived?"
Jiang Che asked in a