An aura that subdued all, the Purple Firmament Heavenly Lord personally welcomed him (part two)

His calves were trembling.

When he had told Lin Changqing to "leave at once, unauthorized persons," it had never crossed his mind that the man could crush him with a single finger.

"A T-True... True Immortal Heavenly Lord..."

Someone cried out first.

The patrol immediately descended into chaos.

"He's actually a mighty expert at the peak True Immortal stage!"

"And we just... We're done for, done for..."

"He really does have the standing to make the Purple Firmament Marshal come out to receive him!"

"This mouth of mine! Why did I have to run it like that?"

Everyone hurriedly lowered their heads and bowed, saluting Lin Changqing in unison.

"Forgive us, Senior!"

"We had eyes but failed to see, and offended you, Senior!"

"Please be magnanimous and overlook our petty offenses!"

Their voices trembled unmistakably.

The patrol captain bent especially low.

"Senior, this is all my fault for failing to discipline them!"

"They're young and foolish, and don't watch their mouths. Please, Senior..."

Lin Changqing glanced at them.

His face showed little expression.

He was neither angry nor inclined to pursue the matter.

"Use your eyes next time."

"Just because I have a good temper doesn't mean everyone else does."

His tone was level, as though he were discussing something perfectly ordinary.

Yet the calmer he was, the more unnerved the patrol became.

"Yes! You're right to reprimand us, Senior!"

"This junior will never dare do it again!"

The captain nodded repeatedly, his voice shaking.

"Once we return, I'll be sure to discipline them strictly!"

Lin Changqing paid them no further attention.

He turned around, looking toward the Border-Guard Fortress again.

By now, the Border-Guard Fortress had sensed the aura of a peak True Immortal that had suddenly erupted behind it.

All the defenders on the walls looked in this