After that palm strike shot forth, a black shadow suddenly sprang out from the darkness. When it landed on the ground, it revealed a human figure.
This person was none other than Cloud Howl Heavenly Venerate.
This was no different from what Yang Chen had expected. Upon seeing Cloud Howl Heavenly Venerate, Yang Chen narrowed his eyes. He had intended to say something, but he had not expected Cloud Howl Heavenly Venerate to be far more hypocritical than he had imagined.
As soon as he appeared, he approached with a genial smile. "Little friend Yang Yi, do not get worked up. It is this old man. I saw that there seemed to have been a volcanic eruption here, so I observed from the shadows for a while. I never expected little friend Yang Yi to be so perceptive that even this old man was detected."
Watching Cloud Howl Heavenly Venerate put on such an elaborate performance, Yang Chen sneered inwardly.
That made sense. Cloud Howl Heavenly Venerate did not know that he had killed Great Wood Heavenly Venerate.
Since the other man wanted to act, he would play along.
Yang Chen said with a smile, "This junior merely has two treasures capable of observing the surroundings, which was why I was fortunate enough to catch some of Senior's movements. This place is fraught with peril, after all. This junior acted rashly and hopes Senior will be magnanimous."
"Ah, it is nothing. Speaking of which, have you seen Fellow Daoist Great Wood? This old man searched all around, yet did not see any trace of him," Cloud Howl Heavenly Venerate said in surprise.
Naturally, Yang Chen would not admit it. He wore a surprised expression as he said, "This junior does not know. Was Great Wood Heavenly Venerate not traveling with