Meanwhile, deep in the distant forest, a group of people were hurrying along. Behind them followed a vast horde of demonic beasts, a mighty and imposing sight.
Among this group, the leader was a man around thirty years old. He was tall and powerfully built, his muscles knotted, his face dark, and his eyes glinted with cold, sinister light.
In the palm of his right hand was a ring.
This ring was not one he wore—it was the one Shen Xiu had snatched away.
"Big Brother, it was this bunch of ants causing trouble here!!!"
Among the group, an older youth pointed at Shen Qingfeng and the others in the forest as he spoke.
"Heh, these are the disciples your Shen Family recruited? As expected, they're worthless!"
Shen Xiu's voice rang through the entire woodland.
Hearing Shen Xiu's voice, Shen Qingfeng's expression abruptly froze. Then he revealed a bitter smile and muttered to himself, "Sure enough, Shen Xiu, you still came looking for me..."
Shen Qingfeng knew Shen Xiu's strength well. No one present was his match, so the instant he sensed Shen Xiu's arrival, he guessed that Shen Xiu had come for revenge.
"Big Brother, what should we do? Want me to teach that brat a lesson?" a burly youth asked.
Shen Xiu's strength ranked among the best in the entire Eastern Desolate Domain. He was also considered one of its foremost heavenly geniuses. Thus, after witnessing Shen Xiu's terrifying combat strength, this youth felt a trace of apprehension.
"No need. You all step back. I'll deal with this myself."
The man around thirty pondered for a moment, then waved his hand.
"Yes, Big Brother!"
Everyone nodded at his words, then turned and left.
After the group left, the youth around thirty slowly walked toward Shen Xiu.
"Brat, seeing