Chapter 595: Pursuit Battle
Daoist Yue was waiting for the outcome inside the concealed flying vessel. In his view, with the talisman bestowed by the Venerable and the target's location already found, there was no reason for failure. This time, he would surely bring Zhang Yu back and question him about the whereabouts of that possibly existing Dao Seal.
Not long afterward, he saw a point of light flash in the void. For some reason, however, a faint warning rose in his heart.
Just one breath later, he saw clearly that what approached was a streak of sword light. Judging by its course, it was undoubtedly headed straight for his flying vessel.
At this sight, how could he not know that this plan had failed?
His thoughts turned. Anything capable of resisting a Venerable's talisman had to be power of the same level. Clearly, this Profound Court Inspector was highly valued by the Profound Court, which was why he had not been seized.
He gave a slight sigh. "What a pity, what a pity."
Yet amid his sigh, there was also some envy and resentment. The Profound Court was wealthy and powerful, after all; it could bestow things containing a Venerable's might so casually. It was unlike their Nether City, where the Venerables above regarded themselves as immortals and gods. Unless they deemed it necessary, they paid no heed at all to those below.
But if he had to choose between the two, he would rather remain in Nether City. The Profound Court placed too many restraints upon cultivators, leaving them without the slightest autonomy. They were even forbidden from taking ordinary people's lives at will. Though he did not necessarily seek trouble with mortals, such shackles were something he could never endure.
At that moment, his mana surged, and