An Inescapable Death Tribulation

Within the forbidden grounds, inside a small pavilion by the loft.

When Kong Jiao entered the forbidden grounds, Thunder Venerable's avatar formed from lightning was already seated in the pavilion. A pot of hot tea had long been prepared on the stone table.

A faint fragrance of tea drifted from the spout, filling the entire courtyard.

"Greetings, Thunder Venerable!" Kong Jiao stepped forward and bowed respectfully.

Thunder Venerable smiled warmly, pointed at the stone stool beside him, then picked up the teapot and filled the cup before him.

Understanding his meaning, Kong Jiao sat down naturally at Thunder Venerable's side.

At the same time, he secretly examined Thunder Venerable from the corner of his eye.

His Eye of Candlelight Insight could now see through the methods of an early Zao Xuan cultivator; no illusion could hide itself.

At such close range, he could see this avatar formed from a strand of lightning with perfect clarity.

Dazzling lightning flickered in his pupils. After looking for too long, he felt a faint stinging pain in his eyes.

It really is formed from lightning. The methods of Zao Xuan are truly unfathomable! Kong Jiao inwardly marveled.

This was only an avatar, yet it already gave Kong Jiao a slight sense of oppression.

One could well imagine that if a Zao Xuan True Person's true body stood before him, he would probably not even have the courage to look directly at them.

Naturally, Kong Jiao's scrutiny could not escape Thunder Venerable. The latter gently pushed Kong Jiao's tea toward him and teased, "Stop looking. This avatar carries the will of my true soul. It might hurt you."

His temperament did not seem to have changed in the slightest after reaching Zao Xuan. He remained as approachable as ever.

Kong Jiao was not embarrassed either.