With matters having reached this point, Su Shi'er could not say with certainty that he could completely sway Ye Tianling into turning against them.
After all, Ye Tianling was an old monster who had grown shrewd with age, cold-blooded and ruthless.
Back in Heavenly Capital, Su Shi'er had fallen victim to his schemes.
Had Ye Qingxue not nearly sacrificed her life to save him, he would likely have been left behind in Heavenly Capital that year.
Venerable Tianyu came from the Heavenly Palace, and his strength was extraordinary.
For Ye Tianling to turn against him, the concerns involved were indeed immense.
But at this very moment... Venerable Tianyu's anxious demeanor was nothing less than a godsend to Su Shi'er.
Only if Venerable Tianyu grew anxious would Ye Tianling's confidence begin to waver.
No one understood Ye Tianling's character better than Su Shi'er did.
"You brat, you've truly given this Sect Master a difficult problem.
"It is not impossible for this Sect Master to lend you a hand, but this Sect Master has one final question.
"Who... exactly are you?"
A sharp gleam flashed through Ye Tianling's narrowed eyes as he fixed his gaze on Su Shi'er and questioned him again.
"I am Lin Hezou, Sect Master of the Ancient Immortal Sect. In the Azure Star Cultivation World today, there should be quite a few who know my name."
Su Shi'er smiled calmly.
Even as he answered, the formation seals in his palm continued to move.
Until the very last step, he could not possibly let down his guard.
Of course.
Against someone like Ye Tianling, even at the final step, he would never let down his guard.
"Brat, you can fool those who do not know, but tricks like this cannot deceive this Sect Master!"
Ye Tianling stared sternly at