Enemies Meet on a Narrow Road

"Heh heh, what a small world. To run into that brat here... He slipped away last time, but this time I'll twist his head right off," Qian Tong sneered.

Last time, Shen Luo had tricked him, and he had nearly died beneath the Red Lotus Karmic Fire. Though he showed nothing on the surface, he hated Shen Luo to the bone and immediately wanted to step forward and settle the score.

"We are carrying out a mission right now. Everything must take priority for that. Do not create unnecessary trouble," Daoist Cangmu said coldly, reaching out to stop Qian Tong.

Hearing this, Qian Tong stopped unwillingly. His fists remained clenched, and fury churned in his eyes.

Of the three, Daoist Cangmu had the highest cultivation, and he was also leading this mission. The hierarchy within the Body Refining Altar was extremely strict. A leader's orders had to be obeyed absolutely, and no one was permitted to defy them.

"But Fellow Daoist Cangmu, this man appears to be the leader of the Great Tang Government Office cultivators sent to guard this place. If we do not eliminate him, I fear our plan cannot proceed smoothly," Nü Chuan said with a frown.

At those words, hope flickered in Qian Tong's eyes once more.

"If that is the case, then eliminate him first," Daoist Cangmu said after pondering for a moment.

"Good. I'll take the lead this time," Qian Tong said joyfully, immediately volunteering.

"No. Fellow Daoist Qian, your methods are too conspicuous. This man is not weak and will certainly notice beforehand. Nü Chuan, you should make the first move. With your Ghost Shadow Illusory Movement, you should be able to approach him easily," Daoist Cangmu said gravely.

"It will not be difficult for me to approach him, but Fellow Daoist Cangmu,