Shen Luo left a trail of afterimages beneath his feet as he shot forward two or three dozen zhang, then swiftly turned around.
The void beside the black skeletal claw stirred, and the Black Skull appeared.
"So it really is you! You're not dead?" Shen Luo had already identified the newcomer from the Yi Wood Green Light and the aura of the black skeletal claw, and his voice was icy.
"Your staff technique is certainly powerful, but I am, after all, at the taiyi realm. Naturally, I wouldn't be unable to withstand even a single strike from you," the Black Skull said calmly.
Does Heaven truly mean to wipe out the Jade Fox Clan? Far away, the Ten-Thousand-Year Fox King sensed the taiyi realm aura emanating from the Black Skull. His expression changed, and he sighed inwardly.
Just then, green shadows flashed repeatedly in the void beside the Black Skull, and both the black eagle demon with true immortal cultivation and Shopkeeper Ma appeared.
The black tiger demon also appeared a dozen or so zhang away, though its body remained bound by the Gourd-Gold Rope.
The fighting temporarily ceased. The demons retreated behind the Black Skull, while the Jade Fox Clan flew over to gather behind the Ten-Thousand-Year Fox King.
Shen Luo beckoned with one hand, and the Six-Chen Whip shot back from afar into his grasp. The dozen or so heavenly soldiers and the Thunder Department Heavenly General also withdrew for the moment, landing beside him.
"Fellow Daoist Shen, this is a grudge between us and the Fox Clan. You belong to the Human Race, so there's no need for you to become involved. For the sake of our previous acquaintance, you would do well to leave as soon as possible," the Black Skull said calmly after glancing at