Everyone watched Huo Hai expectantly. A master who had cultivated to Spirit Emperor on his own and become practically invincible among Spirit Emperors was someone whose talent and potential none of them dared underestimate.
Given the opportunity, this man would sooner or later break through to the Spirit Emperor Realm. They would never let someone like him slip away. In fact, the Celestial Star Sect had been secretly searching for Huo Hai from the beginning, but they had found no trace of him for an entire year. Only now had they finally located that master who wielded fierce purple Sword Qi again, which was why they had come to confirm his identity.
Once Huo Hai used Astral Flame, they were completely certain. Only members of the Celestial Star Sect could wield Astral Flame in conjunction with Stellar Force. Even if others obtained Astral Flame, they could not unleash such power.
"If you wish to gather souls, sir, our sect will naturally help you collect them. All you need to do is break through as soon as possible, then join us in opposing the Moonlight Sect. Everyone in the Celestial Star Sect is a brother."
Huo Hai smiled faintly, filling the five men's hearts with joy. But his next words changed their minds. "I refuse. I never intended to join your Celestial Star Sect." His words froze their smiles on their faces.
Huo Hai continued without the slightest courtesy, "The Celestial Star Sect is far weaker than the Moonlight Sect, not to mention that the Moonlight Sect has close ties with major sects like the Blazing Sun Sect. Besides, after all these years, the Celestial Star Sect hasn't even had the courage to declare its independence. Opposing the Moonlight Sect is nothing but a castle in the clouds." Huo Hai did