In the skies above Thousandfire City, Xu Yan finally felt at ease. With a Golden Core cultivator pursuing them, the three old devils had little chance of surviving.
The thought that he had inadvertently stirred such old devils into action still left a lingering chill of fear in his heart.
Fortunately, the old man from the Crimson Sun Sect did not seem to have taken much notice of him. He had merely glanced at Xu Yan before chasing after the Three Demons.
After drawing a deep breath, Xu Yan circulated his magic power and prepared to leave, intending to head to a bustling part of the Fire Prosperity Kingdom's Cultivation World to sell off the Spirit Treasures he carried.
"Hm?"
Xu Yan's expression shifted slightly. Just as he tried to fly away, he felt a sudden weight settle over his entire body, as though he had sunk into a swamp.
This is Core Aura! He quickly realized that the Golden Core cultivator had returned.
Just as that thought arose, the aged voice reached him.
"Wait a moment, young friend. Pursuing the Three Demons delayed me a little."
What? He killed all three devils in such a short time! Golden Core cultivators truly are terrifying! Xu Yan's eyelids twitched wildly at those words. In just a couple of sentences, the old man had laid bare the might of a Golden Core cultivator.
Forcing down the raging waves in his heart, Xu Yan straightened and bowed respectfully toward the approaching old man. "This rogue cultivator, Lin Dao, pays his respects to Senior!"
Xu Yan dared not be careless. The Golden Core cultivator before him could crush him to death with a single finger.
"There is no need for such formalities, young friend! I am Danyangzi. I owe you a great deal this