On the outskirts of the Azure Abyss Inner Sea lay a vast, deserted expanse of ocean.
The fluctuations of a Nascent Soul-level battle, which had churned up rolling waves like an apocalyptic tsunami and swept everything with terrifying power, finally fell silent.
One of those responsible hovered high in the sky, his bearing imposing and his green robes snapping in the wind. The illusory Azure-Silver Wings behind him were wondrous beyond measure, their feathers lifelike as they gently opened and closed.
His handsome face remained utterly composed as he studied the other culprit clutched in his hand with interest.
Yet all that remained of the latter was a Nascent Soul figure three and a third inches tall, held fast in a palm like a steel hook.
On the little figure's face, which looked exactly like True Lord Greedy Wolf, the venom and hatred from moments earlier rapidly receded, replaced by indescribable terror.
Then its expression changed again, becoming a tangled blend of flattery, pleading, and servility.
It truly was like watching an elaborate face-changing performance.
At the same time, he spoke incessantly, proclaiming his loyalty and usefulness. "Fellow Daoist Ten Thousand Longevity-no, Senior Ten Thousand Longevity, Brother Ten Thousand Longevity, Master Ten Thousand Longevity-please spare me! I'm willing to be your slave, your servant! Your divine abilities are vast, your methods reach the heavens. There's no need to take a notorious wretch like me seriously, a dog skulking and a fly scavenging for scraps. Just let me go like a fart-"
After a pause, he added, "And if there's any dirty business, wicked deeds, or tiring work you can't show your face for in the future, I can handle it all for you. I absolutely won't dirty your hands, and I'll take care of everything properly, to your satisfaction-"
Lin