Inside the hall.
Azure radiance shone brilliantly across the ceiling, casting its light over their faces. Xu Xuan waved a hand and put away the two origin wood spirit treasures. Listening to the voice from outside, he looked faintly troubled.
"It was this Mu Youdu who attacked us in the Western Sea, joining Dragon Maiden Ashe in injuring Daoist Friend Pingxiu and me. Now he's come to invite me over. I doubt he means well."
His brows knitted tightly, silver lightning flowing through his eyes. Beside him, Bixi seemed somewhat rueful at his words and merely said:
"The dragonkin are overbearing. Since Mu Youdu entered Heaven Pool, almost as many Purple Mansion cultivators have died in a single year as in the past several decades. This demon cultivator has mastered sword intent. Few can keep him in check."
"It seems this won't end peacefully today. This..."
A measure of hesitation appeared on Xu Xuan's face.
Bixi's gaze sharpened slightly. She activated the formation, condensing the azure radiance into a mirror that revealed the scene outside. Bo Chang rode golden thunder, but for the moment, he made no rash moves and waited quietly.
"The dragonkin have always ridden roughshod over others like this. When we immortal cultivators suffer a loss now and then, we can only swallow it. The next time we see those demons, we still have to respectfully address them as King."
"It's only because we immortal cultivators aren't of one mind. Otherwise, how would those long worms ever have a chance to throw their weight around?"
Her words betrayed a certain disgust for the dragonkin. Xu Xuan murmured his agreement twice, then continued with a sigh:
"My sect has an overseas outpost. If I offend him, traveling the seas will become difficult in the future. But if I