Wind and rain lashed the Mysterious Terrace.
Henhai's expression darkened. He circulated his divine ability again, blood-red light veiling his vision, yet still found nothing unusual about his opponent. He could only tell that those injuries were genuine.
He came from overseas and was an inheritor of the ancient [Hate Water] demonic path. Having cultivated to the Purple Mansion late stage, he had long since mastered an intent divine ability. Fortune clung to him, and his perceptions were wondrously keen.
In ancient times, this demonic path had delved into polluted waters, only to decline with the changes in Kan Water and Gui Water. Now, only three methods remained available for cultivation, and even these ultimately required blood qi or Kan Water to complete.
The [Turbid Water Dew] he had offered up earlier was a secret treasure. Its raw power was hardly impressive; its true marvel lay in befouling others' lives to strengthen his own.
He had originally intended to take advantage of the Grotto-Heaven's opening to find a few cultivators of Jia Wood, purple qi, or rosy light, suppress their fortunes, and expand his divine abilities.
Xing You's Li Fire cultivation barely qualified, but he feared the Song Clan's reputation and dared not use it against her.
The sudden appearance of this Altar Thunder cultivator, however, had played right into his hands. His opponent was gravely injured.
If he could harm him now and seize a share of the fortune that held sway over the Thunder Palace, it would surpass any other gain. Yet the manifestation of those Black Laws had plunged him into an ice cellar in an instant, leaving him with nothing but the desire to retreat.
The destruction of [Turbid Water Dew] had inflicted no serious injury through their connection. What truly frightened him was the damage