Ye Yan's cry of "Senior Yun Tian" left Nie Li beside him utterly speechless. He had never imagined that even an old monster like Ye Yan, who had lived for who knew how many years, would have to address Yun Tian so respectfully as his senior. Just how terrifying was Yun Tian's strength?
The moment that thought surfaced, Nie Li shuddered, then began muttering inwardly again: How did I never hear so much as a whisper about someone this incredible in my previous life?
Yun Tian calmly told Ye Yan to follow Nie Li and protect him as he grew, assuring him that he would not lose out in the future. Ye Yan already thought highly of Nie Li, and with his senior's words added to that, he immediately turned toward Nie Li and asked with a measure of solemnity, "Boy, I'll ask you one last time. Are you sure you won't take me as your master?"
Nie Li waved a hand, his smile sly. "Let's forget about taking a master. Why don't we work together instead? You keep me safe, and I'll find you a suitable body in the future. What do you say?"
Ye Yan considered it briefly, decided the deal was worthwhile, and readily agreed.
Who could have guessed that, just after they settled their partnership, Nie Li would drop a bombshell-he wanted to retrieve the Heavenfall Divine Thunder Sword!
Ye Yan bristled on the spot, his voice shooting up several octaves. "Have you gone mad?!" He continued, "The Heavenfall Divine Thunder Sword has slain at least eight hundred Demon Beasts, if not a thousand. The resentment and baleful energy wrapped around its blade can grind a person's soul to pieces! Never mind a greenhorn like you-even an ordinary Black Gold Rank Demon Spirit Master who so