I knew it would come to this

This Middle-Grade Immortal Artifact was also the finest treasure Yu Xiao had swindled when he turned coat last time. Strictly speaking, it only barely counted as a Middle-Grade Immortal Artifact, mainly because Yu Xiao had later forcibly fused many other things into it—most importantly, things for sheer extravagance.

At the very least, its outward magnificence was peerless. Every time he rode it, he felt immensely accomplished. Even when he went to the Black Dragon Immortal King's headquarters on business and encountered people roughly his equal, or even stronger than himself, he believed the looks they gave him were filled with fear, that they wanted to avoid him.

No matter how much stronger others might be in any respect, in his heart, he always possessed confidence and pride beyond anyone else's imagination.

Now that he was riding his sword once more, the fright he had felt upon seeing the Nine Yang Forbidden Area get sucked away—the fear that had left him too scared even to participate or investigate—had long since been tossed behind his mind. All he could think of now was the sight of the Thieving Taoist falling into his hands.

In Yu Xiao's view, perhaps the moment he intercepted them and this Middle Grade Immortal Sword of his flew over, the Thieving Taoist's legs would already go weak. The thought made him wildly delighted, and his speed increased considerably.

He was in no hurry. The men he had deployed were only meant to determine the route the other party was taking. There were still tens of thousands of li before the place where he intended to intercept them. At his speed, he was confident he could easily cut them off...

"What is this?" Just as Yu Xiao was once again cutting an imposing figure, feeling pleased with himself as