Inside a cave abode in the Emperor's Tomb.
Celestial Master Xun sat slumped on the ground, his hair disheveled, looking up at Xing Wu. The contempt in his heart had long since vanished.
He regretted it. He truly regretted it!
Ever since he had reached fifth grade and joined the ranks of the Immortal Wave Sect's Immortal Masters, there had been no "bad" people around him. From the Nation Lords and sect masters of various dynasties down to disciples and Heavenly Prides, everyone treated him courteously, their mouths full of flattery.
As the days accumulated, a deep-seated arrogance had quietly taken root, gradually making him look down on everyone and lord over the world.
Today's mortal peril had stemmed from precisely that arrogance.
After entering the Emperor's Tomb, he had guarded throughout against the Great Emperor's Dao resonance and the many restrictions and suppressive forces here, never once taking this mortal boy seriously.
Yet this very ant now possessed the ability to crush him to death at will!
That ability came from the Peachwood Blade radiating "devouring power." Celestial Master Xun could also clearly sense boundless, vigorous Great Dao resonance slowly awakening within it.
Was... was that Female Emperor Ping Tian's Great Dao power?
Celestial Master Xun trembled, terrified to the depths of his heart.
Holding Peachwood Blade Floating Life's Mistake, Xing Wu regarded Celestial Master Xun indifferently. "Tell me, how does the Immortal Wave Sect intend to use my younger brother to get the Three Golden Flowers and the other Heavenly Prides back? If you tell the truth, I can spare you."
Age brought cunning to men and spirits alike. Celestial Master Xun looked pleadingly at Xing Wu and said in a trembling voice, "Boy, I'm willing to swear by the Heavenly Dao to become your Path Protector... I'm