His expression remained utterly calm as he and the beast stepped into the passage, instantly vanishing from the spot.
The Divine Monkey King stiffened, his heart flooded with horror. His vision had merely blurred for an instant, and Li Dao had appeared behind him.
That smile, utterly devoid of mockery, only stabbed deeper into his heart. The killing intent in his eyes almost took tangible form.
Bang!
The staff missed its target and slammed heavily into the ground, sending cracks spreading in every direction.
The cultivators who had been waiting to see Li Dao suffer were dumbfounded by the sight.
"H-he just left?"
"How did he get away in the blink of an eye?"
They could not understand it, but a moment later, they lost all desire to investigate. With nowhere to vent his fury, the Divine Monkey King swept his staff sideways.
Splat, splat, splat!
The nearby cultivators instantly burst into clouds of bloody mist.
Within the void, Shi Hao watched Li Dao leave with astonishment written all over his face. The divine power surging inside him gradually subsided.
"Hmph, I told you! Senior Brother Li is so powerful that he doesn't need help. Now that he's out, my imperial father should act right away."
Huo Ling'er spoke from beside him, brimming with haughty pride.
Shi Hao nodded, fighting spirit flashing in his eyes. Earlier, before he could get a clear look, Li Dao had already appeared at the passage.
He supposed Li Dao had used a time-related Divine Ability, and envy stirred in his heart.
Meanwhile, as soon as Li Dao emerged from the passage, gazes shot toward him from every direction. They belonged to the elders and guardians of the various great factions.
Seeing Li Dao emerge, Xiong Fei, who had been waiting for some time, immediately