"I devote myself to cultivation and care nothing for worldly fame. Whether the Lunar Saintess is strong or weak has nothing to do with me."
Chen Beiwu glanced at Gu Yong and spoke bluntly.
Gu Yong's existence had undoubtedly shattered Chen Beiwu's rosy view of the grotto-heaven first seats.
As the first seat of the Lunar Grotto-Heaven, Gu Yong's words and conduct did not even measure up to those of Chen Beiwu's disciple Chi Quan. Only his strength was somewhat worth mentioning.
"You!"
Anger surfaced in Gu Yong's eyes, but the faint pain in his chest warned him.
He was no match for Chen Beiwu!
"Brother Chen, since you're standing guard here, have you already reached an agreement with the Earth Qilin?"
Xuanyuan Yu looked intently at Chen Beiwu, changing the subject once again.
There was nothing to discuss. The Lunar Saintess was strong enough to overshadow generations of grotto-heaven prodigies, including the first seats of their generation. What Xuanyuan Yu wanted more now was to befriend Chen Beiwu and grow closer to him. Perhaps they could exchange insights into their intents.
After all, his Sword Intent had remained at One Sword Breaks Ten Thousand Arts for many years, and he had long been unable to touch the barrier of the Fifth Realm of the Sword Dao.
Were it not for the Xuanyuan Grotto-Heaven's reputation, Xuanyuan Yu would have challenged Chen Beiwu right then, to experience firsthand that terrifying Saber Intent that could almost sever cause and effect. Perhaps he could gain some insight.
"That's right. The Earth Qilin is an auspicious beast, so I couldn't very well kill it. I could only start with cooperation and gradually build trust." Chen Beiwu hid nothing. The Immortal Alliance had no such notion as betraying one's realm.
If a Star-Conqueror could recruit