When Feng Jinyan heard Lin Ke admit that he had rescued Luo Yichuan and overheard their entire conversation, the last trace of pretense vanished from his face.
His pupils abruptly contracted, and his expression instantly darkened like still water.
He had initially thought that perhaps Lin Ke did not know the whole story.
In that case, he could still beguile him with words, or even offer lavish rewards to win him over.
But now, that was clearly impossible.
Since the other party knew all his secrets, there was no longer any room to maneuver.
Only a fight to the death could preserve his secret!
"Good! Very good!"
Feng Jinyan laughed in his fury, his voice chilling to the bone. His usual aloof pride was gone, leaving only naked killing intent:
"Since you already know everything, that saves me wasting any more words."
As he spoke, his aura abruptly changed. An uncanny, sinister presence utterly unlike that of Cloud Frontier cultivators surged skyward.
Under the influence of this power, even the surrounding lake water seemed to become incredibly viscous.
"That's right. I'm not a Cloud Frontier cultivator. I come from Shu Frontier, from the exalted Illusionless Gu Sect!"
Feng Jinyan openly declared his identity, his eyes filled with disdain and ruthlessness:
"You Cloud Frontier cultivators are nothing but dry bones in a tomb, frogs gazing at the sky from the bottom of a well. How dare you occupy such resources! Once my sect's grand plan is complete, we will trample every last one of you!"
His gaze locked firmly onto Lin Ke and Luo Yichuan as he declared each word distinctly, "And today, neither of you will leave this place alive!"
Having said that, he seemed to remember something, and a mocking sneer appeared on his face again.
As he raised