Xiao Jingtian had used some unknown method to seal his own power, keeping the Heavenly Dao from sensing him and forcing him to ascend.
But after Zhang Sanfeng borrowed Emperor Zhenwu's power to crush him, Xiao Jingtian restored his combat strength to its peak, instantly upsetting the balance of heaven and earth, alerting the Divine Land's Heavenly Dao and drawing forth the Immortal Gate.
Yet no one had expected that, even under those circumstances, he could forcibly suppress his power and escape the Heavenly Dao's lock on him. It was truly unbelievable.
Zhang Sanfeng gazed in the direction Xiao Jingtian had fled, his brows tightly knitted and his expression grave.
With such a powerful enemy watching them, one who could evade the Heavenly Dao's senses, peaceful days would likely be hard to come by for the Wudang Sect.
"Whew..." After a long while, Zhang Sanfeng drew a deep breath and sighed softly, a greater sense of urgency weighing on his heart.
Even if only to preserve the Wudang Sect's Daoist lineage, he had to increase his strength as soon as possible.
Otherwise, sooner or later, the Wudang Sect would be destroyed at this man's hands...
Suddenly.
Just then, a shrill sound of something cutting through the air came from afar.
Zhang Sanfeng's heart jolted. Thinking Xiao Jingtian had returned, he immediately raised his guard again.
But when he made out the figure speeding toward him, he froze briefly. "Fellow Daoist Bai Yujing?"
Whoosh-
A figure cleaved through the wind, trailing wisps of cloud vapor, and landed before Zhang Sanfeng. It was none other than Bai Yujing, who had rushed over from the Divine Saber Sect.
"My respects, Reverend Zhang."
Bai Yujing held Zhang Sanfeng in considerable esteem as well. Upon landing, he cupped his hands and bowed to him.
"You