Li Hanyi's expression remained unchanged. He merely held the White Jade Dharma Sword across his body, and the Sage-Worthy Writings flowing over its blade spread outward in ring after ring. White light surged like a tide, sheltering the two men behind him.
He raised his eyes to Flying Bear True Lord, his gaze betraying neither panic nor anger, and said calmly:
"Fellow Daoist Flying Bear, you are mistaken. I arrived a step too late. The Gu Tribe member who triggered the Blood Pillar had already fled, leaving not the slightest trace. If you do not trust me, you are welcome to look for yourself."
His tone was frank and open, without the slightest hint of guilt or uncertainty.
Yet Flying Bear True Lord believed only a fraction of what he said, and even that was thanks to True Lord Haoran's reputation.
He glanced at Linghu Jiu Jian and Tie Shou in the distance, silently weighing his options.
True Lord Haoran ranked ninety-ninth on the Heavenly Gang Ranking. He cultivated righteous qi, which was particularly effective against Gu Arts, demonic cultivation arts, and demonic arts. He seemed to have acted just now, too; Flying Bear True Lord had sensed the might of the righteous rules in the air from far away. He probably could not beat him.
But his own side had two boats and six people.
However strong Li Hanyi was, he was only one man; formidable as Linghu Jiu Jian's Sword Formation was, Tuoba Ye was more than capable of handling it.
As for Tie Shou, he was merely a useless Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivator, nothing to worry about. He could be paired off against Qing Xuansu.
Qing Chen, Qing Sanxiao, Five Gu, and Flying Bear himself could not possibly fear Li Hanyi!
With that thought, Flying Bear