"Do not mention this again."
Old Mo refused without hesitation. He felt that the inheritance within the Bronze Coffin was exceptionally rare and said in a deep voice, "This is an opportunity this old man prepared for the young master of the Emperor Alliance. Steward Xun, do not waste your efforts."
"So there is no room for negotiation?" Xun Taisheng's gaze darkened.
"Hmph. This old man is returning to Dark Mist City through the teleportation array. Steward Xun had best not obstruct me any further."
With that, Old Mo stopped wasting words. He forcibly activated the True Talisman Fire Phoenix before him. With a flap of its fiery wings, it carried him toward the valley in the distance, clearly intending to use the teleportation array to escape.
"Fine. Since you refuse to cooperate, do not blame this steward. If we die, we die together!" Xun Taisheng suddenly turned his head and glanced toward the clouds where Lin Yi was hiding, seemingly on purpose. Then, he controlled the Black Soul Banner, transforming it into a black streak of light as he pursued Old Mo.
A fierce battle erupted once more at the entrance to the valley. The Fire Phoenix's black flames collided with the Nightmare Evil Spirit's black tide, and the roaring blasts made the earth tremble.
Behind the clouds, Lin Yi was somewhat bewildered.
The two had clearly stopped fighting after sensing his aura. Why had they started fighting again after just a few words?
But in the next moment, he saw through Xun Taisheng's intentions.
Unable to seize the Bronze Coffin from Old Mo, Xun Taisheng actually redirected the Black Soul Banner's attack and launched it with full force at the cross-True Realm teleportation array hidden within the valley!
With a thunderous crack, the formation base of the teleportation