"My secluded cultivation chamber is rather nice, isn't it?" Just as terror filled Gui Jiu's heart, the man standing with his back to him finally spoke.
At those words, Gui Jiu's legs buckled, and he dropped straight to his knees, kowtowing incessantly. "Gui Jiu deserves death. Gui Jiu was possessed by folly. Please forgive me, Master."
Had anyone else witnessed this, they would never have believed such a scene possible.
Who was Gui Jiu? He was none other than the illustrious Sect Master of the Ghost Gate. With his standing and power, he had actually lost his composure to such a degree.
"What crime have you committed?" the man asked mildly.
Gui Jiu shuddered, and much of the terror on his face immediately faded. He could not help thinking, Why should I still fear him? My power has increased tremendously. Even if I'm no match for him, taking my life won't be so easy.
At that thought, Gui Jiu's confidence grew considerably.
"I never imagined you were still alive. I saw you die with my own eyes. How is this possible?" Gui Jiu asked after calming himself.
"Oh?" Hearing Gui Jiu's somewhat composed tone, the man said with some surprise, "You actually dare speak to me like that? Ah, I understand. Your power is indeed far greater than it was back then. It seems only natural that your confidence has grown too."
As he spoke, he slowly turned around.
When Gui Jiu saw the man's face clearly, he instantly turned to stone. Only after a long while did he roar in disbelief, "Tuoba Xing? Why is it you? What are you doing here, brat?"
After Gui Jiu spoke, he saw Tuoba Xing staring coldly at him. In those eyes, he could find no trace of the Tuoba Xing he had