Crack!
Demonic Qi surged to the heavens, and dark-red bloody light churned violently!
Dark clouds gathered thickly, and thunder roared.
Han Yanzi stood in midair, letting thunder flash behind him as he held the sixth-tier Sea Pearl, which radiated clear treasure light.
His expression was as dark as still water as he coldly watched a figure fly toward him without a sound.
His voice seemed to come from an ice cavern, chilling beyond measure:
"Abbott Tai'e... I thought you had long since followed Shao Yangzi, Xun Fujun, and the others in replenishing heaven."
The Daoist in ancient, simple robes stood solemnly. Hearing this, he shook his head.
"Someone among the Three Sects and One Clan had to remain as a final safeguard."
Mockery appeared on Han Yanzi's face as he sneered.
"Heh, fear of death is fear of death. If you admitted it frankly, I would respect you somewhat. What is there to say to someone who dares act but dares not own it? And now you've shown yourself again. Speak. You want to seize this sixth-tier Sea Pearl of mine, don't you?"
Abbott Tai'e's expression remained calm, as did his reply.
"There's no need to say more. I came for only one thing... Hand over the Sea Pearl. Otherwise, I will follow the example of Daoist Xun of the Myriad Phenomena Sect and face the tribulation lightning together with you, Senior."
The sixth-tier Sea Pearl was simply too significant. Although the Wandering Immortal Temple had always practiced prudent self-preservation, seeing Han Yanzi obtain it had finally made Abbott Tai'e unable to sit still, even though he had remained at the temple watching events unfold.
Han Yanzi immediately narrowed his eyes, traces of danger seeping through their slits.
"You think... you can threaten me?"
Abbott Tai'e's expression remained calm.
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