Magic Combat Gradually Nears Its End (Two Chapters Combined)

—More than five thousand words; still owe a thousand, which I'll make up tomorrow. Things were a bit busier than I imagined. Work is always like this: nothing to do for ages, then a pile arrives right before quitting time.

Amid the expectations of the Heavenly Sovereigns in the great hall, Shi Xuan and Shi Jingren slowly entered the Lesser Thousand World.

"True Lord Shi, I trust you have been well. I never imagined we would cross hands again today. Over these years, the profundities of the Immortal Technique of Fate have truly left me yearning for them." Shi Xuan smiled as he cupped his hands in salute.

Shi Jingren returned a gentle smile but said not a word, merely cupping his hands in response.

This behavior made the observing Heavenly Sovereigns frown.

"Even if the two bear a life-and-death enmity, this is still a setting for magic combat and sparring. True Lord Yuntu's conduct is truly lacking in courtesy."

"True Lord Yuntu has always been gentle and reserved. Why is he being so heedless of his status this time?"

Those present had all achieved Heavenly Human, so naturally they could fully control their emotions. Seeing Shi Jingren act this way, they could not help but look down on him somewhat. Yet recalling Jian Tonghui's matter just now, many doubts arose again.

"Perhaps there is something strange at work?"

As an expert in karma cultivation arts, An Yile watched this strange scene and suddenly curled her lips into a faint smile. "I have heard that among the Myriad Worlds, some karma cultivation arts can use conversation between two parties to link the threads of karma together. Fellow Daoist Shi likely possesses such a treasure or Immortal technique."

"True Lord Shi still has hidden methods?!" Given her status, none of