Thunderous Methods, What Realm Was He In?

As the distance closed, that nearly dissipated Venerable power should have reappeared.

Yet even after the Daoist-robed [culprit] entered his sight, Gu Le no longer felt that peculiar tearing sensation from before.

This meant that the refinement energy of the entire Jade Mountain had truly been drained by more than half by the other party!

Even the ink-black tornado had begun to lose momentum.

Gu Le felt as though someone had viciously slapped him across the face, subjecting him to unprecedented humiliation.

The remaining ripples of energy could at most accomplish basic body tempering. Compared to the opportunity for a complete rebirth he had anticipated, it was as different as clouds and mud!

This was not the Jade Mountain Refinement he wanted!

"You act with such reckless abandon!!"

Driven by rage, he ignored Lian Jing's outstretched hand trying to stop him and roared furiously from the sky:

"How dare a mere Saint Realm devour Venerable power like a whale swallowing the sea? Do you really think Jade Mountain is the bath pool in your own backyard?!"

The instant those words fell, heaven and earth turned freezing cold.

Lian Jing's heart tightened, and he silently withdrew his hand.

The Jade Mountain Refinement was likewise an opportunity he valued immensely. He had made thorough preparations for it, and he could not accept it ending like this no matter what.

Now that Gu Le had spoken, there was no way today's matter could end peacefully.

Since that was the case, why continue playing polite games with this man?

Lian Jing slowly exhaled, then looked down at the purple-robed figure below and said in an indifferent voice:

"Friend, regarding where the refinement energy has gone, I hope you can give us a reasonable explanation."

After a pause, he smiled again.

"So long as your