In the end, Shen Yun set out alone on the journey.
No matter what Ling Jiuxiao's intentions were, taking the initiative to break the deadlock could not be wrong. As for whether the other party would lay a trap—then he would simply turn their own scheme against them.
To put it arrogantly—with Shen Yun's mastery of the Destiny Heavenly Book, across the long river of history, there were only a handful of people capable of plotting against him, and Ling Jiuxiao was absolutely not among them!
As they watched that figure ride the dragon away, the crowd slowly gathered their wits and returned to normal.
Though Shen Yun had been mild in manner just now, he was, after all, a Peering into Truth Tycoon, his combat power far surpassing their sect's Supreme Ancestor. Who would dare act even the slightest bit out of line?
"I heard that Mr. Shen bears a deep grudge against Nine Heavens Immortal Venerable. From the looks of it, there is bound to be a battle to the death. I wonder how it will end?"
"Was that not a pointless question? Back when Mr. Shen's cultivation had yet to reach fruition, he had already used the heavenly tribulation to defeat Ling Jiuxiao. The gap between them will only grow wider now!"
"Well said! If you ask me, Ling Jiuxiao probably cannot even get past the Xuming Candle Dragon, so how could he contend with Mr. Shen? This battle is destined to be a one-sided crushing!"
"Come, let us go observe as well! A life-and-death battle between peak tycoons is something one might not see even in several eras. If we can glimpse even a thread of its mysteries, we will benefit without end!"
"True! But remember to keep your distance. Do not get swept up in