He remembered clearly that when Huo Xuanhao had visited the Yang Family during the day, it had been this child who opened the gate.
Clearly a mortal, yet appearing within this underground cave dwelling—it stirred an inexplicable sense of unease within him.
"Senior, my cave dwelling is extremely well concealed. I never expected you to find it nonetheless."
Yang Yuanhong had barely spoken when scarlet flames already rushed straight at him.
Clearly, the old man in the jade pendant wanted a swift victory and had no intention of tangling with him or dragging things out.
With cultivation at the perfected Twelfth Layer, the power of this fire art was truly terrifying. Even the sand and stones in the underground passage showed signs of melting.
Whoosh.
Yang Yuanhong remained utterly calm. He raised a hand and threw a punch.
The instant the force of the punch took shape, it blasted the fire art apart in an instant.
"How is this possible?!"
The old man in the jade pendant was horrified. He had never expected his spell to be neutralized by the other party with a single punch.
He already knew the other party was by no means a mortal. He had used some method beyond his sight to conceal his realm!
"Damn it, I was careless!"
A trace of regret rose in the old man's heart. This situation had arisen entirely because he had been too eager to claim credit.
Under normal circumstances, he would certainly have acted more cautiously.
"If this cannot be done, retreating first is the best course."
With a thought, he cast another fire art, summoning a huge fireball and hurling it at Yang Yuanhong. He then took the chance to withdraw, preparing to return to the surface.
But before he could even turn around and take