Chapter 72: One Step from Heaven
Just as the old man descended from the sky, a heavy pressure blanketed the area. The three Shadowclaw Sect disciples narrowed their eyes in unison.
Why would a late-stage Nascent Soul Realm expert appear here?
A cultivator of that level rarely concerned themselves with petty disputes. Even at its peak, the Shadowclaw Sect had only possessed three such experts—and each one had been a cornerstone of the sect’s strength.
To reach this stage was to stand at the pinnacle of the mortal cultivation world. With such power, one could establish a first-tier sect single-handedly.
So why had one emerged now... over a mere gate incident?
Meng Qing’s brows lifted. "Who is he?"
Elder Yu Fang’s gaze swept across Meng Qing and the others, pausing briefly on Wu Fang.
"Hmph. I see. So this is how far the Shadowclaw Sect has fallen—relying on old beasts and unruly juniors to throw their weight around."
Qian Mo’s fists clenched. "They struck first—"
"Silence." Yu Fang sneered, his spiritual pressure rising sharply. Qian Mo stumbled back a step, feeling as if the blood in his veins had suddenly chilled.
Xu Long stepped forward. "You’re threatening a junior in the city’s protected zone? Aren’t you a little too eager to die, Yu Fang?"
Yu Fang’s expression darkened. "You think too highly of yourself. Even Mie Lin wouldn’t dare say that to me. Besides, it’s your disciple’s fault."