Xu Qing looked at Master Shengyun. He knew he was dealing with a strong opponent. In fact, during his entire journey of cultivation, this was the strongest person he had ever fought. And that was even after he had used his shadow to cover a single dharma aperture and reduce his battle prowess by a life flame. Were it not for that, Xu Qing knew he wouldn’t be a match for Master Shengyun.

Even missing one of his life flames, Master Shengyun had too many assets. He had his shocking imperial-class technique, a host of divine abilities, and the defenses of his life lamp, which made Xu Qing’s poisons almost useless.

If I can get his life lamp, then I would have the same defenses. I would have a complete level of protection, both of my soul and my body!

Xu Qing’s eyes narrowed as he studied Master Shengyun’s throat, as well as the life lamp umbrella over his head.

Master Shengyun was looking back and thinking that of all the opponents he had fought in Emperor-Receiving Prefecture in recent years, Xu Qing definitely ranked in the top three. There was no way Master Shengyun could ever have imagined that he would encounter an opponent like this on the backwater continent of South Phoenix.

Seems the patriarch was right. A great era is upon us. More chosen are appearing than ever before, and freakish hellions are...