On a spacious rooftop somewhere in the inner city of Black Water City, Daoist Clear Bright and Layman Bone Flame were standing next to one another in silence.

The latter's brows were tightly furrowed, and he had a furious look on his face, looking as if he could snap at any moment.

The former's expression wasn't much more pleasant, and after a long while, he finally mused, "Who exactly is this man? Not only was my Spirit Nascent Sword Talisman unable to strike him down, even you..."

His voice trailed off there as he heaved a faint sigh, not wanting to speak any further on the matter.

A pained look appeared on Layman Bone Flame's face as he spat through gritted teeth, "That Golden Dao Warrior of mine was close to a Profound Immortal in power, how could it possibly have been defeated by a descended immortal?"

He had broken through the interrealm barrier at great cost to forcibly open up a spatial passageway and send down a primary bean, but only a short while later, his connection with the bean was completely severed, leaving him both furious and despondent by the loss.

"It seems like either the Ubiquitous Pavilion's information is inaccurate, or he must've encountered some especially fortunate circumstances that allowed him to return to full power. Now that...