The audacity of the Black Horn Beast was pushing Wang Xuan to the limits of his temper. He could hardly resist the urge to retaliate. Does this creature truly believe that those who transcend the ordinary were invincible? 1

Before he would let his anger dictate his actions, Wang Xuan needed to ascertain a few things. Was this aged wolf-like beast in cahoots with the three transcendent beings they had encountered earlier? How else would it know about the short sword, and why was its interest so pointedly specific?0

Additionally, Wang Xuan wondered if the mention of the White Peacock would invoke a sense of dread in the beast. He was loath to reveal his trump card unless absolutely necessary.0

"We are mere mortals; how could we dare to provoke transcendent beings within the Hidden Land?" Zhao Qinghan's voice broke through, measured and clear. "Someone is misleading you."0

She informed the Black Horn Beast that on their journey they had encountered another transcendent creature, also an enforcer, who had assured them of impartial justice.0

"That enforcer discovered the three transcendent beings crossing boundaries and has gone to apprehend them," Zhao Qinghan stated calmly.0

Grandmaster Ma was initially puzzled; when had they met another enforcer? Then, realization dawned upon him—it was a ruse by the cunning Zhao Qinghan.0

Upon hearing this, the pupils of the Black...0