Chapter 1615: It's Him

A scene of breaking through to the Void King Realm—such a thing was rarer than a sighting of a phoenix in ten thousand years, even harder to come by than the Blood Prison trial. How could they possibly give up the opportunity before them just because of a single word from Yang Kai?

If anything, they wished they could crowd even closer!

"I humbly ask all of you to do me this small favor—I would be eternally grateful!" Yang Kai was seething inside, itching to threaten them with force, but for the sake of Qian Tong's advancement, he had no choice but to swallow his anger and remain courteous.

"Who do you think you are? We're standing here, not bothering anyone, not causing any disturbances. Is this your house or something? You don't get to tell people where they can stand!" someone shouted indignantly.

"Exactly! A mere Return Void Realm second-stage cultivator, and he dares point fingers here? Watch yourself, boy, or I'll cripple you!"

"Go cool off somewhere else, young man. This isn't a place where you can run your mouth."

The crowd mocked and ridiculed him, none of them taking him seriously.

Yang Kai's face turned iron-grey with fury.

"Everyone, someone is at a critical moment in their breakthrough. Isn't it rather inappropriate for you all to come here making a racket? How about this—when the time comes for your own breakthroughs, I'll come bother you in return?" Xu Binbai chuckled, his voice not particularly loud, yet it reached every ear present.

"And who are you, kid?"

"Young people these days—truly no respect for their elders. Running their mouths so carelessly like that, they'll suffer for it sooner or later!"

"Are you courting death? That guy is Senior Wudao's disciple. How dare you speak to him like that!"

Not everyone was ignorant of Xu Binbai's background. Some had overheard the conversation between Xu Binbai and that Spirit Sovereign Pavilion Elder outside the Blood Prison and naturally knew his identity was far from ordinary. They hurriedly warned the others in low voices.

"What? Lord Wudao's disciple? You can't be serious!"

"No way—rumor has it Lord Wudao hasn't shown his face in centuries. When did he ever take a disciple?"

"Believe it or not, heh heh. Don't blame me for not warning you when you end up paying the price."

"Wait… it's true. Look at the symbol on his chest—that's unmistakably the mark of Lord Wudao's Three Flower Divine Art. Only Lord Wudao's closest associates are authorized to bear it."

"Heavens. Lord Wudao's disciple—his future achievements are bound to be extraordinary."

"Could it be a forgery?"

"Who would dare joke around with that symbol? Do they have a death wish?"

"If that's the case, then this man really is Lord Wudao's disciple…"

Once they learned of Xu Binbai's identity, the cultivators who had been acting high and mighty moments ago—and had dismissed Yang Kai entirely—turned pale one after another, regretting their words. They had spoken far too freely without first knowing who Xu Binbai really was.

Xu Binbai grinned. "Besides—someone is about to break through to the Void King Realm, and you dare carry on like this. Aren't you afraid they'll come settle the score once they succeed?"

The moment those words left his mouth, every face in the crowd changed!

If Xu Binbai's identity had given them pause, this remark struck them with outright terror.

Moments ago they had been caught up in the spectacle, their curiosity overriding all else, never once considering this angle. Only now, with Xu Binbai's reminder, did they realize just how foolish they had been.

Of course—if the breakthrough failed, there would be nothing to discuss. The person would surely perish, body and soul, in the baptism of heaven and earth. But if they succeeded and rose to the Void King Realm, was it really so unthinkable that they would come looking for retribution?

Continuing to stand here and watch was practically signing their own death warrants!

At the thought of this, several of them went pale. The cultivator who had been shouting at Yang Kai cupped his fists toward Xu Binbai. "Many thanks for the warning!"

With that, he hastily retreated, an awkward smile plastered on his face. He then cupped his fists toward Yang Kai from a distance. "Young Brother, I was terribly rude just now—it was my own carelessness. Please don't hold it against me!"

The others followed suit with sheepish grins and apologetic words.

Yang Kai's expression softened slightly. He gave a light nod. "You're too kind. I was at fault as well earlier. As long as everyone stands a bit farther back and doesn't interfere with this senior's breakthrough, I naturally won't interfere."

"Yes, yes, of course! Young Brother speaks frankly and fairly. Our thanks!"

The confrontation dissolved without incident, and nearly every cultivator who had been standing nearby had the good sense to retreat on their own.

Yang Xiuzhu and Chu Hanyi silently wiped the cold sweat from their brows.

Yang Kai descended and gave Xu Binbai a faint nod of acknowledgment. "Thank you for stepping in, Brother Xu. I'll remember this favor."

"It's nothing. Don't think twice about it, Brother Yang." Xu Binbai smiled with easy nonchalance.

Just then, a wave of commotion erupted from the crowd.

"Heavens—Lord Luo Hai is here!"

"Lord Luo Hai must have been alerted by the commotion. After all, he is the Star Lord of Emerald Mist Star."