Chapter 1254 - 1254: Do You Know Him?

In their view, Fan Lei seemed to have gone insane.

You're merely a Daoist Venerable, yet you dare claim to be unafraid of a battle before a Daoist Saint?

Are you kidding?

Even overconfidence should have its limits, right?

The demon cultivators at the back all burst into laughter.

"What's he trying to do?"

"Actually challenging Void Abyss Daoist Saint?"

"Who's giving him the confidence?"

However, Void Abyss Daoist Saint neither laughed nor instantly crushed Fan Lei Daoist Venerable.

His gaze fell onto the cigarette in Fan Lei's hand.

Others in the Immortal Realm hadn't seen this item, but he recognized it.

Back then in the Treasure Bottle False Immortal Realm, Jiang Cheng smoked before him.

Void Abyss was well aware that this simple thing held no power or significance, only serving as Sect Leader Jiang's unique quirk.

Besides him, Void Abyss hadn't seen anyone else produce this item.

Now that Fan Lei Daoist Venerable suddenly took it out, Void Abyss had to think twice.

Though it had no effect in cultivation or battle, no value, it likely held great meaning to Sect Leader Jiang.

He recalled when Jiang Cheng distributed them to people around him.

Only Mo Chen, Luo Yuan, Shan Tai, Three-Eyed Tiger, Bi Chang, Golden Dragon King, Gui Cang, and himself received them.

All others were denied.

Though Brother Cheng distributed the cigarettes casually, Void Abyss had carefully analyzed the hidden meaning afterward.

He quickly discovered that the eight recipients were all special.

Mo Chen, the military advisor who descended from the Immortal Realm to assist Sect Leader Jiang.

Luo Yuan was the Chief Steward of the Feixian Sect, Sect Leader Jiang's right-hand man.

Shan Tai, a flattering sycophant, most pleasing to Sect Leader Jiang.

Three-Eyed Tiger, though a mere human, was always closest to Sect Leader Jiang.

Bi Chang, Golden Dragon King, Gui Cang, and himself were leaders of the Desolate Domain, Celestial Demon Domain, Sword Domain, and Demon Realm, respectively.

They were the four most powerful figures in the Lower Realm Ten Thousand Realms back then.

Void Abyss eventually concluded that receiving a cigarette from Sect Leader Jiang represented immense recognition!

He must have considered them as his own!

Believing he understood the deeper meaning, Void Abyss felt pleased for quite a long time.

Seeing Fan Lei Daoist Venerable take out a cigarette now, his first reaction was a touch of acidity.

This guy actually receives Sect Leader Jiang's favor?

"Did he... give that to you?"

He pointed at the cigarette, glancing at Jiang Cheng beside him.

Fan Lei Daoist Venerable was taken aback, how did he know the 'Trust Incense Secret Treasure' was sold to him by Jiang Cheng?

Could it be, this fellow also sold them in the Land of Dao Extinction?

Damn, he knew Jiang Cheng couldn't be trusted, clearly doing business not just with him!

"So what if he did?" he said defiantly, with raised neck and a deep voice.

Anyway, possessing this 'Trust Incense', he felt assured of survival!

If things went south, he still had a second, third one...

Seeing his arrogance, Void Abyss couldn't help but snort coldly.

Long ago, I received one; you're getting it now, trying to show off in front of me?

"Just stand here, don't go anywhere for now."

Fan Lei Daoist Venerable's heart sank.

Looks like the other really intends to kill me, otherwise why keep me here?

Truly can only rely on this 'Trust Incense Secret Treasure'.

If he attacks, I'll light it immediately and then flee.

Nearby, Qi Wu and Qian Yan couldn't help but taunt him.

"Fan Lei, you're really muddleheaded."

"Challenging a Daoist Saint now? Tired of living?"

"There's clearly a chance to survive; didn't we demonstrate enough? Just follow suit..."

"A rotten piece of wood can't be sculpted..."

In their eyes, Fan Lei Daoist Venerable was as good as dead, so they spoke without reservation.

Fan Lei was furious, wishing he could strangle them.

For crying out loud, in the Celestial Palace you two spoke so cordially as fellow Daoists, now too frank.

At this moment, Void Abyss Daoist Saint had arrived before Yan Yi.

"You, how well do you know them?"

Yan Yi wasn't like Fan Lei Daoist Venerable, who felt invincible merely holding a cigarette.

She was well aware that any Daoist Venerable here could easily kill her.

To survive depended on whether this Daoist Saint would spare her.

The key was convincing him.

But before she could speak, Three-Eyed Tiger jumped out eagerly.

"Whatever, spare her on account of me, what's there to ask?"

Meanwhile, he's looking to score favor.

Seizing the chance, he aims to improve Yan Yi's impression.

Unfortunately, Void Abyss seemed uninterested in his intention.

"On your account?"

He laughed with sarcasm, "What worth is your account?"

Void Abyss deeply admired Sect Leader Jiang, but not Three-Eyed Tiger, whom he utterly discounted.

Upon saying this, the demon cultivators in the back burst into laughter again.

"This tiger demon is crazy; spare someone because of him?"

"This troublemaker has what worth?"

"Hahaha, truly a bizarre one..."

Embarrassed, Three-Eyed Tiger was fuming.

Good for you, Void Abyss, mocking me here.

The 'friendship' we had apparently forgotten, right?

Frustrated, he transmitted a message.

"What's wrong with letting me show off, huh? Huh?"

"Do you know how to be a person? Well? Hurry up, give me some face!"

Void Abyss smiled, "Why should I give you face, we didn't really have any friendship before, right?"

Three-Eyed Tiger almost exploded with anger.

"If you don't cooperate, I'll speak ill of you before Brother Cheng; you wait for it, and then don't think about riding Brother Cheng's fortune!"

On hearing this, Void Abyss genuinely felt the 'severity' of the situation.

This tiger demon, though incompetent, talked big, yet was indeed closest to Sect Leader Jiang.

His malicious rumors could easily sway Jiang Cheng.

Realizing this, Void Abyss felt a headache.

"Alright, alright, I was just joking; didn't expect you to get so worked up."

Three-Eyed Tiger finally snorted coldly, cutting off the transmission before puffing up again.

"Yan Yi is my woman, you know."

He looked deeply at the wolf girl beside him, eyes full of affection.

"I don't want her to suffer any harm or fright, as it would puncture my heart..."

His sentimental words for increasing fondness were interrupted by an angry Yan Yi.

"When did I become your woman?"

Eyes seemingly ablaze, she glared at Three-Eyed Tiger, wishing she could skin him alive.

"Do you have deep resentment against me?"

"Even facing death, you drag me to fall together?"

Though not intending to pretend unfamiliar with Three-Eyed Tiger, his act drove her crazy.