Chapter 558 (1/2)

Chapter 558: Display of Might at Sea

Translator: GravityTales Editor: GravityTales

The warm sunshine shined on Earth and the gentle sea breeze brought a cool feeling. Before the parking lot of the Everlasting Feast Hall, a total of 50 experts stood on the edge of the parking lot in an orderly manner. They looked solemn and quietly waited for Tang Xiu’s instructions, whereas Gu Xiaoxue, in her usual white dress, stood beside Ji Chimei. There was slight regret and unwillingness in her eyes, however.

“Xiaoxue, I need Ji Chimei to go with me, while Light and Dark have also left, hence leaving only you to stay here. Wait here until we solve the threat in Resting Cemetery Island. Besides, the matter of breeding and rearing fierce beasts there will be handed over to you,” said Tang Xiu with a faint smile.

“Rest assured! I’ll protect Master’s safety,” nodded Gu Xiaoxue.

Tang Xiu nodded, as his eyes then caught the arrival of a barefooted, long-haired old man. The old man looked to be walking leisurely, but the speed he showed was almost as fast as what ordinary people could run at their limits. In just ten seconds the barefooted old man had already appeared in front of their group, all smiling.

“Daoist Tang, thank you very much.” The barefooted old man cupped his fist and bowed toward Tang Xiu.

Tang Xiu let out a faint smile and waved his hand. Two streams of qi immediately propped up the barefooted old man’s hands. As his waist straightened up, he lightly smiled at him and said, “You don’t have to be that polite. May I know how I should address you, senior?”

“Daoist Tang can call me Daoist Xu Yang,” said the barefooted old man with a smile.

Tang Xiu nodded, “For Daoist Xu Yang to visit here, is it because you’re ready to accept my challenge?”

The barefooted old man shook his head and smilingly said, “Though I’m very aware that chancing upon someone of equal match is indeed a joyous occasion that is worth celebrating, my cultivation has drastically improved. So, I’m afraid that Daoist Tang is…”

Hmph…

Ji Chimei, who stood behind Tang Xiu, let out a cold snort as a terrifying aura rushed toward Daoist Xu Yang and shrouded him in no time.

“What?”

Daoist Xu Yang’s body turned stiff, as dread and panic appeared in his expression. His eyes landed on Ji Chimei, and the dread in his heart instantly multiplied. He felt a chill ran through all over his body although the terrifying torrential aura only flashed past him.

After breakthrough a full big realm, Daoist Xu Yang’s heart was filled with confidence since he found that his current realm was completely different from what it used to be. He believed that even if he met Dongbei Hu, he would be at least on par with him.

But, who on Earth could the old woman in front of him be?

From the pressuring aura she emanated out, Daoist Xu Yang could clearly feel that the release of her sliver of aura would be able to kill him if she wished to. This made him feel like he was just a droplet of water and the old woman in front of him was a vast ocean.

“Xu Yang pays respect to Senior.” Beads of sweats perspired from his forehead as he spoke with fearful and apprehensive manner.

Tang Xiu’s brows slightly knitted. He turned his head to Ji Chimei with an annoyed expression, “Alright, you don’t need to scare him like that. It’s normal for him to have such thought. Besides, too many people judge others by their appearance, to begin with.”

“Yes.” Ji Chimei hurriedly nodded. Even though the gap between Tang Xiu’s present cultivation level and hers was like a chasm, Tang Xiu was once a colossal figure who stood proudly above the myriad of races of myriad worlds. That gigantic figure had long been carved deep inside her soul. Hence, she respected and feared Tang Xiu at the same time.

Daoist Xu Yang was taken aback. He looked at Ji Chimei, who wore reverential expression, and then looked at Tang Xiu, who looked displeased. His lips twitched a few times, but he didn’t know what to say.

He could hardly believe that such a terrifying powerhouse was so humble and respectful toward Tang Xiu. Did he really judge him by his appearance? Could it be that his cultivation level was much stronger than this monstrously terrifying expert?

Tang Xiu looked at Daoist Xu Yan and said, “Since you don’t want to accept my challenge, I won’t insist and force you. You’ve expressed your gratitude; you can go back if you have no other matters!”

“Daoist Tang, I came here because I have some matters I really need to discuss with you, actually,” said Daoist Xu Yang quickly.

“Please say!” Tang Xiu waved his hand and replied.

“I was able to have a breakthrough in my mental state due to your instructions, and my cultivation is progressing by leaps and bounds. Hence, I’m planning to go to the Northeast to challenge Dongbei Hu—the Amur Tiger. If… if Daoist Tang has time, would you like to go with me?”

“Ah, I didn’t have time to ask you about that before.” Tang Xiu was surprised. “What and who exactly is this Dongbei Hu you’re talking about? Is he a very powerful cultivator, by chance?”

“Yes, he’s a cultivator with a very formidable cultivation. His cultivation level was nearly the same as mine a few decades ago. But rumor has it that he has made a breakthrough in his strength, so I want to visit him to compare notes in order to measure as to what extent our strength has grown to.”

“When will you go?” Asked Tang Xiu after pondering for a moment.