The old man spoke with an expressionless face and a tone as bland as plain water.
Wu Tian's expression, however, turned somewhat grim as he frowned and said, "Senior, isn't this a bit too overbearing?"
"I have never believed I was wrong, so no matter how strong you are, I will never yield to you."
The old man glanced at him indifferently, a faint trace of immortal energy flowing between his fingers. "Is that so? As expected, a presumptuous young man."
"However, your arrogance will be of no use before me."
"Today, this old man will test just how much strength you possess to dare act so brazenly in Shenyi Sect."
Sensing the fluctuations from the old man's body, Lei Zhengxuan's eyes changed, and he quickly called out, "Wait a moment."
He cupped his hands towards the old man and said, "Senior, if I am not mistaken, you should be Shennong Laoren, the former Sect Master of Shenyi Sect?"
"I am Lei Zhengxuan, the former Sect Master of Sheng Lei Sect. I pay my respects, senior."
Shennong Laoren said faintly, "Lei Zhengxuan? I haven't heard of you."
"But if you were able to become a Sect Master, then your master must be Lei Jiuxiao, right?"
"How is that old fellow doing now?"
Lei Zhengxuan replied, "My master, he passed away after failing to break through to ten stars."
"So that's how it is," Shennong Laoren sighed. "Your master and I were old acquaintances. I didn't expect his end to be like this."
"Alright, since you are from Sheng Lei Sect, you can take your disciples and leave now. I won't trouble you."
Lei Zhengxuan said, "Senior, Wu Tian is now the Sect Master of Sheng Lei Sect, and moreover, he is the successor of the God of Thunder."
"Since you and my master were old acquaintances, could this matter also be let go?"
Shennong Laoren glanced at him and said, "Don't push your luck."
"I don't care what this brat's identity is, but since he dared to cause trouble at Shenyi Sect, then he has committed a capital offense."
"I have already been polite to you, but if you don't know when to stop, then don't blame me for being impolite."
Lei Zhengxuan stiffened slightly, immediately realizing that the matter might not be resolved so easily.
Just as he was unsure what to say, Old Ancestor Huoyun spoke loudly, "Shennong Laoren? I've heard of you!"
"When you became famous, I was just a disciple of Huoyun Sect."
"You haven't shown yourself for three hundred years. The outside world thought you were dead!"
"I never expected you to still be alive!"
"Old Ancestor Huoyun!" Mo Xuantian immediately shouted, "How dare you be so presumptuous!"
Shennong Laoren did not get angry, but said faintly, "I haven't appeared for these three hundred years simply because I was in seclusion."
"I'm afraid not only the outside world, but even the people of Shenyi Sect thought I was dead?"
"Although your Huoyun Sect is a great sect, it is still slightly inferior to Shenyi Sect."
"Now that you dare to collude with Sheng Lei Sect to cause trouble at Shenyi Sect, aren't you afraid of Shenyi Sect's retaliation?"
Old Ancestor Huoyun had a bad temper, so he did not feel any fear towards Shennong Laoren's threat.
He said loudly, "Afraid? What is there to be afraid of!"
"Old Ancestor Yun wants to go wherever he wants, it's not your place to threaten me here!"
"From the moment you appeared, I couldn't stand your arrogant demeanor."
"Today, I want to see just how far you, this old immortal, have come!"
With that said, Old Ancestor Huoyun, without any hesitation, circulated two scorching fire dragons with his hands and charged directly at Shennong Laoren!
"Don't be rash!" Seeing this, Lei Zhengxuan hurriedly shouted.
But it was too late.
Old Ancestor Huoyun rushed to Shennong Laoren's front and then slammed those two fire dragons fiercely towards him!
Shennong Laoren showed no intention of dodging, not even moving a finger.
But just as Old Ancestor Huoyun was about to hit his target, a powerful aura erupted from Shennong Laoren's body.
Old Ancestor Huoyun's expression changed drastically, and he was actually repelled!
"Old Ancestor Huoyun!" Seeing this, Lei Zhengxuan quickly went to catch him.
Old Ancestor Huoyun was panting heavily.
He said with lingering fear, "What's wrong with this old fellow?"
"I clearly didn't hold back just now, but how could I not even touch his body?"
It wasn't just Old Ancestor Huoyun who had this doubt; Lei Zhengxuan and Ling Jianxiao were also extremely surprised.
They were all peak eight-star Grand Luo Immortals, their strengths infinitely close to each other.
For an offensive like Old Ancestor Huoyun's just now, even they would have to face it with utmost seriousness.
Yet Shennong Laoren could repel him so easily. This strength was simply too formidable!
Lei Zhengxuan whispered, "Don't be rash."
"It is said that Shennong Laoren was already an eight-star Grand Luo Immortal before his seclusion. Three hundred years of seclusion can only make him stronger!"
"It is best for the three of us to act together now, otherwise, none of us can deal with him!"
Lei Zhengxuan's words reached Shennong Laoren's ears.
But Shennong Laoren merely said faintly, "No need for the three of you, come together."
"This old man has no interest in brawling with you juniors. Dealing with you all at once will be a simpler matter."
"What?!" Shennong Laoren's words shocked everyone.
Everyone present, except for Su Qiannai, was a Grand Luo Immortal!
How could Shennong Laoren alone possibly withstand them?
Was he too confident in his own strength?
But even so, everyone did not relax in the slightest; their attitudes became even more solemn.
Since Shennong Laoren dared to say such a thing, he must have his reasons.
Coupled with Shennong Laoren's easy repulsion of Old Ancestor Huoyun just now, they still could not afford to be careless.
Everyone condensed the immortal energy within their bodies, the immortal energy filling their skin and emitting various lights.
With so many Grand Luo Immortals exerting their power together, even the entire Shenyi Realm trembled.
People from other sects felt a shiver, and even Mo Xuantian, despite his strength, felt a tremor in his heart.
But even facing such a formidable lineup, Shennong Laoren's face remained as calm as ever, as if he didn't take it to heart at all.
He didn't even look at them directly, lowering his eyelids and saying, "Your aura is good, but your strength is lacking."
"With strength like yours, it doesn't matter how many of you come before me."
"Because in my eyes, you... are no different from ants!"
Shennong Laoren's tone suddenly deepened considerably.
And at this very moment, a terrifying pressure descended upon Wu Tian and the others.
Everyone's bodies trembled violently.
Then, to their horror, they discovered that their immortal energy... could no longer be mobilized even slightly!