Bodhi removed his hood, revealing his smooth, shiny head and pearl-like eyes. He looked at his daughter, then at Tianming. "I take it you're trying to threaten me?" he said, his eyes twitching. His voice sounded as cold as it had back in the Ninefold Hell.

"It's a misunderstanding. Little You, explain what's going on to your dad," Tianming said as he turned to her.

She nodded and briefed her father about the situation, which he quickly processed.

"So you reached the peak of power on the moon in such a short time. You are a terrifying one," Bodhi said. The praise was a sign of his caution.

"Let's drop pleasantries. Kill Sovereign Xi with me, or at least subdue her. You get your revenge, and I get mine too."

"Then when are you going to let my daughter go?"

"Once the matter’s settled. After that, we can settle things fair and square."

"Can I trust you on that?"

"Yes." Tianming still...