Liu Wuxie was aware that the Earth Binding Chains, while powerful, were a last resort—something he would only use in dire circumstances. He had employed them against Li Xiaohai when his back was against the wall, and he wasn’t afraid to use them again if necessary, even if it came with considerable risk.1

But in the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion, with its strict regulations and prying eyes, using something so lethal and unmistakable as the Earth Binding Chains could draw too much attention. 0

The Heavenly Dragon Seal remained an untapped power for him—unrefined and beyond his current cultivation. His only viable option was the Soul Spear, but even that wasn’t a guaranteed win against someone like Jiang Gongming, who was in the second level of the Astral River Realm.0

He knew he needed more time, materials, and preparation before the battle with Jiang Gongming. 1

Yang Zhan, however, was far beneath his notice. After the latter unleashed his Cross Slash, his face had already turned red with exhaustion from the severe depletion of true essence.0

In the background, Liu Wuxie noticed a few disciples discreetly activating their Memory Talismans, eager to capture and report every moment of this battle...0