The yellow paper umbrella in the old Daoist’s hand radiated a gentle light, shielding him from the whispers of evil spirits. Just moments ago, having fallen prey to Duku’s sneak attack, his aura was slightly diminished.0

“Out of the Bare Body Sect’s Four Heavenly Kings, three of you came just to kill me. Truly, you’ve gone to great lengths!” the old Daoist said in a deep voice.0

The old monk Duku smiled. “The Celestial Master’s fame shakes the world. Were it not for Sudu’s eccentric temperament, all four of us would be here now to send you on your journey.”0

Lord Sudu[1] was a peculiar figure within the Bare Body Sect, who was neither fully righteous nor wholly evil. Several murderous demonic cultivators of the sect had died at his hands.0

Of course, the reasons for their deaths were not “killing” or “practicing evil arts.” Rather, it might be because he stepped into a doorway with his left foot first, or because his accent was too thick. He was a troublesome man to both righteous and demonic sects alike.1

“Someone once told me the Bare Body...0