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Deciding to lay everything bare with Yao Xingzi naturally posed an element of risk due to a simple reason: the Celestial Wind Sect was obviously putting the Xinghai Sect under immense pressure.
By revealing that he was the sword immortal that the Celestial Wind Sect had been hunting, Wang Sheng could better explain why he had joined the Xinghai Sect. Considering the strength he had shown and his potential, chances were high that Yao Xingzi would quietly support him and devote resources to nurturing him.
His deduction was based only on what seemed reasonable, though. He couldn't see through Yao Xingzi, and he didn't know him well enough to know what decision he would ultimately make. All Wang Sheng knew was that if Yao Xingzi turned against him, it would be extremely difficult for him to leave unharmed.
Conversely, Yao Xingzi couldn't completely see through him either. He gave Wang Sheng an unusually complex look.
The mid-stage Heavenly Immortal was already close to reaching the late stage of his realm. Ever since the Xinghai Sect moved to the ancient battlefield, he had spent most of his time in seclusion. Aside from a few early interventions to deter the many celestial gates on Fengmo, he rarely showed himself.
Yao Xingzi appeared to briefly consider multiple possibilities. He then slowly nodded. "That sword intent of yours does bear resemblance to the astral sword art spoken of in rumors. I still don't know why you're suddenly bringing up past events, though, Elder Pi."
Being called "Elder Pi" steadied Wang Sheng's...
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