Life After Prison by Silencieux novel Chapter 1754

Their varying attainment aside, they were still a formidable force even though they were in a very small group. Losing that many saint-level disciples would be distressing for the Horizon Sect.

"I can't help it. My ex was from the Skyblue Sect," he admitted with a chuckle. "She was the one who asked to break up, so I was planning to give her a piece of my mind if I run into her. It's a shame she isn't participating in the current excursion though," the man lamented as he revealed the reason behind his actions.

"I never knew you had such a close relationship with the Skyblue Sect disciples, Roddy!" another male disciple remarked. "You'd have no trouble winning the hearts of our sect's disciples with your talent."

Roddy grinned and replied, "Well, the girls from our sect have their unique charm, but I have to admit that Skyblue Sect has more female disciples. You'd be more spoilt for choice then, don't you agree?"

At that moment, a fierce roar reverberated through the air, and there were vibrations on the ground –as if something formidable was approaching them.

"This doesn't look very good. It sounds like an enraged spirit beast is headed our way," the female disciple noted. Her expression turned grim as she felt the overwhelming presence.

"I don't think they're aware of our presence here!" another female disciple remarked.

"They're coming straight for us! Run!" Roddy sensed something was amiss. If the person ahead was merely fleeing, it would make more sense to zigzag and evade the beast. That was not the case, however, and he seemed to be heading directly toward them. Moreover, the person flew in an erratic speed—they would surge ahead and then slow down as if to wait for the beast. It seemed more like an attempt to provoke the pursuing spirit beast without any real attempt to escape.

"He's doing this on purpose." Roddy realized as he led the group in a hasty retreat.