Hearing this, all the Demon Beasts nodded in unison.
They could only snatch things, not kill anyone, and they would even be hunted by the humans. Although it was frustrating, it was far better than provoking Su Mo.
After all, Su Mo was someone even their Divine Beast, the great Flood Dragon King, was wary of.
"Move out!"
At the Ink Flood Dragon’s command, all the Demon Beasts scattered, searching for Spirit Fruits and ore veins within the Holy Spirit Secret Realm.
Hm?
Just then, the Ink Flood Dragon suddenly sensed several powerful auras. ’How did that old coot from the Holy Spirit Manor get here?’ it wondered. ’Could he be planning to ruin Elder Su’s plans?’
With that thought, the Ink Flood Dragon flew toward the Saint Spirit Manor Master’s location without the slightest hesitation.
Meanwhile, the White Snake brought Su Mo before a massive palace and said respectfully, "Elder Su, this is the Holy Spirit Celestial Palace."
"So this is the place?"
Su Mo looked up at the palace. It was incredibly dilapidated, littered with rubble and countless signs of battle.
A great war seemed to have taken place here.
Although the palace was in ruins, it still shimmered with the glow of Spiritual Qi, making it look like an Immortal Realm, comparable to a celestial palace.
The White Snake said, "Elder Su, the Holy Spirit Celestial Palace is filled with many Arrays and lurking dangers. My strength is too low; I’m afraid I would only be a burden to you, so it’s not convenient for me to go inside."
"Just let me down. You can leave after that," Su Mo said flatly.
The White Snake was overjoyed. "Yes, yes!"
In truth, the outer areas of the Holy Spirit Celestial Palace weren’t dangerous. If it had wanted to, it could have gone a few hundred meters further.
But it really didn’t want to carry Su Mo anymore.
’This guy is just too terrifying.’
’The slightest hint of his aura is comparable to a god’s, and it scares me half to death.’
It was afraid Su Mo would accidentally crush it to death just by sitting on it.
’What if Su Mo wasn’t careful?’
The White Snake slowly lowered its body and let Su Mo down. "Elder Su, if there are no other orders, I’ll be on my way."
"Go on!"
With a casual wave of his hand, Su Mo walked into the palace.
The White Snake fled for its life.
’Next time something like this happens, I’m definitely staying far, far away. I’m not getting involved in this mess again.’
Su Mo cautiously walked into the outer area of the Holy Spirit Palace.
However, nothing happened.
"There doesn’t seem to be any danger here?"
Su Mo’s face filled with confusion as he quickened his pace toward the depths of the Holy Spirit Celestial Palace.
VMMMM!
Just then, a white radiance suddenly appeared before Su Mo, forming a massive wall.
’An Array?’
Just as Su Mo was about to strike and break through the wall of white light, an ancient voice suddenly called out, "Halt, visitor!"
"Who’s speaking?" Su Mo asked loudly.
The ancient voice replied, "This old man is an avatar of the Holy Spirit Manor Master."
Su Mo said nonchalantly, "Oh, so you’re an avatar of the Saint Spirit Manor Master. My apologies. Now, dispel your Array. I’m going in to get the Holy Spirit Spring Water."
The Saint Spirit Manor Master refused. "Impossible. This Manor Master cannot dispel the Array. This Manor Master personally set up this Array here specifically to stop arrogant fools like you from entering."
’Stop me?’
Su Mo frowned. "Don’t tell me you at Holy Spirit Manor plan to keep the Holy Spirit Spring Water for yourselves?"
The Saint Spirit Manor Master denied it. "This Manor Master does not intend to monopolize the Holy Spirit Spring Water. Rather, there is a terrifying Illusion Realm inside. Anyone with a weak will who enters is certain to die. This Manor Master cannot allow you to take such a risk."
"So you mean well!"
Su Mo said flatly, "Alright, I appreciate the sentiment. Thanks. Now hurry up and dispel the Array so I can go in."
Hearing this, the Saint Spirit Manor Master couldn’t help but frown.
’Where did this reckless punk come from?’
’I already told this fellow that a terrifying Illusion Realm exists inside the Holy Spirit Celestial Palace and that the weak-willed will surely die, yet he still wants to go in.’
’Does he not understand plain language?’
The Saint Spirit Manor Master frowned and said, "Is it worth risking your life for a few drops of Holy Spirit Spring Water?"
"Of course it’s not worth it," Su Mo said flatly.
As far as he was concerned, no Treasure in the world was more important than his own life.
The Saint Spirit Manor Master said coldly, "Since you know it’s not worth it, then hurry up and..."
"But I won’t die," Su Mo interrupted.
"What?"
The Saint Spirit Manor Master was dumbfounded.
’This guy actually said he won’t die?’
’What a fucking joke.’
’You have to understand, even a Martial King Powerhouse like him could die if he encountered the terrifying Illusion Realm inside.’
’On what grounds do you, a fucking mere Warrior Realm cultivator, think you won’t die?’
’Because you’re young and fearless?’
The Saint Spirit Manor Master said impatiently, "Young people these days are so conceited. This Manor Master will give you one last piece of advice: stop being so shameless and causing trouble here. This Manor Master has no time to deal with you. Now, scram."
"Hey, you old coot, who the fuck are you calling shameless?" Su Mo said, displeased.
’You might mean well, but you can’t just go around cursing at people.’
’Besides, I have to get the Holy Spirit Spring Water today. Not even the Celestial King himself could stop me.’
"Fuck! What little bastard dares to call me an old coot?"
The Saint Spirit Manor Master roared, "Hmph! Even if you talk until the sky falls, this Manor Master won’t let you in! Scram! Scram for this old man!"
’Young people these days have no manners.’
’If I weren’t mindful of my status and unwilling to bully someone so much younger, I would have slapped this brat to death long ago.’
Su Mo stared at the Saint Spirit Manor Master. "Old man, you’re forcing my hand."
"What? You still want to use force?"
The Saint Spirit Manor Master was shocked.
’I’ve tried reasoning with him, but this brat is still utterly stubborn and wants to force his way into the Holy Spirit Celestial Palace.’
The Saint Spirit Manor Master said, exasperated, "Fine! Fine! This Manor Master would like to see just how you’ll enter the Holy Spirit Celestial Palace today without me dispelling the Array for you."
Su Mo couldn’t be bothered to argue with the Saint Spirit Manor Master any longer. He simply raised his right hand.
True Dragon Venerable Fist!
BOOM!
In the next instant, a massive fist of energy materialized in the Holy Spirit Celestial Palace.
Hm?
The Saint Spirit Manor Master, who had been sneering just a second ago, was now completely stunned.
’Isn’t this little guy only at the Warrior Realm?’
’This golden fist... What’s going on?’
’So terrifying!’
Even he could feel a terrifying sense of danger from it.
Before he could even process what was happening, Su Mo’s golden fist had already shot forward.
Su Mo had been bottling up his anger ever since entering the Holy Spirit Secret Realm.
First, the Eight Great Demon Kings tried to stop him, and now this Saint Spirit Manor Master had shown up.
He had talked until he was blue in the face, and they still wouldn’t let him in.
Therefore, this punch was exceptionally tyrannical, carrying all of Su Mo’s pent-up fury.
BANG!
With a tremendous bang, the wall of white radiance blocking Su Mo’s path was instantly obliterated into nothingness.
The Saint Spirit Manor Master was so stunned his eyes nearly popped out of his head.
’What is happening?!’
’The powerful Array I set up was just destroyed by a single punch?’
’That was the culmination of half a lifetime of effort, countless resources, and dozens of Array Masters!’
"You... you... you..."
The Saint Spirit Manor Master stared at Su Mo, his face a mask of horror.
Su Mo retorted, "Hmph. I told you to let me in earlier, but you just had to refuse. Can you stop me now?"
With that said, Su Mo vanished.