Less than a few seconds had passed.
Damien Graves lay sprawled on the ground, his face drenched in cold sweat, eyes still full of panic and confusion.
He glanced toward the massive Great Bronze Sarcophagus, his expression grim.
"For the sake of the years you and Victor Zhou cultivated here with me, I'll spare your life."
"But if it happens again, I'll grind you to dust."
From inside the Great Bronze Sarcophagus, Phoenix Bai's voice was utterly emotionless, icy cold.
Upon hearing this, Damien Graves showed no anger at all; instead, his gaze grew even more wary and fearful as he looked over.
"Being listed alongside them as one of Hong Kong's three grandmasters was never really my intention."
Phoenix Bai's voice rang out again. Lin Yi could sense a gaze landing directly on him.
"Interesting. Looks like you're the strongest of the three."
Evan Lin nodded slightly and tapped with one hand.
A fire dragon appeared in midair, drifting toward the Great Bronze Sarcophagus.
It moved slowly, but its flames were fierce. Evan Lin watched closely.
Wherever the fire dragon passed, the area lit up and the temperature soared.
When the fire dragon reached the mouth of the Great Bronze Sarcophagus, it entered, and its fiery glow suddenly dimmed.
In just a short while, the fire dragon was swallowed by the darkness inside the bronze coffin.
The blackness was as dense as ink, intimidating to behold. Evan Lin stared at the Great Bronze Sarcophagus, feeling its ancient aura.
"If you want to see me, just say so."
"If you want to see what's inside this Great Bronze Sarcophagus, then I must trouble you, Master Lin from Seacrest, to step closer."
Phoenix Bai's voice echoed out. Damien Graves and Ian Yu listened closely as Evan Lin prepared to move forward.
As her words faded away, Evan Lin stepped forward, eyes locked on the Great Bronze Sarcophagus.
A figure appeared at the mouth of the Great Bronze Sarcophagus.
A woman dressed in black.
She was tall and slender. Her face wasn't stunning, but she radiated authority without anger.
Phoenix Bai.
The most mysterious of Hong Kong's three grandmasters. Evan Lin watched her closely.
As she stepped out of the bronze coffin and returned to the world, everyone turned to look at her.
"Ancestor."
Lucy Bai murmured, a bit dazed.
This was her first time truly seeing Phoenix Bai.
"You've finally come out of seclusion."
The elder beside her was full of excitement and joy.
"Mm."
Phoenix Bai nodded to the elder, then turned her gaze to Lucy Bai: "Luoshui."
She called softly, "After extending your mother's life back then, I watched her give birth to you."
"After that single glance, now seeing you again, you've grown so much."
There was a hint of emotion in Phoenix Bai's tone.
She didn't look old; her features were like a woman in her thirties, but her aura was extraordinary, far beyond ordinary people.
A long sword hung at her waist. The blade was ordinary, sheathed, and didn't radiate any sword aura.
Listening to her, Lucy Bai's expression was complicated. She didn't know what to say.
Phoenix Bai, however, had no intention of wasting words. Evan Lin felt the tension in the air.
After speaking to Lucy Bai, she turned to Evan Lin: "Master Lin from Seacrest."
"Though I've been inside the coffin for years, I've already heard more than once about you lately."
"So young, yet your means are extraordinary and your talent outstanding. Truly, you have the bearing of a heaven-sent prodigy—a dragon among men."
Phoenix Bai looked Evan Lin up and down, full of admiration.
"I've long heard of the three grandmasters of Hong Kong, but Victor Zhou and Damien Graves are frankly overrated. They disappointed me greatly."
Evan Lin's tone was calm. Hearing this, Damien Graves showed no sign of anger at all.
Winners are kings, losers are nothing.
It's always been this way.
What's more, Damien Graves was already kneeling before Evan Lin, willingly acknowledging him as Young Lord.
What's more, Youming Dao was already kneeling before Lin Yi, willingly acknowledging him as Young Lord.
So when his master said a few words, Youming Dao didn't feel any resentment or dissatisfaction.
Now that I've met you, I suppose my doubts about the grandmasters of Hong Kong being all hype are a bit lessened. Evan Lin said, his tone casual.
Evan Lin spoke in a casual tone, looking at Phoenix Bai with a hint of curiosity.
That seemingly ordinary fire dragon just now was condensed from Evan Lin's Fire-Spirit Divine Body.
Its attack wasn't strong, but the fire energy it carried was immense.
Yet when it entered the Great Bronze Sarcophagus, it didn't cause the slightest ripple. This made Evan Lin look at Phoenix Bai with renewed respect.
Standing beside Evan Lin, Yvette Locke watched Phoenix Bai with full vigilance and tension.
On the other side, Lucy Bai and the elder stood up and walked over to Phoenix Bai, standing by her side.
Damien Graves got up from the ground, dragging Ian Yu behind Evan Lin.
For a moment, the Dao-discussion arena was split into two camps, each standing in opposition.
"Since you've come out, let's just get started."
For a moment, the Dao-discussion arena was split into two camps, each standing in opposition. Evan Lin stood firm, facing Phoenix Bai.
I'll let you have three moves.
Evan Lin looked at Phoenix Bai: "I'll let you have three moves."
With Phoenix Bai backing him, the elder's anger surged: "How dare you!"
Hearing Evan Lin's words,
"You actually dare to let our ancestor have three moves?"
"That's way too arrogant!"
"Do you really think you're invincible?"
The elder was so angry at Lin Yi's words, he puffed his beard and glared.
"In that case, I won't let you have three moves."
Evan Lin's tone was calm, showing no anger. He looked at the elder and continued: "You claim your ancestor is so strong. If that's true, I won't give her three moves—how about you have her give me three moves instead?"
"Let's see if your ancestor can withstand my three moves, or even leave here alive."
Evan Lin's expression was calm, his voice devoid of any emotion.
Hearing Lin Yi's words, the elder was once again at a loss for words.
Hearing Evan Lin's words, the elder was once again at a loss for words.
He wanted to speak up for Phoenix Bai, but to have her give Master Lin from Seacrest three moves?
That was just nonsense.
The elder knew how formidable Lin Yi was. With Phoenix Bai present, at most he could bluster, but to have her give up three moves because of his words? He absolutely didn't dare, nor was he willing.
He wanted to speak up for Phoenix Bai, but to have her give Master Lin from Seacrest three moves? That was just nonsense.
The elder knew how formidable Evan Lin was. With Phoenix Bai present, at most he could bluster, but to have her give up three moves because of his words? He absolutely didn't dare, nor was he willing.
"Since you're here today, it's time to settle some old scores."
"Once everything is over, once the dust has settled, if you still want to fight, I'll fight you then."
"How about it?"
Phoenix Bai spoke calmly, neither humble nor overbearing, her gaze steady on Evan Lin.