Chapter 4601
Kai sensed something unusual and abruptly opened his eyes, only to be startled by the old man standing before him.
His heart raced, and a flicker of fear crossed his eyes as he instinctively took a step back.
“You… who are you? How are you here?” Kai asked in shock. He had thoroughly scanned the area with his spiritual sense and found no one. The sudden appearance of this old man left him deeply unsettled.
Fixing his gaze on the old man, Kai’s mind filled with caution and unease.
“You’re asking me why I’m here? That’s my question for you! This is my home—what are you doing here?” the old man retorted, his expression displeased.
The old man wore a white robe, and though his hair was snowy white, his face appeared youthful. His sharp eyes carried an air of authority and irritation.
Kai was stunned. “Your home? Are you saying this is your home?” he asked incredulously.
Doubt filled his heart. He hadn’t expected this ancient tree space to belong to the old man before him.
“Of course! Not just this place—the entire Beast City is my home!” the old man declared, his tone tinged with pride and dominance.
He lifted his chin slightly, his eyes gleaming with arrogance, as if asserting his dominion over the territory.
Kai felt his mind reel. “You… Are you the city lord of Beast City?” he asked, his voice laced with disbelief.
The city lord of Beast City had been absent from public view for ages, and Kai hadn’t imagined he’d be hiding within this ancient tree space, cultivating while drawing on the spiritual power of other cultivators to fuel his progress.
A chill ran down Kai’s spine as he contemplated the city lord’s cunning and formidable strength.
“Yes, I am the city lord of Beast City. And who are you?” the old man demanded coldly. “Very few people can enter this ancient tree space.
Explain yourself clearly, and I may let you leave. But if you dare lie…” His voice turned icy. “You’ll remain here forever!”
The city lord’s words were heavy with menace, making Kai’s heart tighten. He realized he had to tread carefully with his response.
His mind raced, searching for the right explanation that might satisfy the city lord without provoking his wrath.
It was clear that the illusion arrays surrounding Beast City had been constructed by the city lord to isolate it from the Heavenly World.
Now, after thousands of years, what would the city lord’s reaction be if an outsider entered Beast City?
Another troubling matter was that if Kai revealed the truth, it could implicate Liu Zhongnan and the others, leading to a punishment as severe as the annihilation of their entire clans.
After careful deliberation, Kai decided against telling the truth. If the city lord uncovered the facts himself, Kai could not be held responsible.
“Senior, my name is Kai. I am a casual cultivator and have no idea why I was able to enter this ancient tree space,” Kai explained.
“I only know that the spiritual power in my body is being absorbed by this tree, so I came to investigate.”
Kai’s tone was calm as he addressed the city lord.
“A casual cultivator?” The city lord’s lips curled into a faint smile. “You are the son of a dragon. You deliberately entered the prison and approached the ancient tree. Are you trying to claim the spiritual power it has accumulated for yourself?”
Kai froze, staring at the city lord in shock. How could the city lord know so much about him?
Was it the city lord who spied on him yesterday?
If so, then the city lord likely already knew some of his secrets.
“In this Beast City, nothing escapes my notice—least of all this ancient tree,” the city lord declared, his voice filled with authority.
“Since you are the son of a dragon and a true dragon, I will spare your life. But you should leave immediately!”
“Lord City Lord, this ancient tree is absorbing the spiritual power of others, causing many cultivators to—”
“Do you intend to challenge the laws of Beast City and correct the grievances of others? Such matters are beyond your control!” the city lord interrupted sharply, his expression darkening. “If you value your life, leave now!”