Chapter 123 Old History

"There are two ways to advance to Rank 5."

Brian, who had been aggressive just moments ago, suddenly calmed down and spoke softly.

His demeanor shifted into one Michael knew all too well.

An eerie calmness.

In the outermost reaches of the void, high above Woodstone, Brian hovered alongside Peter, his gaze fixed on the city below.

Technically, Brian was still a Rank 4 cultivator, and the barrier surrounding the city should have been enough to keep him out. Yet, it failed to do so.

Not against someone with his level of power.

Peter's frown deepened. 

He had no idea what Brian was getting to, but a sense of unease began to creep into his thoughts.

To be honest, he'd rather face anyone else than this bastard. 

Unfortunately, by the time he realized the Mad Phoenix was here to guard against them—after the Federation had caught wind of their traces—it was far too late to change course.