Chapter 1831: Sworn Brothers in the Tao

The old man’s attack brought Xu Nian a strong sense of mortal danger.

A Divine-level expert is too powerful.

He’s fundamentally no match.

Unless he uses the Star Axe and unleashes all of his power, he could threaten the Divine-level expert in front of him.

Even then, it might not be enough to kill the opponent, and he’d have to hide in the Chaos Divine Palace.

But the Chaos Divine Palace would then be exposed, with unimaginable consequences.

Yet there was no other way now; if the enemy was fixed on killing him, he would have to fight with his back against the wall.

"Master, we’ve got trouble, if a fight breaks out, I’ll hold them off for a moment, you should leave quickly," Shi Shanshan said.

She owed her life to Xu Nian, so she willingly gave it back to him.

Xu Nian shook his head.

Shi Shanshan transformed into an Artifact Spirit, greatly reducing her strength, how could she hold off this Divine-level expert?

Even when she was at her peak, she might not be able to hold off this Divine-level expert for even a moment.

"Still alive, it seems the clothes you’re wearing truly aren’t just any Divine Artifact," the Divine-level expert was now standing, looking at Xu Nian.

"Senior, I really didn’t mean to offend," Xu Nian said.

"Hmph, I know, I saw what you’ve been doing outside, kid, who knew you’d be a powerful Divine Craftsman," the Divine-level expert chuckled.

It was only then that Xu Nian realized there had been no killing intent in his eyes all along.

"Senior’s meaning is, not to pursue this further?" Xu Nian asked.

"You hurt my pet, I injured you, we’re even, there’s no debt between us," the old man laughed.

Hearing this, Xu Nian breathed a sigh of relief.

If this Divine-level expert truly wanted to kill him, even if he survived, it would come at a cost.

"Thank you, Senior, for your generosity," Xu Nian said.

"Enough of the pleasantries, you’re from the Immortal Realm, aren’t you?" the old man smiled.

Xu Nian hesitated, unsure how to respond.

"Don’t be nervous, I could see it right away, I won’t do anything to you, there are quite a few Three Realms people in the Netherworld," the old man said.

Xu Nian was a bit surprised.

"Senior, what do you mean there are quite a few people from the Three Realms in the Netherworld? Didn’t they say Three Realms people weren’t allowed to enter the Netherworld?" Xu Nian asked curiously.

The old man laughed heartily.

"Not allowed? Didn’t you come in? Since you could enter, naturally, others can too," the old man said.

Xu Nian nodded.

It seems the Netherworld is even more complicated than he imagined.

This Divine-level expert in front of him didn’t act ruthlessly because he was from the Immortal Realm.

Evidently, the opponent had his own motives.

"Kid, do you know why I don’t kill you?" the old man laughed.

"I don’t know, Senior," Xu Nian shook his head.

"I think you’re quite talented, would you consider becoming my disciple?" the old man laughed.

"Huh?" Xu Nian was stunned.

Who would have thought the old man wanted him as a disciple?

Just moments ago, he was both attacking and killing him, and now he wants to take him as a student?

This made Xu Nian feel both amused and helpless.

"Senior, I’m afraid this is something I can’t agree to, I already have a master," Xu Nian refused.

"Do you truly not wish to? Many want to become my disciple, and I might not even agree," the old man’s eyes turned sharp.

Xu Nian shook his head.

He remained unwavering.

"Thank you for your kindness, Senior, but my cultivation path differs from yours, even if I were to become your disciple, I might not be able to inherit your teachings," Xu Nian said.

"What you said is true; you use the Wind Attribute Law, I sense the presence of Earth Attribute, Fire Attribute, Water Attribute on you, but not the Thunder Attribute," the old man said.

Xu Nian was mildly astonished.

This old man could see so much about him.

As expected, a Divine-level expert is more terrifying than he imagined.

"Let’s drop it, since you don’t plan to become my disciple, never mind. Do you have wine?" the old man asked.

"Yes!" Xu Nian took out several jars of premium Immortal Brew.

These were collected by Xu Nian in the past in the Immortal Realm.

They are rare treasures of the Immortal Realm.

When the wine jar was opened, the old man immediately showed a look of infatuation.

"So fragrant, I haven’t smelled such fragrant wine in a long time, damn it, the wine in the Netherworld is as bland as water; the wine of the Immortal Realm is truly different," the old man instantly grabbed a jar and took a big gulp.

Immediately he felt elated.

"Good wine!" the old man laughed loudly.

He hadn’t had such strong wine in ages.

A single drink, it felt like ten thousand Divine Thunders rolling down.

Simply unbelievably refreshing.

"If Senior likes it, these are all for Senior," Xu Nian waved his hand, another ten jars appeared.

Actually, Xu Nian’s storage ring contained thousands of jars of wine.

But Xu Nian wasn’t planning to give him a lot right away.

After all, rarity adds value.

Only this way can the old man feel the preciousness of the wine.

"Good, good, well done, well done, from now on you’re my brother, I’ll call you Xu Fenn, you call me Brother Lei, okay?" the old man laughed.

Xu Nian was stunned.

They’re brothers already?

This quickly?

Wasn’t he just saying he wanted to take him as a disciple?

"Alright, thank you, Brother Lei," Xu Nian agreed.

"Haha, I should be thanking you, it’s been over a hundred thousand years since I’ve had such strong wine, if it wasn’t for you, I might never have had another chance in this lifetime," the old man laughed.

Clearly, Xu Nian’s Drunken Immortal Brew made him feel extremely pleased.

Xu Nian smiled, it seemed he made the right move.

Being on good terms with a Divine-level expert is definitely a good thing.

"Brother Lei, you’re also Lei, are you a member of the Lei Family?" Xu Nian asked.

"Sort of, but I have long since had no ties with the Lei Family, I left them tens of thousands of years ago, they don’t even know about me, why, do you have a grudge with the Lei Family?" the old man asked.

"A slight conflict," Xu Nian admitted.

"Don’t worry, I won’t give you trouble, the Lei Family is the Lei Family, I’m me, I’ve sworn long ago never to meddle in any Lei Family affairs," the old man said.

Upon hearing this, Xu Nian was relieved.

"By the way, Brother, what’s your cultivation level now?" Xu Nian asked curiously.

"Middle-level God!" the old man said.

"Middle-level God?" Xu Nian was amazed.

A Middle-level God is equivalent to a Mid-stage Divine-level.

No wonder the old man’s strength is so terrifying, he’s reached the level of a Middle-level God.

"Brother, I’m afraid I can’t stay here with you, I have other things to attend to," Xu Nian, after chatting with the old man for a while, chose to take his leave.

"No way, if you leave and I finish this wine, who do I ask for more, I’m coming with you," the old man said.

"You’re coming with me?" Xu Nian was a bit surprised.

Who would’ve thought the old man would choose to leave with him.

"What, you’re not willing?" the old man asked.

"Not at all, I’m just surprised," Xu Nian said.

"I’ve been idle, it’s time to go out and take a look," the old man said.

Xu Nian was also pleased to hear this.

With a Divine-level expert by his side, what did he have to fear?

So the two left the Thunder Pond Valley together.