The mountain wind howled, whipping at his jet-black inspector's robes. As they billowed, they further accentuated his imposing figure and grave authority, making him seem like a cold god presiding over life and death.
But...
Beneath this majestic, calm facade lay a surging undercurrent and an alarming weakness.
His battle against Monk Kongxu had seemed like a one-sided affair, culminating in the powerful foe's suppression and death.
In truth, it had been incomparably dangerous and enormously draining.
Kongxu was a genuine master at the peak of Profound Mastery, his understanding of the Buddhist Dharma profound and his combat prowess immense.
Chen Sheng had only won thanks in part to Bai Qing, who had previously tied down and worn out their foe. But the more crucial factor was his own willingness to risk it all in a life-or-death gamble.
