Even before the clash, Elder Hongqian's mindset was already unstable. Gu An's mysteriousness filled him with confusion and apprehension.
Since when did the Heavenly Dao reveal such a character?
The most crucial point is that he didn't sense a trace of Celestial Dao Destiny from Gu An. The other doesn't seem to be a Heavenly Court Immortal.
Could it be that, like him, he comes from Chaos?
Impossible!
He's explored Chaos for so many years, never encountering such an existence. He suddenly recalled the anomaly he discovered in Chaos years ago, and his face turned grim.
He suspected that deeper within Chaos lay hidden other powerful entities, or perhaps, realms beyond Chaos existed.
No matter the guess, it sent shivers down his spine.
"You're correct, there are broader heavens beyond Chaos, but I'm not as you imagine." Gu An's voice broke through, interrupting Hongqian Ancestor's thoughts.
"Endure my palm strike, and henceforth refrain from troubling Hong Yi, how about that?"