Meeting the not so distant relative

He tried to move but he couldn't and he instantly became vigilant. Fearful he engaged his aether ready to defend them both but he couldn't circulate his seraphic energy no matter how hard he tried. It was like his aether was paralyzed as well leaving him slightly vulnerable.

He looked up to that familiar face glowering at him. This had to be the most difficult keystone to acquire and it was all thanks to this guy who couldn't let go of a grudge that had nothing to do with him.

The man just looked straight at him like he was facing an enemy. His jaw was clenched so was his fists under his arms. The killing intent emanating from him was unmistakable.

It was clear to Ji Yao that only one of them would be walking out of this place intact. As the tension in the air reached its peak, the man sneered breaking the awkward silence.