Maji and the other World-level cultivators behind Ji Ning and Ninedust had started to panic long ago. If you have to hit someone, you aren't supposed to slap them in the face! Not even Daolords would brazenly provoke other Daolords for no good reason. Ning's provocative actions were designed to force Tianello out. If he hid back despite all of this, he would probably become the laughingstock of this world.
"Now that's rather interesting." Ninedust waved his right hand, causing it to dramatically expand in size. It blocked out the skies and the sun as it clawed out towards the avian. The avian let out a furious screech as it tore at Ninedust's hand with its clans.
