C154 On the Other Side of the Mountain

"Just as I suspected, the Thousand Year Cold Iron is formidable indeed!" After tinkering for a bit, the Third Palace Lord sheepishly stepped back. "Elder Ao, I apologize. I've given it my all."

Ao Changkong simply nodded, offering no further comment. He had realized from the outset that the five palace masters lacked the strength to shatter the iron chains binding him. His hope had been slim