Xiao Yan casually glanced at the guards, too lazy to argue with them. With a flick of his hand, he tossed over a jade slip—the invitation issued by the Yao Clan.
The guards hurriedly caught it and inspected it. For some unknown reason, they did not make things difficult for Xiao Yan. They waved out a beam of light that struck the massive gate, where spatial ripples immediately emerged and twisted the air.
"After the two of you enter, someone will escort you into the clan," one guard replied flatly.
Xiao Yan nodded and looked back at Old Yao behind him. The latter took a deep breath, then slowly nodded at him. With a movement of their bodies, the two entered the distorted space together.
The instant they entered, their vision blurred slightly. The mountains and terrain before them transformed into a lush green plain. Across the plain stood enormous bird-beasts, their outspread wings spanning several hundred zhang.
"This way, please."
Just as Xiao Yan and Old Yao steadied themselves, a Yao Clan member clad in armor hurried over and led them onto the back of a giant bird. Several hundred figures already stood scattered across its back, making the place quite lively.
Xiao Yan was no stranger to such a scene, having experienced the Gu Clan before. He did not speak with anyone, instead finding a less crowded spot with Old Yao and quietly gazing over the vast plain.
After the two boarded, the giant bird flapped its enormous wings and rode the gale skyward, swiftly flying toward the depths of the Yao Clan's territory.
They flew for roughly half an hour before Xiao Yan sensed the giant bird slowing down. Looking into the distance, he saw the clouds part to reveal a towering mountain piercing the sky. Groups