At the far edge of the sky, a green point of light appeared. At first it flickered in and out of sight, but very quickly, it grew clear.
Lin Xuan narrowed his eyes. Though it was still far away, with his divine sense, he could make out that this was a Core Condensation Realm middle-stage cultivator. The clothing also looked somewhat familiar, as if he were an immortal cultivator from Azure Cloud Mountain.
"It's Fellow Daoist Lei."
"Oh? Nephew Shen recognizes him?"
"Yes. This man is one of Azure Cloud Mountain's external affairs elders. His cultivation is only so-so, but he is smooth and tactful in his dealings. This disciple has dealt with him several times before, and so I recognize him." Shen Aotian gave a bow and spoke with utmost respect.
As they spoke, the streak of light had already arrived before them. Its radiance drew in, revealing the face of a short, plump old man.
Sensing the astonishing auras emanating from the two Nascent Soul Cultivators, a trace of horror flashed across the old man's face, and he hurriedly bowed deeply. "This junior is Lei He of Azure Cloud Mountain. Greetings, two seniors. May I ask which of you is Perfected Master Tongyu?"
"That would be this old man."
Although he had successfully condensed his Nascent Soul and was already among the most supreme existences in this realm, not the slightest arrogance could be seen on Perfected Master Tongyu's face. His bearing was calm and gentle, not lacking the dignity of a sect master.
Lei He's heart thudded. On the way here, he had already sensed that the nearby spiritual energy was abnormal, exactly like the heavenly omen of Nascent Soul formation spoken of in legend.
At first, he had still clung to a lucky hope that his