At the Southern Foothills of Star Dou Great Forest, the forces led by the Cyan Lotus Sect and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had taken the various towns as their defensive cores, spreading out in a line to form a complete, three-dimensional defense system.
Sensing two streaks of light racing through the distant sky, the disciples of the Information Department quickly rose into the air.
The three-person squad flew with one in front and two behind, holding offensive Soul Tools manufactured by the Technology Department as they watched the two approaching streaks of light with full vigilance. When the streaks swept close, the woman in the lead raised a hand to stop them and called out sharply, "Halt! This is the garrison of my Cyan Lotus Sect. No one may intrude. If you insist on passing through here, please state your identities."
As her words fell, the two streaks of light slowly stopped, revealing two figures.
Judging by their builds, they were a man and a woman. Both wore long robes and bamboo hats. However, one person's robe and hat were white with golden patterns, while the other's were emerald green. Though their true appearances were hidden, the Information Department disciples all sensed that faint, indistinct pressure.
Clearly, these two were not people the few of them could handle.
The woman in the lead made a gesture behind her back, telling the two behind her to heighten their guard. If anything seemed wrong, they were to retreat at once and notify the sect's experts on the ground.
But unexpectedly, a hearty laugh came from beneath the white-gold bamboo hat.
"It hasn't even been that long since we last met, and you don't recognize your sect master anymore?"
Dai Yao took off the bamboo hat on his head, revealing a