The Clear Sky Sect's mountain gate stood tall and majestic, wreathed in clouds and mist.
Wang Dong'er led Bai Yu, Black, and Xiao Xiao up the sect's stone steps at an unhurried pace.
Elsewhere, Huo Yutong hurried toward the Sun Moon Empire alongside her brother Huo Yuhao and the Sun Moon team. Both of them knew that her purpose in making this journey was to avenge her mother, and to do that, she had to go to the Sun Moon Empire.
War across the continent was on the verge of breaking out. The first target would be the Star Luo Empire's border defenses, where the White Tiger Duke, Dai Hao, guarded a fortress.
"Big Dad, Second Dad, I'm back!"
The moment she entered the heart of the sect, Wang Dong'er raised her voice in a shout, her crisp call echoing through the valley.
In a nearby pavilion, Niu Tian and Titan were drinking from wine jars. Upon hearing that familiar voice, they nearly set down their cups at the same time. With a flash, they instantly appeared before Wang Dong'er and the other three.
Seeing the travel-worn Wang Dong'er, then the three unfamiliar faces behind her, Niu Tian could not help asking, "Xiao Dong, why did you suddenly come back? And you even brought guests?"
"Can't I bring guests back?" Wang Dong'er narrowed her eyes, staring sharply at the two before her. There was a faint, barely noticeable note of reproach in her voice.
Niu Tian and Titan immediately sensed that something was wrong. The little ancestor's gaze looked exactly like she had come to demand an explanation.
Niu Tian hurriedly waved his hands. "No, no, that's not what we meant. We were just a little surprised. We'd welcome them with open arms!"
Titan nodded along as well, afraid of