After finishing the spirited lunch meant to boost morale, Lu Jun wasted no time and immediately led the entire team toward the designated outer area assigned by the Federation for their reconnaissance.
When Lu Jun and the others arrived at the designated meeting point—
A hilly region on the outskirts of Sun Moon City, relatively open in terrain yet filled with somewhat chaotic Soul Power Fluctuations—they found that several people had already been waiting there.
Aside from Qiangu Zhangting, whose expression was rather unsightly after clearly being deliberately forgotten, and Long Yue, whose calm face revealed neither joy nor anger, there were two others whose auras were as deep and imposing as mountains.
One of them was En Ci, wearing a gentle smile, while the other was a rather young-looking man with a sunny, upright bearing whom Lu Jun had never seen before.
As for Lu Jun's group, who were obviously quite late, Long Yue merely lifted his eyelids and said nothing.
He knew his place well. He was an outsider to begin with, and there had been a conflict back in Dragon Valley. It was only natural for Lu Jun to be somewhat cold toward him and Qiangu Zhangting.
He stood off to the side with his arms crossed, looking entirely detached from the matter.
Lord En Ci, meanwhile, retained his usual kindly smile that made others feel like they were basking in a spring breeze. He took several steps forward and greeted Lu Jun proactively.
"Little friend Lu Jun, you're here."
Then he turned slightly and introduced the handsome man beside him, his tone carrying a hint of pride.
"Come, let this old man introduce you. This is my last disciple, Tong Yu."
Lu Jun's gaze fell upon Tong Yu, and his heart stirred slightly.
This was completely