The Yellow Robe Man was taken aback and sized up the unfamiliar Green Robe Man.
Then he laughed. "For you to ask such a question, it seems you truly only arrived in the Central Earth God Continent recently and know nothing of this place."
There was a hint of teasing in his words.
"Please enlighten me, fellow Daoist."
Su Yi spoke modestly.
He had concealed his true appearance not to hide from others, but because if he revealed his true face, he could be recognized at any moment along the way, easily stirring up unnecessary trouble.
"Wait a moment."
The Yellow Robe Man lowered his voice. "Now is not the right time to discuss this."
As he spoke, his gaze turned toward the distant sky.
Su Yi followed his gaze.
Beneath the sky, Sword Qi blazed brilliantly, azure-green and resplendent. Phantom lotuses emerged within the sword light, mysterious and ethereal.
Suddenly, all those phenomena receded like the tide.
And an additional figure appeared in that stretch of void.
It was an Emaciated Old Man, clad in coarse hemp robes and barefoot, his long hair hanging loose. His entire body exuded a frighteningly sharp aura.
"Disturbing This Seat's sleep truly merits death beyond redemption."
The man murmured to himself.
His gaze swept around, and his figure suddenly flickered out of thin air, vanishing.
The Yellow Robe Man's expression changed drastically. He turned to leave.
Yet just as one foot stepped forward, he withdrew it again.
Because the Emaciated Old Man in hemp robes and bare feet had already appeared in his path, only nine chi away!
The Yellow Robe Man swallowed with difficulty, forcing out a stiff smile as he cupped his hands. "May I ask what guidance you have for me, fellow Daoist?"
"I slept for too long and do