Lu Feng spotted Flame Sparrow's figure in the distance. Though the latter's face was veiled, when the breeze lifted it for a fleeting glimpse, Lu Feng still confirmed her identity with the eyesight granted by the Evil-Dispelling Spirit Eyes.
But Flame Sparrow's appearance was not what caught his attention.
What truly made Lu Feng suspicious was the other nine soul masters following beside Flame Sparrow. These people were dressed identically, and their movements were disciplined and orderly. Clearly, they were not ordinary members of some family, but guards who had undergone rigorous training.
Moreover, Flame Sparrow herself was Jun Ziya's guard. That was why Lu Feng found it strange. This ten-man squad, made entirely of guards, did not look as though they had come to train or compete for resources. Rather, they seemed to be carrying out some mission.
Logically, even if the Jun Family had not arranged for people like Jun Ziqian to enter the realm for tempering, they should have sent other outstanding descendants. Why would they squander such a rare opportunity for nothing?
Before Lu Feng could think further, Chu Youren's urging voice came from behind him.
Seeing that the various forces had entered the Sword Ruins one after another, Chu Youren seemed almost desperate to be first, as if arriving late would cost him dearly.
Under Chu Youren's frantic "leadership," Lu Feng and the others squeezed their way beneath the Sky Supporting Pillar as well.
Each person took out their Sky Supporting Token and used it to draw down a mystic pattern from the Sky Supporting Pillar. Once the tokens were connected to the pillar, they entered the large circle inscribed at its base in groups of ten and set down their bundles and bags.
As the formation began to operate, a terrifying suction force surged