Tian Min Shu and the other Ancient Underworld Race members moved closer to the Subduing Dragon Court group, but they did not look ready to fight. Instead, both sides wore amiable expressions.
Ji Hu, the leader of the Subduing Dragon Court, even displayed a measure of arrogance before Tian Min Shu, vaguely giving the impression that Tian Min Shu and the Ancient Underworld Race members had come to welcome them back in triumph.
This startling scene greatly surprised Lu Feng, and his questioning gaze instinctively turned toward Chi Liyan.
"Could these Subduing Dragon Court cultivators be members of our Ancient Underworld Race?"
Chi Liyan murmured, then immediately shook her head. "That shouldn't be possible. Our people can't leave this place."
"Come on, let's go ask~" Still puzzled, Chi Liyan walked straight ahead.
The moment they revealed themselves, the gazes of the Ancient Underworld Race members led by Tian Min Shu and the Subduing Dragon Court group led by Ji Hu all snapped toward them.
After a brief moment of stunned silence.
Killing intent appeared in every Subduing Dragon Court cultivator's eyes, while Tian Min Shu and his people seemed somewhat hesitant.
Chi Liyan had already sensed that something was wrong, but because she knew Tian Min Shu well, she still forced herself to approach. Smiling brightly, she said, "Third Uncle, what are you doing? Are these outsiders from the Subduing Dragon Court also members of our Ancient Underworld Race?"
Her face wore a gentle smile as she spoke, but her hands unconsciously settled over the hilts of the twin swords at her waist, guarded and wary.
The hesitation on Tian Min Shu's face immediately turned cold. He glared at Chi Liyan with hostility. "How did you know they were from the Subduing Dragon Court?"
Originally, out of consideration for their