Just as he was about to wrap his arms around her, Yan Zi dodged away.
"Nice footwork. That's got some flair."
Jing Nan gave Yan Zi a thumbs-up.
What Yan Zi had just used was the Return to Origin Steps. In close quarters, it was remarkably effective.
"Jing Nan, you're asking for death!"
Young Master Zhong flew into a rage. With a flicker, he blocked Jing Nan's path and shouted, "Protect our guests!"
Steward Zhong immediately understood. With a wave of his hand, two Soul Sensing Realm experts lunged straight for Xu Yi.
Zhao Wuliang gave a cold snort. Seven or eight figures leaped onto the high platform, surrounding Yan Zi.
The moment Steward Zhong caught sight of them, his heart jolted. How did so many Yin Venerate experts get here? Who exactly is this woman?
The Number One Under Heaven Sect was no longer what it once was. In recent years, thanks to a powerful sect master, the sect's influence in Huaixi had surged. Its elite disciples had broken through into the Yin Venerate Realm one after another. Even Zhao Wuliang, the least gifted among them, had reached the Yin Venerate Realm after being piled high with resources.
Jing Nan and Young Master Zhong also realized something was wrong, and each stopped pressing the fight.
Zhao Wuliang pointed at Yan Zi. "This is our Number One Under Heaven Sect's Vice Sect Master Yan. Our sect originated in Huaixi, and our sect master is currently serving in the central government. Our Vice Sect Master deigned to attend your Zhong family's grand occasion, yet we never expected the Zhong family's conduct to be so shameful. It's truly chilling."
Zhao Wuliang's cultivation was genuine, but he had also served as the Number One Under Heaven Sect's spokesman for a long time.
He