Ling Tian was even more certain from Tan Tai Chang Feng's reaction that the savage beast trapped behind the Nine Heavens Profound Blazing Fire barrier was the Ancient Divine Beast Qilin. The tension in Tan Tai Chang Feng's voice also made Ling Tian realize just how serious this was. After thinking it over briefly, he understood why.
"I know what you're worried about," Ling Tian said. He glanced toward the place where the Order Divine Artifact had appeared, then turned his gaze to Lei Zhan and the others. "Whether or not I tell anyone doesn't seem that important. Aren't you worried that Lei Zhan and the other cultivators from different realms might let the secret slip?"
"There's no need to worry about that. Our Ancestor saved their lives. They won't repay kindness with betrayal, and they've all promised not to speak of it. They're all proud people, so their word is fairly trustworthy." Tan Tai Chang Feng paused, then continued, "The people I'm most worried about now are you lot. I'm sure you know why our Ancestor is hiding his aura."
"Of course. It's for that Order Divine Artifact," Ling Tian replied. Seeing the worry on Tan Tai Chang Feng's face, he continued, "You can rest easy. So far, only a few of us have guessed what's going on, and we have no plans to let the secret out—for now. But that depends on what you plan to do in the future. If you threaten North Xuan, well..."
"You're still as devious as ever. You'll never have any friends acting like that," Tan Tai Chang Feng grumbled. But he knew Ling Tian's attitude mattered. With a sigh, he looked utterly helpless. "You know Brother Si Kong and the rest of us aren't from this realm. We don't want to become