Xiao Yan was not surprised to hear that name from Xun Er.
After all, ever since the Misty Cloud Sect incident years ago, the fame of Divine Firmament Palace had spread farther and wider. Within the Northwest Region of the Battle Qi Continent, it had practically become an overlord-level power.
And as the central figure of that incident, Xiao Yan naturally drew the attention of many people.
Moreover, when Lin Yu had appeared back then, he had done so specifically to back Xiao Yan up, without making the slightest effort to conceal it.
As a result, nearly every notable force in the Northwest Region knew that Xiao Yan shared an extraordinary relationship with Divine Firmament Palace.
Xun Er came from an exceptional background. Even while she was far away at Jia Nan Academy, she had guards of at least the Dou Emperor level at her command. Naturally, finding out about Xiao Yan's relationship with the Palace Master of Divine Firmament Palace had been effortless for her.
Still, calling him the Palace Master of Divine Firmament Palace was not entirely accurate.
That was because the Lin Yu in Divine Firmament Palace had long since become a Clone with an independent personality.
The one about to descend upon this world now was Lin Yu's True Body—the one with the true personality!
At that thought, a faint smile appeared on Xiao Yan's face. He immediately said meaningfully,
"Yes, and no!"
...What did that mean?
Xun Er blinked, looking at Xiao Yan with apparent confusion.
Xiao Yan smiled faintly and was about to explain when his expression suddenly changed. He sharply turned his head toward the horizon.
"Xiao Yan, be careful. A large number of presences have suddenly appeared in that direction. Judging by the direction they are flying, they should be coming for