Fang Mo followed Chi Yu and Nangong Aoyun into the main reception hall.
A woman in azure robes sat upright on the lotus throne at the head of the hall. Her black hair flowed like a waterfall, her jade-white face gleamed like crystal, and her brows arched like distant green mountains. Her eyes shone like a brilliant river of stars, while spiritual energy gathered around her, making her seem as ethereal as a celestial maiden from the Heavenly Palace.
"So this is Venerable Qingyun. She's so strong—much stronger than Gu Yu!"
Feeling the aura she exuded, Fang Mo's heart tightened. They were both in the Nascent Soul Tribulation Realm, but it was obvious that she was far stronger than Gu Yu. He'd still had some confidence that he could fight Gu Yu.
But against this woman, he knew he had no chance at all. She was at least in the middle stage of the Nascent Soul Tribulation Realm, and considerably stronger than Gu Yu.
"Fang Mo of Taichu Peak pays his respects to Venerable Qingyun!"
Fang Mo bowed respectfully, greeting her as a disciple would. Though he was a True Person, she was in the Nascent Soul Tribulation Realm, so by rights he could address her as Uncle-Master.
However, while Tianli Sect had rules, forms of address based on sect lineage were generally used among those from the same branch or peak, or those with a close relationship. In many cases, people who were merely acquaintances were simply addressed as True Person or Venerable.
Fang Mo and Qingyun were neither from the same branch nor the same peak, and they weren't close, so it wouldn't have been appropriate to call her Uncle-Master.
Venerable Qingyun looked at Fang Mo, recalling the battle in which he had displayed his overwhelming might. She