Leave or Die!

The Grand Historian stepped forward and presented the stamped investigation document.

The other man's expression changed slightly. "So you're all from the Immortal Alliance. I am Zhang Zhi. Forgive me for failing to welcome you properly."

Chen Xuan could not be bothered with pleasantries. "Where is your sect master? I have questions for him."

"Sect Master Zhang is not here. Two days ago, he took all the disciples down the mountain to watch the upcoming sect tournament."

"Then who else is here? Don't tell me the Clear Song Sect left only you behind."

"Yes. I am the disciple assigned to guard the mountain, responsible for watching over the sect during this time."

"This..." Hong Li showed a troubled expression and quietly asked Chen Xuan, "How did I forget that? Even if they didn't apply to compete, they could still go watch. What do we do now?"

Mo Shuyun, standing nearby, spoke as though the thought had just occurred to him. "Still, we walked a long mountain road to get here. As the disciple guarding the mountain, isn't it rather unreasonable of you not to invite us in for a cup of tea?"

"Uh..." Zhang Zhi immediately looked resistant. "There are no seniors in the sect, and no one is tending the firewood room..."

"How do we know there really is only you in the sect?" Mo Shuyun suddenly snapped. "This is an Immortal Alliance investigation, not a visit from guests! Since when could a mere gatekeeping Cultivator block our way?"

Chen Xuan gave him a somewhat surprised look.

In truth, the moment they reached the stone bridge, he had already swept the area with the Heavenly Cloud Skill. The Clear Song Sect truly had only one aura response, so this man had not lied about their numbers.

Still, being able