That group did not linger in the valley. Accompanied by powerful rushing winds, they swept over the hiding place of the three and continued flying swiftly toward the Inner Academy.
In that fleeting glimpse, the three still clearly saw the sight in the sky.
There were around a dozen people, more than half of whom possessed the strength of Dou Wang Strong Experts. Their auras were no weaker than those Inner Academy elders.
All of them rode pitch-black Magical Beasts. The beasts were majestic in appearance, with a silver horn over a foot long protruding from each of their heads, making them especially conspicuous.
The broad four wings beat, and faint sounds of wind and thunder could be heard whistling down from the heavens.
"Who are those people? They don't feel... like a force from the Black Corner Region."
Han Yue asked with a frown.
Their neat uniforms and nearly identical cold, stern demeanor were entirely unlike the chaotic style of the Black Corner Region.
Zi Yan wrinkled her little nose, curiosity flashing through her violet eyes. "Those big birds they're riding... their bloodline scent is very pure and very strong. They couldn't have been raised anywhere nearby."
Only Qin Han quietly relaxed his tense body. His gaze followed the departing group, his eyes thoughtful.
At the instant the group passed overhead, he had keenly caught an extremely obscure aura. That feeling... was very similar to the aura within Xuner's bloodline, like a power that shared the same origin.
Combined with the current timing, Qin Han had roughly guessed their identity.
"Don't be nervous. Since they dared to head openly toward the Inner Academy, they probably aren't enemies."
Qin Han withdrew his gaze. "Besides, they're only a few Dou Wangs. They may look mysterious, but they aren't enough to threaten