Men Chengsi and Xu Tianqi stepped aside, allowing Ye Tian to see another man seated cross-legged behind them. He had an ordinary build, a slightly dark complexion, and sharp facial lines. He stared coldly at Ye Tian, making no attempt to conceal the contempt and disgust in his eyes.
"Jing Ziming!" Jian Liren looked at the man and frowned slightly as he spoke in warning.
"Dao Ancestor power?" Ye Tian was instead surprised by the term Jing Ziming had used.
"Since you have arrived here, I imagine Brother Jian has already told you some things about the Star Burial Domain. Dao Ancestor power is what we call the most precious and powerful strand of Dao intent within it," Men Chengsi explained to Ye Tian of his own accord.
"I understand. Thank you." Ye Tian nodded and cupped his hands to the other man.
"Not polite," Men Chengsi returned the salute and said with a smile, "Brother Ye Tian, you do not seem to mind Jing Ziming's words?"
"If I truly lacked the strength, naturally I would mind. But if I know he is wrong, then meaningless words can simply be ignored." Ye Tian spoke calmly. "You noticed my cultivation too, yet you did not say more."
"Hahaha, Fellow Daoist Ye Tian was able to pass through the gray mist safe and sound, so you naturally possess the strength to enter the Star Burial Domain. And with Brother Jian leading you here, I trust Brother Jian's judgment," Men Chengsi said.
"And what about Fellow Daoist Xu Tianqi?" Ye Tian looked toward the other man.
"Since you are someone Brother Jian recognizes, I naturally welcome Fellow Daoist Ye Tian," Xu Tianqi said with a gentle smile.
Ye Tian nodded.
From this brief exchange, Ye Tian had already discerned the relationships among these