The disciples looked relaxed, chatting and laughing. They had patrolled for many years without incident and had long grown accustomed to it.
In their view, this time would be no exception. After making a few rounds, they would return to their quarters to cultivate.
Flying Moon Sect was at odds with Dry Cloud Sect and the Hong Family, and clashes were frequent. However, the Azure Cloud Mountains lay deep in Flying Moon Sect's rear territory. In past conflicts, this place had never been attacked. As time passed, they had all lowered their guard.
As they passed above a certain mountain peak, a red light lit up on the ground, and two men and one woman appeared. At their head was a tall, gaunt man in red robes.
Han Changyan, Nascent Soul Late Stage.
Han Changyan flicked his right hand, sending a red-glowing bead shooting out. He formed a hand seal, and the red bead immediately blazed with crimson light, spewing out a stream of scarlet flames that transformed into an enormous crimson firecloud and rushed toward Li Qian and the others.
The other two respectively released tens of thousands of white beetles and an entirely crimson giant falcon. The tens of thousands of white beetles spun in circles and gathered into a gleaming White Ice Spear, which shot straight at their opponents.
With a light flap of its wings, the crimson giant falcon unleashed over a hundred Crimson Fireballs, which came crashing down on the enemy.
"Not good! Enemy attack! Enemy attack!"
Li Qian's lovely face changed drastically, but she reacted swiftly. With a flick of her right hand, a white-glowing banner flew out. It swayed in the wind and released a vast white chill wind that blocked the path before her.
A great amount of white ice chips appeared