Azure Xuan Clan's Lai Chen and Lai Shan

Dry Thunder Continent, Five Lights Mountain Range, Five Lights Clan.

Within a sprawling manor, a tall, gaunt golden-robed elder sat inside a Cyan Stone Pavilion, his gaze imposing.

Mo Sen stood to one side, reporting to the Golden-Robed Elder.

"After all these years, you still haven't found Jade Lotus Immortal's avatar?"

The golden-robed elder frowned as he spoke.

Mo Shuo, Early Mahayana.

"We sent many people to search, but we have never been able to find her."

Mo Sen said cautiously.

"Hmph, an opportunity that was already in our grasp just flew away. You've done a fine job as Clan Leader!"

Mo Shuo rebuked him without the slightest courtesy.

Mo Sen lowered his head, not daring to respond.

Mo Shuo sensed something and turned to look toward the sky.

Three Escape Lights descended from above and landed before him: a full-figured White-Skirted Woman and two Green-Shirted Men with identical features.

The two Green-Shirted Men were twice the size of humans. Each had a cyan-gold vertical eye on his forehead, cyan hair, and several Golden Spirit Patterns on his body that seemed born of heaven and earth.

Azure Xuan Clan!

"Fellow Daoist Mo, these two Fellow Daoists Lai of the Azure Xuan Clan have come as guests to our Five Lights Clan."

The White-Skirted Woman explained with a smile on her face.

Wu Xue, Early Mahayana.

"I am Lai Chen, and this is my younger brother, Lai Shan. Greetings, Fellow Daoist Mo."

One of the Green-Shirted Men introduced himself in a booming voice.

Mo Shuo hurriedly rose to his feet and cupped his fists. "This old man is Mo Shuo. The two Fellow Daoists Lai have honored us with your presence, yet this old man failed to welcome you from afar. Please do not take offense."

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