Li Ying

On Lingxia Island, Zen Master Tianyun was discussing something with another elderly man when Chi Songzi and Yan Chihuo descended from the sky. Seeing them, the elder spoke, "These must be Fellow Daoist Chi Songzi and his nephew, Yan Chihuo, correct?"

Yan Chihuo glanced at the elder, noting he also possessed the cultivation of the Tribulation Stage. Zen Master Tianyun introduced him to Chi Songzi and Yan Chihuo, "This is Fellow Daoist Li Ying of the Five Elements Sect. Our great victory over the Demon Race earlier reached the ears of the higher-ups before we could even report it, and they have specifically sent Fellow Daoist Li to commend us."

Yan Chihuo's heart stirred, and he thought to himself, The Five Elements Sect moves quickly. I fear not a single move of ours has escaped their surveillance.

Chi Songzi said, "So it is Fellow Daoist Li. I have long heard of your reputation."

Li Ying replied, "It is shameful to admit, but when your sect previously reported that the Demon Race was attacking, we paid it no mind. We did not expect them to launch a full-scale assault, and even more surprisingly, your sect fought the strong with the weak and the many with the few, achieving a total victory. Such a great merit is truly worthy of admiration."

Although Chi Songzi held no fondness for Li Ying, he had to maintain appearances given the other's words, so he said, "Fellow Daoist Li is too kind. The strength of our Sea Heaven Sect is truly insignificant; this victory was merely a stroke of luck. Had it been your sect, the results would surely have been even more impressive."

Li Ying coughed twice, appearing somewhat awkward. Zen Master Tianyun said, "It was not just our Sea Heaven Sect that was attacked