Looking at Li Qing before her, Bai Ziran felt an indescribable loathing rise in her heart. This man was the Inner Sect Great Elder's most prized disciple, the publicly acknowledged foremost disciple of the entire Dao Heaven Sect.
Moreover, he was exceedingly arrogant and obsessed with power. Though he had never said it outright, he had long since acted under the banner of being the next Sect Master.
Although the Sect Master had seen all this, he had not stopped it, which was tantamount to tacit approval.
His cultivation had already reached the peak of the Heavenly Immortal realm long ago. After all these years, no one knew just how far his cultivation had advanced.
"There are no secrets here."
Bai Ziran shook her head, her body remaining perfectly still.
"Heh. Then how about I inspect it? After all, the eyes of every major force are gathered on our Dao Heaven Sect right now. No matter how deep our foundations may be, we still can't withstand those utterly deranged bastards."
Li Qing walked toward Bai Ziran step by step. With every step, a crimson lotus bloomed in the void, blazing with scarlet flames that made the surrounding space twist slightly.
Bai Ziran's expression turned grave, as though facing a great enemy. She slowly rose to her feet and stared at Li Qing across from her.
"The person behind me is Elder Ye. Though I don't know what has happened, Elder Ye is currently going through the most critical stage. Are you truly going to offend an elder?"
Bai Ziran gritted her teeth inwardly. Li Qing had grown stronger. Judging by his aura alone, he was still some distance from the True Immortal realm, but not far from it.
His aura alone left her unable to muster even the slightest will