The night wind brushed past, carrying the faint roars of beasts from afar.
Moments later, the space behind a massive pitch-black boulder ahead rippled slightly, and a tall figure silently emerged.
The newcomer did not deliberately conceal her aura. The moment she appeared, a blazing, majestic, domineering presence that seemed capable of incinerating heaven and earth naturally spread outward. Though only a trace had leaked out, the surrounding air temperature abruptly rose, and even the rocks beneath her feet showed signs of heating up.
Gu Sheng raised his eyes.
She was a woman dressed in a simple, capable crimson combat outfit that outlined a vigorous figure brimming with explosive power.
Her hair was tied in a high ponytail, the strands swaying faintly in the night wind like flames. Her features were sharp and striking, with sword-like brows, starry eyes, a high nose bridge, and tightly pressed lips, exuding a heroic bearing and authority no less imposing than any man's.
Her eyes were like two clusters of eternal divine fire, clear and brilliant yet carrying the sharpness of one who saw through all things and the indifference of someone long accustomed to high status.
Standing there, she seemed like a goddess of fire and war descended into the mortal world, inspiring involuntary awe.
"Why do you carry the aura of my Blazing Heaven Sacred Order?"
The woman spoke in a cool, authoritative voice like clashing jade, asking directly without any pleasantries.
Gu Sheng's expression remained unchanged as he calmly met her gaze, which seemed able to scorch the soul, and asked in return.
"May I ask who you are?"
"Li Yanxin, Second Elder of the Blazing Heaven Sacred Land. My duties are... Second Elder."
Li Yanxin was concise. She repeated her earlier question, her eyes fixed tightly on Gu Sheng.
"Answer