Lin Tian finally revealed himself, taking the form of the Vine Dao Venerable, though he still concealed his aura so that only the four women could see him.
The four fairies suddenly started in alarm and took defensive stances. Then, when they saw Lin Tian, delight spread across their faces.
"You're not dead! You really aren't dead! Ah!"
Fairy Qiongxiao let out an excited shriek.
"Holy Mother Wudang pays her respects to the Cult Leader!"
Holy Mother Wudang's beautiful eyes shone, and she immediately stepped forward to salute him.
Fairy Yunxiao and Fairy Bixiao also stepped forward and bowed, their faces blossoming with delighted smiles like lotus flowers, breathtakingly beautiful.
"Yunxiao pays her respects to the Cult Leader!"
"Qiongxiao pays her respects to the Cult Leader!"
"Greetings, fairies."
Lin Tian returned their salute and asked again, "How did I become your Cult Leader? Haven't you mistaken me for someone else?"
"Absolutely not! You're the one!"
Fairy Qiongxiao giggled. Dressed in a red gown, she had an alluring face and a graceful figure. Her fiery charm washed over him, an appeal no ordinary person could resist.
"You look so young, Cult Leader. Is this how you looked when you attained the Dao? How long have you been cultivating?"
Like a little girl, she circled Lin Tian, her eyes darting about, her large, beautiful eyes brimming with curiosity.
Lin Tian was speechless. Instead of answering, he turned to Holy Mother Wudang.
"So cold and aloof," Fairy Qiongxiao muttered.
"Little Sister Qiongxiao is rather mischievous. Please don't take offense, Cult Leader."
Holy Mother Wudang shot Bixiao a glare, then began explaining in a gentle, flowing voice.
"You may not know this, Cult Leader, but a few days ago, our sect's Master, Saint Tongtian, suddenly descended into the Primordial World. He had found a