From their actions just now, Nie Yun had already seen that Dugu Xiao of the Dugu Family was likely the leader and the strongest. Next came Xuanyuan Chaos Star, who had fought him earlier.
As for that seductive woman and Song Yu, one could tell from their faces alone that they were not easy characters to deal with. Their strength was probably no weaker than Daoist Xiaoteng's—perhaps even greater.
"Looks like Brother Nie hid things from me quite thoroughly. With strength like yours, you're even a few notches stronger than I am!"
Seeing Xuanyuan Chaos Star cease his attack at Dugu Xiao's words, Nie Yun let out a breath. Turning around, he saw Daoist Xiaoteng walking over with a bitter smile.
He had always addressed Nie Yun by name before, but calling him "Brother Nie" now showed that he had fully acknowledged Nie Yun's strength.
"You flatter me, Senior Xiaoteng. My strength is still far from enough!" Nie Yun hurriedly shook his head.
"Far from enough? If I had faced Young Master Xuanyuan's attack just now, I definitely wouldn't have been able to block it. Yet you not only blocked it successfully, you remained utterly calm afterward. Your strength has likely long surpassed mine!" Daoist Xiaoteng's face held neither envy nor jealousy, only delight and astonishment.
"You're too modest, Senior!" Nie Yun knew his own situation best. He laughed and did not continue dwelling on the matter.
"The Black Dragon Saint Venerable Ruins lie deep within the Demon Realm, fraught with danger. If everyone is ready, let's set out now!" Dugu Xiao waved a hand and took to the air first.
"Leaving now? I heard the ruins won't open for at least another month. Isn't it a little early to head over now?" The seductive woman lightly stretched her slender