Yaochen's dragon roar shook the heavens. His golden silhouette streaked across the skies of Heaven Dou City, drawing citizens to a halt as they gazed upward, their faces filled with awe and curiosity.
As the Holy Dragon slowly descended, Salas, who had long been waiting in the square outside Heaven Dou City's Spirit Temple, immediately led a group of clergy forward. He bowed and spoke respectfully:
"Your subordinate Salas respectfully welcomes the Great Enshrined!"
Qian Daoliu was the first to leap from the dragon's back, his bearing steady and upright.
Qian Renxue followed close behind with Xiao Wu, Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, and the Shui sisters. Yaochen shrank, turning into a streak of golden light that merged into Qian Renxue's soul ring. His presence vanished, drawing gasps of wonder from the surrounding Spirit Hall disciples.
"Rise."
Qian Daoliu spoke evenly. His gaze swept over the neatly assembled clergy in the square before settling on Salas.
"Has there been any movement from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan?"
Salas straightened and hastily replied:
"Great Enshrined, Yu Yuanzhen has recalled the clan's core disciples and is now leading the entire clan in awaiting your arrival at their mountain gate. In addition, Yu Luomian sent word that, upon hearing the young lady and her companions would accompany you, the younger generation of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan wished to take the opportunity to spar and see the strength of Spirit Hall's new generation."
A flicker of excitement crossed Qian Renxue's eyes.
"Sparring? Perfect! Let's see how formidable the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's disciples are!"
Xiao Wu and Shui Yue'er nodded along, their faces brimming with eagerness.
Seeing the girls so full of youthful vigor, Qian Daoliu's lips curved into a faint smile.
"Sparring would be good. It will also let Yu