Xiao Yan looked at the densely packed Starfall Pavilion disciples before him, barely able to conceal the excitement on his face. Turning back, he found both Yao Lao and Xiao Fan watching him encouragingly.
Seeing this, Xiao Yan hesitated no longer. His expression turned resolute as he stepped forward, stood before the assembled Starfall Pavilion disciples, and declared in a ringing voice, "I, Xiao Yan, will not let any of you down!"
Boom!
As his words fell, the auras of several Heavenly Flames erupted within Xiao Yan. Terrifying pressure spread from his body, and excitement rose on the faces of the Starfall Pavilion elders and disciples as they sensed it. Their cheers swept through the entire Small World like a tsunami.
"Welcome, Young Pavilion Master!"
Only after dismissing the excited Starfall Pavilion disciples outside did Venerable Feng lead Xiao Yan and the others into a spacious hall. Mu Qingluan followed behind him, her gaze constantly stealing toward Yao Lao at his side.
Mu Qingluan had long heard of Venerable Yao, whose fame resounded across the continent.
Moreover, as Venerable Feng's disciple, she knew the place Venerable Yao held in his heart. Over time, she had unconsciously come to regard Venerable Yao as her own elder. Now that she was seeing Yao Lao for the first time, she naturally struggled to contain her curiosity.
Looking at Yao Lao's kindly expression, she found it hard to connect him with the world-renowned Venerable Yao. The same went for the disciple beside him. Who could have imagined that this young man wearing such a warm smile was the genius who had slain several Dou Zun from the Hall of Souls?
Sensing Mu Qingluan's gaze, Xiao Fan turned and met her eyes. Mu Qingluan gave a slight nod, then discreetly looked away.
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