Just then, a crimson figure flashed into the hall from outside.
His terrifying speed left everyone in the hall unable to react. Only Xiao Yan sensed a faint fluctuation through his spiritual strength.
The newcomer was a burly old man with crimson hair. Though he wore only a plain hemp robe, an imposing aura radiated from his very bones.
The moment Tang Zhen saw the old man, he rose from the seat of honor and bowed.
"Tang Zhen pays his respects to the ancestor!"
"Please take the seat of honor, Ancestor!"
With that, Tang Zhen moved to step down from the seat of honor.
Within Burning Flame Valley, only one person could command such deference from him.
That was Burning Flame Valley's grand elder, Old Ancestor Huoyun!
Yet just as Tang Zhen tried to take a step, he discovered that he could not move at all.
Old Ancestor Huoyun glanced at Tang Zhen and said casually, "Enough. You're the valley master of Burning Flame Valley. What would it look like if you didn't sit in the seat of honor?"
With that, he walked over to an empty seat opposite Xiao Yan.
After sitting down, Old Ancestor Huoyun studied Xiao Yan carefully.
A moment later, a trace of shock flashed through his eyes. Impressive, boy. Just what secret technique did you use to conceal your cultivation? Even I can't see through it.
A Nine-Star Dou Emperor?
Not even a fool would believe Xiao Yan's cultivation was that low.
The aura Xiao Yan had unleashed earlier had nearly rivaled that of an Initial Half-Saint.
Otherwise, Old Ancestor Huoyun would never have come out of seclusion!
Hadn't he done so because he feared Tang Zhen would be unable to keep their visitors in check?
Of course, Old Ancestor Huoyun's expression remained utterly calm,