Several patrol squads nearby swiftly surrounded the cultivator who had appeared out of nowhere...
One Black Water Sect disciple shouted, "Who are you?"
But when they saw that she was not riding a flying treasure, their expressions turned grim...
The female cultivator in the golden mask casually took out a black token bearing a golden design of the Black Water Sect's three streams...
At once, the disciples' expressions changed, and they all bowed to her in unison.
"Greetings, Guest Elder!"
Guest elders were generally renowned cultivators at the Golden Core Stage or above whom the major sects invited to join them. The tokens they received differed according to their standing.
Among the Black Water Sect's guest elders, those with the highest standing carried tokens with golden designs, indicating that their cultivation and abilities were even more formidable than those of ordinary elders.
Naturally, the status and privileges they enjoyed were beyond those of ordinary elders as well.
The aura she gave off upon appearing left these disciples trembling with fear, afraid to ask another question.
The golden-masked woman swept an indifferent glance over them before fixing her gaze on a disciple of average build. "You! Come inside in a moment!"
The disciple's heart shuddered, and he answered respectfully, "Yes!"
Just then.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh! Three streaks of light quivered as the Blackwater Three Demons flew over. Their gazes shifted at the sight of the golden mask. Why had she come?
Red Dragon Girl flew over to her and bowed respectfully. "Golden-Masked Guest Elder! I didn't expect you to come! Please, come inside...!"
Before Red Dragon Girl could finish, the Golden-Masked Guest Elder cut her off coldly. "What's wrong with you? I already sent out two of my little darlings and sacrificed them to help you, yet you still haven't broken