Under the rules agreed upon earlier, battles between Core Formation Stage Cultivators began at dusk. Foundation Establishment cultivators would hurry to withdraw before then, since even the shock waves from a clash between Core Formation Stage Cultivators could kill them.
When Lin He entered the Golden Drum Plains, the place was already deserted. After all, Core Formation Stage Cultivators were far fewer in number than Foundation Establishment cultivators.
Lin He arrived at a desert, the meeting place he and Nangong Wan had agreed upon. She had yet to arrive, so he sat down to meditate while he waited.
After a while, a graceful figure suddenly appeared. It was Nangong Wan.
Seeing Lin He, Nangong Wan approached him and said, "Sorry for the wait."
"I only just arrived myself." Lin He shook his head, then took out the Flowing Cloud Banner and handed it to her.
"Once activated, this Ancient Treasure creates a cloud of mist that blocks divine sense probes. Use it to hide in the sky and wait for an opening."
This was the strategy they had discussed beforehand. Nangong Wan had also spent some time familiarizing herself with the Flowing Cloud Banner, a superior Ancient Treasure, so she showed no awkwardness in using it now.
Soon, a cloud of mist rose and enveloped her entire figure. Nangong Wan flew into the air with it and merged into the nearby clouds. At the same time, she employed the Nameless Qi-Concealing Technique, hiding herself completely.
Even Lin He could detect nothing with his divine sense. Only then did he relax.
As for him, despite being a target of both the Ghost Spirit Sect and the Spirit Controlling Sect, he acted brazenly, making no attempt to hide.
Lin He controlled Lan Chou, having him carry him through the air on the