The first to spot this disciple was Senior Brother Xu of Wuming Hall. He saw only a tall, thin figure drift up the mountain peak like a ghost, and assumed it was a senior brother from their own sect. He hurriedly rose to his feet. The dozen or so elite disciples opposite him were all stunned. Only when they turned around did they see the distant figure, and all were startled. Setting everything else aside, this lightness skill alone surpassed theirs by more than a level. He had already reached the peak without drawing their notice. If this had been a sneak attack... the very thought sent chills down their spines.
Who exactly was this senior brother?
But when the man drew near, everyone became even more puzzled.
They had thought he would be an inner sect disciple, but although his robe was ancient and simple, it was not the attire commonly worn by male inner sect disciples of the Incense-Passing Cult. Moreover, his face was covered. The male disciples of Yi Xiang Peak did not seem to have such a rule. Only inner sect female disciples who had received the true teachings were qualified to wear veils.
But if he was an outstanding disciple of Wuming Hall, his clothing was not Wuming Hall's standard uniform either. Besides, everyone present was an elite outer sect disciple. Who did not know whom? There was no need for this man to cover his face, was there?
Still, no one raised their guard. In You Lan Grand Canyon, if a fierce beast appeared, then it would be proper to heighten one's vigilance, lest one be bitten by the beast. But at this time, who else could be in You Lan Grand Canyon besides disciples of the Incense-Passing Cult?
No one dared be negligent.