After receiving the order, the old woman cautiously retreated behind Yue Chan, though her eyes still watched him warily.
After composing herself, Yue Chan gave Shi Qingyun an apologetic smile, while towering waves surged through her heart. His speed alone already surpassed that of many so-called prodigies and monstrous talents of the Upper Realm.
It even surpassed them by far. Even her original self might not be able to match him, not to mention that the methods he had just displayed were also quite extraordinary, and his cultivation had reached the Arraying Realm.
With such accomplishments at his age, he already stood in a league of his own even in the Upper Realm.
"You flatter me, fellow Daoist. It must be fate that I could meet so many outstanding young talents here today."
At the sight of the newcomer, divine power surged within Demoness, and she turned into petals that drifted toward Shi Qingyun. After circling him once, she appeared at his side.
Standing together in midair, the two looked like an immortal couple made for each other by heaven, instantly drawing everyone's gaze.
The cultivators who had initially looked down on Shi Qingyun felt particularly fortunate. Thankfully, they had not voiced their thoughts then.
Looking at that white-clad figure now, they inexplicably felt that he stood tall enough to uphold heaven and earth, an invincible, overwhelming presence washing over them.
Seeing how familiar the two were with each other, Yue Chan could not help looking at them with an unfathomable glint in her eyes, but she suppressed the strange feeling in her heart.
"I have caused much offense today. I hope... I hope you will forgive me."
Although her tone remained icy, her words had softened somewhat. With that, she vanished from where she stood. Before leaving, she glanced