"Whoosh!"
Just as Jiang Yun was looking around, a sudden sound tore through the air. He raised his head and looked into the distance, only to see the fierce gales in the space ahead ripped apart as several streaks of light swept out. Powerful Spiritual Energy fluctuations radiated from all of them. They were all experts above the Earthly Sovereign level, with Heavenly Sovereigns among them.
"Who goes there? This is a vital stronghold of the Great Thousand World. The time for the Great Thousand Covenant has not yet arrived, yet you dare approach Northern Wilderness Hill without permission?"
The rushing sounds drew closer as seven streaks of gray light shot over from afar. Within several breaths, they appeared before Jiang Yun, revealing seven middle-aged men dressed in gray robes.
Jiang Yun swept his gaze over them and found that they were gaunt and expressionless. However, the Spiritual Energy fluctuations faintly emanating from their bodies were far from weak. They were all Great Perfection Earthly Sovereign experts, with one Spirit Grade Heavenly Sovereign among them.
Judging by their attire, they should have belonged to the Guardians of the Tomb. Only they would dispatch such a powerful patrol.
Jiang Yun took his Demon King Slayer token from his robes and said softly, "Jiang Yun, Demon King Slayer of the Great Thousand Palace. I have come to Northern Wilderness Hill to meet the Undying Lord."
The pupils of the Heavenly Sovereign leading the seven abruptly contracted at his words, though his stiff expression remained unchanged. Taking a deep breath, he cupped his fists toward Jiang Yun and said in a somewhat hoarse voice, "So the Demon King Slayer has graced us with his presence. Since you have business with the Tomb Master, I shall take you to him."
Although he had not