"Clang...!"
As the hall doors swung open, three figures appeared outside.
Mu Chen, Panyue, and Gu Chenfeng strolled into the hall.
At the sight of the arrivals, those inside wore varying expressions.
Among them, Pei Jin and the female sword cultivator from the Infinite Sword Sect reacted most conspicuously.
Pei Jin looked stunned and embarrassed, while the female sword cultivator's eyes revealed guilt and shame.
At that moment, Mu Chen's and Panyue's gazes immediately locked onto the woman.
"Fellow Daoist Hantian!?"
All three, including Gu Chenfeng, looked astonished.
They had never expected Cold Heaven Venerable, whom Star Luo Hall had long been searching for, to appear at this meeting-and in the Infinite Sword Sect's camp, no less.
Facing their gazes, Cold Heaven Venerable first lowered her head, then raised it to look straight at the three, her expression gradually turning cold.
"Sorry, I have already joined the Infinite Sword Sect."
Hearing this, Mu Chen's and Panyue's eyes both dimmed, and they sighed inwardly.
Among the Star Luo Hall disciples who had previously evacuated with Cold Heaven Venerable, survivors had revealed something.
While they were being pursued by the Soul Devouring Beast, Cold Heaven Venerable had immediately told everyone to fend for themselves in the face of the powerful enemy's pursuit, and she had fled alone as well.
It seemed she had abandoned them.
Although the two had harbored suspicions, they had still been unwilling to believe it.
Only now did they believe it all.
Perhaps the Star Venerable's fall and the loss of their sect grounds had made Cold Heaven Venerable lose faith in Star Luo Hall's future.
"Everyone has their own aspirations. Since you have made your choice, Fellow Daoist Hantian, you have our congratulations."
After saying this indifferently, Mu Chen did not spare her another glance.
Cold Heaven