"Blood Refining Venerable, how could it be you?"
Within the Four Symbols Divine Sect's ranks were the former members of Star Luo Hall, led by Mu Chen and Panyue.
They were all greatly astonished to see the figure suddenly rush out of the Ten Thousand Yin Banner.
By contrast, Gu Beiwu, Gu Lingxiao, and the other members from Yan Province were overjoyed to see the newcomer.
"It's the Second Protector!"
"He's come from Yan Province."
The newcomer was none other than the Four Symbols Divine Sect's Second Protector, the Blood Refining Venerable.
At that moment, the Blood Refining Venerable, seated cross-legged at the fourth formation node, first glanced at Tongtong with reverence and even a little fear.
Then he nodded somewhat awkwardly at Mu Chen and Panyue.
"Fellow Daoists, it's been years. I trust you've both been well.
I joined the Four Symbols Divine Sect long ago. This time, I came from Yan Province on the Great Protector's orders to lend a hand.
Now that we're on the same side again, I hope you'll both offer me your guidance."
"Uh..."
The two were momentarily speechless.
Meanwhile, Tu Ling and the others outside the grand formation were even more shocked and furious.
Tu Ling snapped, "Blood Refining Venerable, you dare betray the Blood Nether Race and help these Lower Realm creatures? Do you know the consequences?"
Sensing the terrifying aura emanating from Tu Ling, fear appeared in the Blood Refining Venerable's eyes, and he lowered his head instinctively.
"I..."
However, when he sensed the little girl's cold, scrutinizing gaze from the other extreme of the grand formation.
The Blood Refining Venerable shuddered, quickly grasped the situation, and immediately raised his head to meet Tu Ling's gaze.
"Hmph, I pledged my sincere allegiance to the Four Symbols Divine Sect long ago and