Just as Hai Bodong's peak Dou Emperor might intimidated the entire scene, leaving the Misty Cloud Sect elders caught between a rock and a hard place and the atmosphere taut as a drawn sword—
Whoosh!
A streak of azure light shot out from the depths of Misty Cloud Mountain like a startled swan piercing through the clouds. In an instant, it landed in the center of the plaza, positioning itself directly between Hai Bodong and Ge Ye's group.
As the light faded, it revealed an incomparably graceful figure.
The newcomer also wore a moon-white gown. Her figure was elegant, and her temperament was as cold and pure as a white lotus atop a snowy mountain.
Though a veil concealed her face, making her features impossible to discern, her exposed eyes resembled autumn waters and cold ponds—deep, tranquil, and carrying an unquestionable authority.
The aura emanating from her body had likewise reached the Dou Emperor level. Though it was not as vast and domineering as Hai Bodong's, it was more condensed and enduring.
She was none other than the current Sect Leader of the Misty Cloud Sect—Yun Yun!
"Sect Leader!"
"Greetings, Sect Leader!"
Yun Yun's appearance made all the Misty Cloud Sect disciples feel as though they had found their backbone. They all bowed in salute, their voices filled with reverence. Even the elders lowered their heads slightly in acknowledgment.
Yun Yun calmly swept her gaze over the crowd before finally resting it on Hai Bodong, who stood before Xiao Yan. Her cool voice flowed into everyone's hearts like a clear spring in the mountains.
"Ice Emperor, you are a guest from afar. Why must you be angered?"
Her gaze then shifted to Xiao Yan, whom Hai Bodong was protecting behind him. Her tone remained calm, yet carried the decisiveness of