Swish, swish—
As her words fell, two figures flashed out from within Lanyue Sect's mountain gate.
Both were Spiritual Connection True Persons, and to Xue Qingluan, they were old acquaintances.
One was Ding Xiu, True Person Guichen, who had led a group of cultivators from other sects to Daoyuan Mountain years ago.
The other was Chang Chengsheng, True Person Guanxing, who had led Lanyue Sect's cultivators to the Twilight Ancient Path.
These two were both renowned figures in the Northwest.
But in a situation like this, their cultivation, strength, and standing were simply not enough to warrant notice.
Chen Yang was now a genuine high-level True Intent Cultivator. Two mere Spiritual Connection True Persons were ants he could crush with a twitch of his fingers.
Facing such a mighty expert, Ding Xiu and Chang Chengsheng's expressions were ugly to the extreme.
Yet because of the disparity in cultivation between them, the two had no choice but to force smiles and salute. "We lowly cultivators greet Senior, the head of the Yang family, and young friend Qingluan."
Hearing this, Yang Lingqing lowered her gaze to look at them. She did not return their salute, merely asking Xue Qingluan beside her, "I have heard that Lanyue Sect has three great protectors. Why have only these two appeared? Where is the third?"
"Reporting to Patriarch, the other is True Person Qingguang, blood brother to Sect Master Yue Wuxiang. He suffered grievous injuries while traveling abroad in the past and has since been recuperating within the sect's grotto-heaven."
"I see."
Yang Lingqing nodded in understanding, then cast a glance at the two below and said, "It would have been more appropriate if all three had come. With only two of you coming out to receive us, it seems our knocking was not loud enough."