Just then!
A breeze swept through Cloud Inn, dew clinging to the new leaves on the branches as a figure quietly arrived.
She neither flew through the air nor announced her name. She simply walked slowly upon the floating clouds, her steps exceedingly light, yet each step seemed to land upon the heart of heaven and earth's currents, making the mountains, rivers, and spiritual veins tremble faintly—not with a roar, but with a natural resonance.
It was a woman.
Her hair was exceptionally long, black as night, falling from her shoulders to her waist. There were no excessive ornaments; it was merely tied loosely with a plain white ribbon.
Her brows and eyes were gentle, her features clear. She was not breathtaking at first glance, yet the longer one looked, the more tranquil and profound she seemed, like moonlight reflected in a clear spring—warm and gentle, yet possessing an indescribable clarity.
"Senior Apprentice-Sister!"
"Sister Yue Ci!!"
"Pay homage to Senior Apprentice-Sister!!"
The Five Elements Sect Disciples here erupted in excitement, looking at Man Yue Ci with faces full of reverence. Yu Yuan Ting nearly threw herself at her.
"Greetings, fellow Daoist Yue Ci..." A flash of amazement passed through the eyes of the Heavenly Secrets Dao Palace disciples as they hastily cupped their fists.
Wu Dao and You Li were startled. They could not detect the slightest imposing aura from this woman, not even a trace of cultivation... The clouds and mist beneath her feet seemed to have appeared there of their own accord, utterly natural!
"All my junior brothers, junior sisters, Yuan Ting."
When Man Yue Ci spoke, her voice was extremely soft, yet utterly steady. Like a wisp of wind in the morning mist, it brushed over the heartstrings without startling or disturbing them, yet made people