Silence descended upon the cultivators as all eyes fixated on the scene unfolding before them: a youth, seemingly not even in his twenties, standing amidst the chaos.
"Could he be our reinforcement? He looks so young."
"Who is he? Is he from the imperial forces or perhaps one of the prestigious academies?"
"He's definitely not ordinary."
Speculations buzzed among the nearby cultivators, each unable to resist pondering the identity of the youth who effortlessly killed dozens of soul beasts.
Meanwhile, Long Tian's brow furrowed as he recognized the surroundings. Unlike before, when thick black smoke obscured his vision, he now realized they were near the Tianji district, where Liu Qian resided. Yet, she was nowhere to be found.
"Something must have happened... Where are you, Qian'er..." Long Tian whispered under his breath.
