It was indeed a coincidence that Tao Qian had just blended into the crowd when he noticed some familiar faces.
These were the female cultivators from the Daughter Palace who, after the turmoil of the "Longevity Star Transit" and the "Annihilation of Nature and Spirit," had dispersed from their original group—yet here they were again.
However, whether before or now, none of the female cultivators recognized him.
Tao Qian didn't intend to do anything in particular; he simply stood silently. This time, his disguise required no further acting, for apart from his face, all other details matched perfectly with the appearance that Tao Qian should have at this moment.
He had barely landed and merged with the crowd when—
The sensation of palpitation in his mind peaked directly.
A terrifying aura materialized out of the void, and the next moment, it descended fiercely.
Not far ahead, within the raging rage—bereft of power—of the Meiling area.
The void, without any warning, split open.
