Just as the group was drinking and chatting, Jiang Cheng and Yun Yun's gazes turned to the area outside the main hall almost simultaneously.
Yun Yun even stood up from her seat, her face showing surprise, and said, "It's Master's aura... How did he awaken?"
Elder Yun Ling's lips curled into a smile; anyone who threatened the old sect master's plans had to be investigated.
Yunshan stood with his hands behind his back. He didn't summon his battle qi wings, but instead took steps in the void.
Each time his foot landed, ripples would spread across the void. When the ripples dissipated, his figure would already be a hundred meters away, extremely mysterious.
After several such steps, in just a moment, his figure flashed into the center of the plaza.
A gentle breeze blew, his long robes fluttering, giving him an ethereal and otherworldly air.
"Yun'er, come out and explain."
Although Yunshan's voice wasn't loud, each word was exceptionally clear and resonant, making everyone in the hall feel deafened, and their battle qi surged.
Yun Yun rushed out of the main hall, bowing respectfully without hesitation: "Teacher, how did you awaken?"
"I have already advanced to the Dou Zong realm, there's no need to hide any longer." Yun Shan's expression was calm. He glanced at Jiang Cheng, who was still drinking in the main hall. Jiang Cheng's expression was similar to Yun Leng's, both sensing a hint of doubt.
This person had no Dou Qi fluctuations, just like an ordinary person, and his cultivation level was impossible to discern.
Either this person had no Dou Qi at all, just a cripple, or his strength was above his own, at the Dou Zun realm.
Yun Shan hesitated before landing on the ground. Seeing Yun Yun's attire, he frowned and said in a low voice, "Yun'er, why did you come out dressed like this? This isn't like you."
Yun Yun bit her lower lip, knowing that her appearance was unbecoming of a scholar, and replied, "Disciple will change back immediately."
With that, Yun Yun turned and left the main hall of the Yunlan Sect without looking back, leaving behind a bewildered crowd.
They quickly realized what was happening and hurriedly knelt and bowed. They hadn't seen their old sect leader for several years, and were quite shocked to discover that he had broken through to the Dou Zong realm.
Yun Shan remained calm. Most of the people present were high-ranking members of the Yunlan Sect, with few disciples or elders sitting side by side.
Yun Shan ignored the others and went straight to Jiang Cheng, scrutinizing the unfamiliar powerhouse.
"Are you from the Central Continent?"
Jiang Cheng slowly put down his wine cup and said indifferently, "That doesn't seem to concern you. Besides, isn't it a bit of an overreaction for the Yunlan Sect's old sect leader, who has been in seclusion for many years, to suddenly come out of seclusion to ask me questions?"
Yun Shan smiled. "Because of your special status, I was afraid that Yun'er, being young and impetuous, might offend you, so I came out of seclusion myself."
Jiang Cheng sneered. What a cunning old fox! He was pushing all the blame onto Yun Yun to show his attitude and determination.
But if he wanted to act, then so be it.
Yun Shan's fingers twitched slightly. "You can all go back and rest. Tonight, pretend nothing happened. Inform the disciples that they didn't see me. Anyone who speaks out will be punished according to sect rules!"
"Yes!"
Yun Lei and the others, now sober, immediately expelled everyone from the area, telling the disciples to forget what happened today. Anyone who revealed even a single word would face the consequences!
After everyone had left, only Yun Lan Sect's young sect master, Nalan Yanran, the Grand Elder Yun Leng, and the former sect master, Yun Shan, remained in the area.
Grand Elder Yun Leng stepped forward and said, "Old sect master, this person is extremely suspicious. He could very well be a spy from another country!"
"Grand Elder, how can you say that about Master? How could Master be a spy!"
Although the two hadn't known each other for long, Nalan Yanran knew that Master was definitely not that kind of person.
"Yanran, this is none of your business!" Elder Yunling glared angrily. "Go back now, or don't blame me for being impolite!"
"Elder!"
Yunshan raised his hand to stop the two, then said in a low voice, "Your name is Jiang Cheng, right? I have traveled the continent for many years and have never heard of your name. Could it be that your name is fake?"
"Since you are unwilling to reveal your identity, I will not force you."
Jiang Cheng smiled. "What is there to be unwilling to reveal? I will not change my name. My surname is Jiang, and my given name is Cheng."
"Jiang Cheng..." Yunshan still thought of the powerful figures in the Central Continent, but he had never heard of the name Jiang Cheng.
Could he be just an unknown junior?!
Yunshan shrugged. Since that was the case, he could get straight to the point. As long as he was not from those few forces, he could rest assured.
"Since you are named Jiang Cheng, may I ask what brings you to my Yunlan Sect?"
"Drinking and singing, is there something else?"
Jiang Cheng asked in return.
"Although nothing is amiss, the Yunlan Sect does not intend to have much contact with powerful figures from the outside world for the foreseeable future. The banquet ends here today. I, the Sect Master, will certainly pay you a visit later. Would you be so kind as to do so, sir?"
Hearing Yunshan's words, Jiang Cheng slowly stood up, stopping as he passed Yunshan.
Turning his head, he smiled and said, "In that case, I will not disturb you any longer. However, Sect Master Yunshan, before you leave, I would like to offer you a word of advice: 'Do what is not right, and don't overdo it.' If you stop in time, you will be safe."
Yunshan frowned, not understanding the meaning of these words. He wanted to ask something more, but Jiang Cheng had already disappeared. Even he didn't know how the other party had left.
Could he really be a Dou Zun expert?!
Thinking of this, a sense of horror arose in Yunshan's heart. If the other party was truly a Dou Zun expert, why did he appear near the Jia Ma Empire?
Did he have ulterior motives?
Elder Yunling spat, "He just left like that! He really doesn't respect the old Sect Master!"
*Snap*...
A crisp sound rang out.
Yun Leng's face instantly swelled up.
"Ah?" Yun Leng's eyes widened as he covered his cheek, which bore the handprint of a slap. He looked at the old sect leader in confusion. Why would he hit him for
no reason? "You idiot, didn't you see how the other person disappeared?!"
Yun Leng shook his head stupidly. If he could see it, he wouldn't be stuck at the peak of the Dou Wang realm.
"This person's strength is above mine, they should have already advanced to that realm... No, I have to go see Yun'er and find out their identity. If they really are, then you've caused a huge disaster!"
Yun Shan angrily flung his embroidered robe, turned around, and disappeared, leaving behind a bewildered Elder Yun Leng.
At this moment, Elder Yun Leng looked like the third emoji on your phone, standing there dumbfounded, not knowing what had just happened.
Nalan Yanran covered her mouth and secretly laughed. It really was true that if you don't court death, you won't die; you reap what you sow.