Above the altar of the Western Sacred Mountain, light surged. After a moment, Jingyan and Yuliu's eyes lit up as they saw a jade-crowned young man step out from the flowing light. His expression was somewhat cold, but when his gaze fell upon the two girls, their hearts fluttered with secret shyness.
"Young Master Xu, Lord Qiao sent us four sisters to assist you in eliminating the new Human Emperor. Yaohua and Qingying have already gone ahead to the Loulan Golden Palace to gather intelligence on the new Human Emperor."
Yuliu said softly, "Young Master, we should now go meet up with them..."
Xu Shenghua nodded slightly. "Let's finish this matter quickly. I need to return to Heaven. This mortal world is not suitable for a long stay."
"Yes."
Jingyan and Yuliu answered in unison.
The three were about to set off when suddenly a vast, ocean-like aura emanated from the distance, causing all three of them to change their expressions.
"What a powerful aura! Who is it?" Xu Shenghua frowned, his gaze turning toward the direction from which the aura was coming.
They saw a dazzling sword light hurtling toward them at an astonishing speed from the distant horizon. Even in the daytime sky, it was dazzling.
"It's a sword cultivator! And one with extremely high cultivation!" Jingyan said with a grave expression.
As soon as her words fell, the sword light had already arrived before the three of them. Then the light receded, revealing a middle-aged man dressed in a green robe.
This middle-aged man had a plain appearance, but his eyes were sharp as an eagle's, making it difficult for others to meet his gaze.
"Are you three from Lord Qiao?" The middle-aged man glanced at the three of them and asked coldly.
Xu Shenghua stepped forward and cupped his fists. "I am Xu Shenghua. Might I ask how I should address you, senior?"
The middle-aged man said coldly, "I am Qin Mu. Where is Lord Qiao?"
"Qin Mu?"
Hearing this name, the expressions of Xu Shenghua and the other two changed.
Qin Mu, the State Preceptor of Yankang, was also one of the most powerful figures in the State of Yankang. They never expected him to appear here.
"State Preceptor Qin, Lord Qiao is not here at the moment." Xu Shenghua steadied himself and replied.
Qin Mu nodded. "I know. I've come looking for you."
"Looking for us?" The three of them exchanged glances, seeing confusion in each other's eyes.
Qin Mu said calmly, "Since Lord Qiao has sent you to kill the new Human Emperor, then you'll come with me. The matter of the new Human Emperor, I will handle it myself."
"This..." Xu Shenghua showed hesitation.
Qin Mu frowned. "What? Not willing?"
Xu Shenghua quickly said, "I wouldn't dare. It's just that Lord Qiao's orders are..."
Qin Mu cut him off. "Lord Qiao's orders, I will speak to him about personally. Now, you come with me."
With that, Qin Mu turned and walked away, giving the three of them no chance to refuse.
Xu Shenghua and the other two exchanged helpless glances, then had no choice but to follow.