Just as the few other Spirit Severing cultivators were about to jest with this "local," they suddenly sensed something and looked up simultaneously.
In the sky, a burst of radiant light appeared as nine golden dragon shadows broke through the air, accompanied by dragon roars. A majestic figure stepped through the void.
Xuan Yuan Hao, clad in imperial robes, moved with the grace of a dragon and tiger. With each step, a cloud of purple mist emerged beneath his feet, revealing dragon patterns within—a true representation of royal majesty.
"Master Zhou, you've indeed made it difficult for me to find you!"
His voice, like a great bell, caused golden ripples to spread across the lake surface.
With a wave of his large sleeve, Xuanyuan Hao made a purple-gold jade platform engraved with nine dragon patterns appear out of thin air, landing firmly in front of Zhou Qing.
