Baili Hongzhuang and the three beasts were ready to attack, believing that it might be other cultivators who had arrived.
If such a situation arose, the intruder must be an enemy!
Inside the stone chamber, it was quiet. Baili Hongzhuang's gaze was locked onto the passage above, uncertain whether it was the Sect Master or an Elder who had come.
Before long, a figure appeared in the sight of Baili Hongzhuang and the three beasts.
However, upon seeing this person, both Baili Hongzhuang and the three beasts wore expressions of confusion.
They had never seen this person before. He was neither the Sect Master nor an Elder of the Tian Gang Sect.
The newcomer appeared to be around fifty years old, with a benevolent and righteous face filled with the marks of time. He was different from the villain Baili Hongzhuang had anticipated.
"Master, this old guy is quite powerful," Little Black's reminder echoed.
Baili Hongzhuang's pitch-black phoenix eyes flickered with a hint of seriousness. She was well aware of it too.
She couldn't sense even a trace of spiritual energy from the man. In such cases, there were usually two possibilities: either he was an ordinary person without cultivation, or his strength was extremely formidable, perfectly concealing his aura.
Between these two possibilities, Baili Hongzhuang naturally didn't believe it was the first one.
After all, there were no ordinary people in the Tian Gang Sect.
The old man also revealed surprise upon seeing Baili Hongzhuang. His wise and bright eyes filled with astonishment as he stared at Baili Hongzhuang, as if he had witnessed something unimaginable.
"Who are you?"
The old man took a step forward, grabbing Baili Hongzhuang's shoulders with both hands, his gaze as sharp and irresistible as a hawk.
The sudden action caught Baili Hongzhuang off guard. She furrowed her eyebrows, wanting to break free from the old man's grip. However, his strength was too great, and she couldn't struggle free.
Most importantly, she didn't see any intention to kill in the old man's eyes. On the contrary, there was a complex emotion that she couldn't quite understand.
After realizing that the old man had no intention to harm her, Baili Hongzhuang couldn't help but speak, "I am Baili Hongzhuang. And who are you?"
Hearing Baili Hongzhuang's response, the old man finally understood. He immediately released his grip on Baili Hongzhuang's shoulders, but his eyes revealed a hint of disappointment.
"So, you're Baili Hongzhuang."
The old man quickly recovered from his previous state, and his weathered face regained its benevolent and gentle expression. "Beichen actually told you the secret of the stone chamber. It seems he trusts you wholeheartedly."
Listening to the old man's chuckle, Baili Hongzhuang was momentarily stunned, but soon she understood.
In her deep, abyssal eyes, there was surprise and delight. She had always wanted to meet Situ Yan, the one who raised Emperor Beichen, and now she had the opportunity to meet him in person.
"I greet the senior."
Baili Hongzhuang gracefully performed a salute, her delicate and beautiful face showing deep respect.
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