Space was torn apart as a huge spatial vortex was formed, as if it was connected to another world. At this moment, a majestic figure appeared before the pitch-black spatial vortex that caused one's heart to palpitate.
That figure was initially incomparably huge, but when it appeared, it had already returned to its normal size. All the gazes of Hokuang Reiwon were filled with shock as they looked over.
It was a black-robed elder. His hair and beard were all white and his face appeared a little old. However, there was a fearsome pressure being emitted from him. That pressure even caused the space around him to slightly tremble.
It was as if the entire heavens and earth had submitted to his feet.
An indescribable pressure enveloped over, causing the Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy, which was originally in a state of celebration, to instantly turn silent. Not to mention the students, even some of the Elders had paled as they looked at that figure. They had never felt that kind of pressure before. In fact, even the strongest person in the Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy, Lord Northern Sea, did not possess such a suffocating pressure.
Just what was the identity of this person who had suddenly appeared? He was actually powerful to such an extent.
The spatial vortex squirmed in the distant sky. After the appearance of the god-like black-robed old man, several specks of light appeared within the vortex, followed by deep beastly roars.
Subsequently, everyone saw over a hundred silver giant cranes with berserk lightning coiling around their bodies flapping their lightning wings as they passed through the spatial vortex and quietly hovered behind the black-robed old man.
Only at this moment did everyone realise that there was a knight donned in silver armor sitting on each of the lightning cranes. They held huge silver spears in their hands.
Although they did not speak, there was a solemn killing aura that swept out, akin to a powerful army. That imposing aura caused the faces of countless students to turn pale. Those knights riding on the lightning cranes had definitely experienced countless battles of life and death. This was a genuine army, not a group of scattered soldiers.
This was a group of lightning crane knights.
If they were to launch an attack, it was likely that even a Sovereign expert would not be able to withstand it.
Mu Chen also stood up at this moment, his expression grave as he looked at the black-robed old man, as well as the lightning crane riders behind him. Those lightning cranes should be the Lightning Swallowing Cranes that were ranked twenty-fourth on the Spiritual Beast Ranking.
With so many of them appearing, it was sufficient to show the terrifying strength that the Luo God Clan possessed.
When this group of mysterious people appeared, Hokuang Reiwon was obviously shocked.
However, the academy quickly recovered. Immediately, the sound of air being torn apart resounded in the sky. One by one, the Elders swiftly rushed into the sky. Their faces were filled with vigilance as they looked at this group of people.
Behind these elders, a large number of Punishment Hall troops were also on full alert.
However, faced with the vigilance of the Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy, that group of people did not advance an inch. The black-robed old man at the front only lightly swept his gaze over them. In the end, his gaze locked onto a certain direction.
There.
A girl who was growing more and more beautiful, slender and elegant.
She looked at him with a calm expression.
Upon seeing the girl, an undetectable trace of a benevolent smile appeared on the dignified face of the old man. In the next instant, his gaze landed on Mu Chen, who was standing beside Luo Li.
Although they were separated by a considerable distance, in that instant, Mu Chen could still sense an extremely frightening pressure penetrating through space and enveloping him.
That pressure had even caused a sliver of a crack to appear on the giant boulder beneath his feet.
However, the range of that pressure was extremely well controlled. Aside from where he was standing, there wasn't the slightest bit of pressure leaking out.
Luo Li seemed to have sensed something with her sharp senses. Immediately, her brows slightly knitted together as she moved forward.
Extending his hand out, Mu Chen held onto her jade-like wrist as he gently shook his head. He knew that if he needed Luo Li to stand before him during their first meeting, this ruler of the Luo God Clan would be completely disappointed in him. Although, perhaps, he might not have any expectations for him.
Mu Chen maintained a calm expression on his face. Only Luo Li, whose hand was being held by him, was able to sense the faint trembling of his hand. Beads of perspiration seeped out from his back, causing his clothes to be somewhat wet.
The pressure from an Earth Sovereign was truly too frightening.
If Luo Tianshen had any killing intent in his heart, he could probably kill Mu Chen with a flick of his finger.
But no matter how much pressure he was enduring, Mu Chen's expression was still calm. Although the pressure had only lasted for less than two minutes, it had already caused Mu Chen's body to feel a little numb.
Thus, when the pressure suddenly retreated like a tidal wave, Mu Chen realised that he couldn't even move his body. Because of the strength in his hand, he had even left a finger mark on Luo Li's wrist.
In the distant sky, Luo Tianshen slowly retracted his gaze and faintly said, "You do have some endurance, not as bad as I had imagined."
Behind Luo Tianshen, there were two Lightning Eater Cranes that were closest to him, with two men sitting on each of them. Their ages were roughly twenty-seven or twenty-eight, donned in silver armour, looking valiant and extraordinary.
The two of them clearly had a high status, but they weren't close to each other. They did not converse much, as if their relationship wasn't too close. However, killing intent was concealed between the brows of the two of them, as if they were Asuras with their eyes closed.
When the Lightning Crane Cavalry looked at the two silhouettes, their eyes were filled with respect from the bottom of their hearts. Clearly, the two of them weren't simple.
When they heard Luo Tianshen's indifferent voice, their eyes, which did not have any ripples, moved as they vaguely looked in that direction with a peculiar expression.
Whoosh.
A silhouette soared into the sky from within Hokuang Reiwon and Dean Tai Cang appeared. He wore a grave expression as he looked at Luo Tianshen. Before he could speak, a familiar laughter had already resounded between the heavens and earth.
"Haha, what a rare guest. I never expected that the Luo God Clan would come to Hokuang Reiwon. It's my fault that I did not go out to welcome you."
A hunchbacked elderly figure appeared beside Dean Tai Cang. It was Hokuang Reiwon's Northern Sea Dragon.
Upon seeing the appearance of the Northern Sea Dragon, all of the students quietly breathed a sigh of relief. Within the Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy, it was clear that this person was the true pillar of stability.
When Luo Tianshen saw the Northern Sea Dragon, he had also directed his gaze over.
There was a smear of shock in his eyes. He must have sensed the latter's strength.
They were both Earth Sovereigns.
"You must be the Northern Sea Dragon of Hokuang Reiwon, right?
This old man is Luo Tianshen, I hope that you won't blame me for my sudden visit. "Luo Tianshen faintly smiled.
"So it's the Luo God Clan's Patriarch, I have long heard of your name."
The Northern Sea Dragon smiled as he cupped his fists. He had retracted the frivolity that he had in the past and appeared more solemn.
Although he had also stepped into the Earth Sovereign Realm, he knew that there was still a considerable gap between him and Luo Tianshen. After all, the latter had stepped into the Earth Sovereign Realm a long time ago, while he had only made his breakthrough a year ago.
When Luo Tianshen's name resounded.
He only had an ordinary reputation.
"Patriarch Luo, may I know the reason for your visit to our Hokuang Reiwon?" Dean Tai Cang saw the Northern Sea Dragon and felt relieved in his heart.
He quietly heaved a sigh of relief in his heart. Immediately, he politely cupped his hands together and smiled.
"I'm here to bring my granddaughter home. I believe the two of you won't obstruct me, right?" Luo Tianshen smiled.
Dean Tai Cang and the Northern Sea Dragon exchanged a glance before looking in the direction of the Goddess Luo Association. In the entire Hokuang Reiwon, the only one that could be related to the Luo God Clan was probably that girl. However, they never expected that Luo Li would be Luo Tianshen's granddaughter.
That also meant that she would be the next Empress of the Luo God Clan.
"The students of Hokuang Reiwon are free.
As long as you don't violate the rules, you can decide whether to leave or leave. We will not interfere. "Hokuang Reiwon smiled.
"Then I'll have to thank the two of you."
Luo Tianshen nodded his head. Shortly after, he took a step forth and disappeared.
When he disappeared, the two men behind him had also disappeared.
Above the headquarters of the Goddess Luo Association
Space fluctuated and three silhouettes appeared before Luo Li and Mu Chen under countless gazes.
"Li 'er, follow me home."
Luo Tianshen looked at the girl that was getting more and more outstanding with a trace of gratification on his face. He smiled towards Luo Li as he stretched his hand out.
Luo Li looked at the old man before her as she bit her rosy lips. She turned her head to look at Mu Chen and nodded her head with great difficulty.
Her steps were light and her steps were exceptionally slow and heavy. Her glass-like eyes were filled with a heart-wrenching gloom.
Looking at her silhouette, Mu Chen couldn't help feeling a sour sensation in his nose despite being mentally prepared. He couldn't help clenching his fists in his sleeves. If he was powerful enough right now, perhaps no one would be able to take her away from his side.
He was still too weak.
Mu Chen took a deep breath. At this moment, he understood that he needed more power. That's because he didn't want to experience this scene a second time.
All of a sudden, Luo Li's footsteps came to a halt. In the next instant, she furiously turned around and smashed into Mu Chen's embrace. Her slender jade-like arms tightly wrapped around his waist, while her pearly white teeth tightly bit down on her rosy lips, to the point that a sliver of blood had even appeared.
Mu Chen also tightly hugged the girl in his embrace.
This scene made the members of the Goddess Luo Association feel a little sour in their hearts.
Luo Tianshen quietly watched this scene, while the gazes of the two men behind him rippled. They took another glance at Mu Chen before shifting their gazes away.
Mu Chen slowly released Luo Li as he lowered his head and whispered in her ears, "I will not allow anyone to take you away from me in the future. No one!"
His voice was unhurried and firm, carrying an unquestionable tone that moved one's heart.
Luo Li's beautiful eyes were brimming with tears. She knew that for the sake of this goal, the youth before her would have to put in so much effort that it would cause her heart to ache. However, at this moment, she did not say anything and only nodded her head heavily.
She retreated before turning around and brushing past Luo Tianshen. However, she did not touch his shriveled hand. Evidently, she still felt some resentment in her heart.
"Young Patriarch."
The two men behind Luo Tianshen smiled towards Luo Li as they bowed and placed their palms on their hearts. "Your riders are waiting for your return."
With a wave of their hands, three dazzling lightning-devouring cranes flew over. One of them was elegant and slender. Luo Li's figure moved as she landed on it.
As Luo Li boarded the lightning-devouring crane and was about to leave, Luo Tianshen looked at Mu Chen for the first time with no emotions on his aged face.
Mu Chen had also raised his head as he looked at the old man that supported the last glory of the Luo God Clan. Compared to him, the old man's face was calm.
Fearless.