His gaze then turned to Ian, a hint of solemnity flashing across his face.
Ian met his gaze calmly, exuding no pressure or imposing aura.
But Li Yan's expression gradually changed. With his Perception as a Middle Stage of Legend, he couldn't see through this young man's depths.
He could only feel... as if a true Fixed Star was hidden within the other's body.
Scorching, vast, and unfathomable.
"General Wei, this is..."
Li Yan spoke, his voice tinged with a newfound caution.
Wei Song took a step forward and stood beside Ian.
"Elder Li, let me make a formal introduction. This is Mr. Yin, and he is also my teacher."
"He was previously guarding the Black Abyss Rift."
Li Yan's eyes narrowed. The Black Abyss Rift... he had been there once, a century ago.
Back then, he was still a Level Four Grandmaster. He had followed his family's elders on an inspection, and just by standing at the Rift's edge, he felt as if his very Soul would be sucked in.
