Chapter 648 Familiar People
They sat on the back of Baili Muchen's natal magical beast. The phoenix flapped its wings, the wind and clouds surged, and they shuttled above the sea of clouds. The sunlight sprinkled dappled on Luo Li's face, and her light blue tights fluttered in the wind.
Baili Muchen steered the phoenix quietly, and it moved forward at high speed. Below was a deep abyss, with clouds and mist entwined like ribbons, and from time to time, there was a glimpse of strange peaks and rocks.
Luo Li closed her eyes, feeling the wind blowing in her face, silently thinking about everything she was about to face. Her determination was like the hardest rock on the top of the mountain, unshakable.
Her gaze was firm as she looked towards the misty mountaintops in the distance. There, the Zhutian League's headquarters was hidden in the vastness that was invisible to the naked eye. There, an unknown meeting was quietly waiting for her.
She will figure out what role the Zhutian League plays in what she wants to do.
Sunset Mountains.
The headquarters of the Zhutian League is located on the top of the most central mountain in the Sunset Mountains, the most dangerous mountain in the Jinglong Domain. It is an excellent place that is easy to defend and difficult to attack.
Luo Li stepped into the Sunset Mountains. She was surrounded by towering ancient trees with dense branches and leaves that covered the sky and blocked out the sun. Only a few rays of light penetrated the treetops and shone mottled light on the ground.
The mountains were shrouded in mist, and from time to time the roars of monsters echoed in the valley, which was heart-wrenching.
She followed Baili Muchen and the team through the dense forest, the dead leaves under their feet making a rustling sound.
In the distance, on the top of the mountain, shrouded in clouds and mist, one can vaguely see an exquisite and magnificent tall palace, solemn and mysterious, exuding an inviolable majesty.
The palace seemed to be suspended in the clouds, and the glass stones occasionally flickered in the sunlight, dazzling and brilliant.
The palace was surrounded by a faint blue light, like a barrier woven by ancient runes, isolating it from all noise and danger.
Exquisite wind chimes are hung on the eaves of the palace, swaying gently in the wind, making clear and pleasant sounds, which contrast sharply with the roars of monsters in the valley, adding an incredible tranquility and peace to this place full of dangers.
There were twelve people in the team that followed Baili Muchen this time. They looked at Luo Li who was following behind Baili Muchen, and showed a hint of curiosity.
However, since Baili Muchen did not take the initiative to introduce herself, they did not ask, but only occasionally cast a glance at Luo Li.
Luo Li followed Baili Muchen. He brought Luo Li and the others to a teleportation array. After stepping in, they arrived outside the palace on the top of the mountain.
She raised her eyebrows slightly and asked sideways, "Is this the headquarters of the Zhutian League?"
The palace is majestic and hidden in the clouds and mist, as if it is a treasure left by heaven to the human world.
The square in front of the temple is spacious and paved with bluestone, and every inch of it reveals the accumulation and vicissitudes of time.
Rare and precious spiritual plants rarely seen in the world can be seen everywhere, and spiritual butterflies that even Luo Li has never seen are dancing around. It is completely different from the deafening roar of beasts at the foot of the mountain. It is so quiet here that only the whispers of petals touching the ground can be heard.
Luo Li's eyes swept over all of this, and she couldn't help but feel a little shocked. The headquarters of the Zhutian League actually hid such a paradise.
Baili Muchen smiled and nodded, "That's right, but usually only the leader and his men are here."
In the distance, an ancient pavilion is hidden in the lush greenery. The wind chimes hanging on the corners of the pavilion ring softly in the wind, crisp and pleasant, like the sound of nature, complementing the surrounding scenery.
He took the lead and walked forward, "Let's go, Miss Luo, the leader and the others should be waiting for you."
He turned back to look at Hongying and the others, "Just wait for me here."
As she stepped into the palace, the atmosphere instantly changed, and Luo Li could feel several powerful gazes converging on her.
Those gazes, like substance, were both scrutinizing and gentle, causing her to move her fingertips involuntarily.
The air is filled with a faint scent of sandalwood, which interweaves with the occasional sound of stringed instruments coming from afar, creating a tranquil and far-reaching picture.
The powerful gazes surrounding Luo Li did not make her feel uncomfortable.
She raised her head slightly, her eyes sweeping across the pillars that appeared and disappeared, trying to find the source of those gazes, but unfortunately she found nothing.
Following Baili Muchen, they arrived at the door of the main hall.
Baili Muchen pushed open the door of the hall, and Luo Li saw several people in gorgeous clothes and with extraordinary temperament sitting on both sides of the main seat. From their eyes, Luo Li saw extremely complicated emotions.
There’s a lot of anticipation, a bit of skepticism, and even a hint of excitement.
An old man with white hair and beard, his eyes revealing the wisdom and gentleness of having experienced many vicissitudes of life. He slowly raised his hand, as if silently inviting, or as if weighing something.
Luo Li's eyes met theirs, and a hint of doubt flashed across her eyes. The attitudes of these people were quite different from what she had imagined.
She had thought these people would be very vigilant, or suspicious and interrogative, but she had never expected this to be the case.
She cleared her throat, looked up at Baili Muchen, and said with a smile, "Who are these people?"
Upon hearing this, Baili Muchen slightly turned sideways and introduced Luo Li with a gesture that was both respectful and recommendatory:
"This is Senior Yunyouzi, the First Elder of the Zhutian Alliance. As for the others, they are all elders within the alliance. They learned of the arrival of a distant guest and have come to greet you. You will be told their identities in person shortly."
After the introduction, Baili Muchen was also a little confused, "Where is the leader?"
The old man who raised his hand just now was Yun Youzi. He said, "Mu Chen, there were some problems with the seal yesterday, and the leader went to solve it."
Luo Li's eyes flickered slightly, and she said casually, "Then I won't be able to see your leader today."
"No, no, no." Yunyouzi said anxiously, "He will be back soon. Please wait here for a while, little girl."
Luo Li nodded slightly, her eyes swept over the people on the high seat, and she pondered in her heart.
After waiting in the hall for about half an hour, Yun Youzi smiled and said, "The leader is back."
Luo Li turned around and saw the palace door being gently pushed open. A ray of sunlight came in, illuminating a man in a green shirt, with long silver hair and an extraordinarily handsome face.
He walked with a steady pace, and his brows revealed a majesty and calmness that should not be underestimated.
The man's eyes swept across everyone in the hall, and finally met Luo Li's gaze, as if he could see into people's hearts.
He nodded slightly, a gentle yet deep smile appearing on the corner of his mouth. That smile was like the warm sunshine in spring, instantly easing the tense atmosphere in the hall.
The man walked over slowly and said, "Sorry for the wait."
Everyone stood up, "Leader."
Luo Li looked at the man and narrowed her eyes. Is this the leader of the Zhutian Alliance?
Looking at those silver eyes, Luo Li felt familiar. Had she seen this person somewhere before?
Luo Li was filled with doubts and was about to ask when the man's silver eyes suddenly flashed with a gleam, gently catching her gaze.
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