He wasn't afraid of Bai Yuan himself, but of the Xuan Yang Court that Bai Yuan represented. That was the true source of his apprehension.
Unfortunately, the Celestial Profound Sect was desperately short on capable members at the moment.
'Am I supposed to go to the Zhengyang Sect in person? If I did that, I'd be throwing away the millennia of prestige the Celestial Profound Sect has built.'
As Linghu Yang was lost in thought, a disciple rushed into the main hall, his expression anxious.
Linghu Yang frowned. "What has you so flustered?"
The disciple replied, "Sect Leader, Elder Qiu Qiong of the Zhengyang Sect is here to see you."
At these words, a sharp glint flashed in Linghu Yang's eyes.
"Show him in at once!"
Soon after, an elderly man in a brocade robe walked slowly into the hall.
"Greetings, Sect Leader Linghu."
Seeing the elderly man appear alone, Linghu Yang looked puzzled. "Did our sect's Vice Sect Leader Xia not return with you, Elder Qiu?"
