As the Everlasting Creed’s faith and a product of faith power, Bu Yaolian was meticulous and calculating, able to regulate his expression. For instance, upon encountering joyous news such as being promoted to Fourth-in-Command, he showed hardly any trace of delight.

“Greetings, Third-in-Command.” Bu Yaolian bowed and scraped before Yun Mengmeng with deference. The Everlasting Lineage’s hierarchy was strict and brooked no overstepping of one’s place.

She is Yun Zhi’s good sister; it’s only fitting that her status is higher than mine.

Now, the Everlasting Lineage boasted one immortal, Lu Yang—who could defeat Li Haoran—and two half-immortals. In other words, the Everlasting Lineage’s four members were minimally equipped with combat prowess at the half-immortal level—a well-trained...