Chunyu Ji cautiously replied, "That person is of the same lineage as Shen Baishuang, and is by no means an incompetent. However, Guardian Jin Ling possesses the Ring Escape Technique, and even if the battle turns unfavorable, he can withdraw promptly. I believe the odds of victory or defeat are about equal."
Standing amidst the clouds, Zhang Yan bowed and said, "Greetings, Daoist Jin Ling."
Old Jin Ling, seeing Zhang Yan approach, scrutinized him for a moment and then suddenly shouted sharply, "So it's True Master Zhang of Han Yuan Sect; one of our elders in the Xuanyue Sect was killed by Shen Baishuang. We can't find the whereabouts of Daoist Shen now, but I've long heard you share the same lineage. I might as well take your head back to pay homage."
Zhang Yan was slightly surprised, then chuckled, clasping his hands, saying, "Thank you, Daoist Jin Ling, for informing me that we are enemies. In that case, I must not let you return. I shall strive to take your life."
