"Hmm..."

At that moment, everyone's gaze instinctively turned towards the direction from which the Flying Shuttle appeared.

In their eyes, a few hints of caution naturally emerged.

This was quite normal.

Anyone who suddenly encounters strangers coming towards them upon arriving at a new place would have some instinctive reflexes to some extent.

Only Ji Haoyuan's expression remained relatively composed.

Because he had already seen through the Illusion-Breaking Gaze to understand the situation inside the Flying Shuttle.

The entire Flying Shuttle contained seven or eight people.

The leader was a man wearing a yellow robe with the word "Dao" embroidered at the hem, and looking around thirty years old.

Nascent Soul mid-stage cultivation.

The few people behind him were all dressed in white robes.

All were at the Golden Core Realm.

This group stopped at about thirty zhang (steps) away from Ji Haoyuan and his companions.

The leading cultivator's gaze swept over Ji Haoyuan's group.

Finally, his eyes settled on Ji Haoyuan.

"Fellow Daoist, I am Zuo Linjun, the Daoist Palace Inspection Envoy. Dare I ask, did you come from an external domain?"

"Hmm...?"

The sudden words from the self-proclaimed Zuo Linjun startled Ji Haoyuan and his companions.

They couldn't comprehend why he could discern their origins at a glance.

Was it because of the aura they carried?

Furthermore,

The other claimed to be the Daoist Palace Inspection Envoy; what kind of power is this Daoist Palace?

Seeing through Ji Haoyuan and his companions' thoughts, Zuo Linjun smiled broadly and explained:

"To tell you the truth, as Inspection Envoys under the Daoist Palace, one of our main tasks is to monitor cultivators coming from various domains."

As he spoke, he flipped his hand.

A Treasure Pearl, glimmering with faint light, appeared in his palm.

"This is the Spirit Communication Pearl, which reacts extremely keenly to abnormal spiritual energy appearing in various places.

Since you came from an external domain, the spiritual energy within you cannot quickly synchronize with that of our Central Earth Divine Continent.

Therefore, confirming your identity is actually not difficult."

So that's how it is.

Upon hearing Zuo Linjun's explanation, Ji Haoyuan and his companions were suddenly enlightened.

Yet, new doubts quickly surfaced in their minds.

Wasn't it said that the Central Celestial Realm has severed communication with other domains?

Why did Zuo Linjun's words suggest that people coming from external domains to this Central Celestial Realm seem rather common?

Zuo Linjun did not continue explaining but held the Spirit Communication Pearl and addressed Ji Haoyuan:

"Fellow Daoist, please speak of your origins; any cultivator coming from external domains to our Central Earth Divine Continent must disclose their origins.

Additionally, and most importantly..."

At this point, Zuo Linjun's expression turned solemn.

"I must ensure that you are not a demon or evil cultivator.

Therefore, next, I invite you and your companions to accept the Demon-Revealing Mirror inspection."

With that, Zuo Linjun raised his hand and tossed it.

With a buzz,

A Treasure Mirror resembling a great sun suddenly appeared above his head, emitting infinite radiance.

Upon seeing this mirror, Ji Haoyuan felt a chill.

It was simply because he sensed a threat from the Demon-Revealing Mirror.

What kind of treasure could make him, at his current cultivation level, feel threatened?

At that instant, two words leaped into his mind.

"Spiritual Treasure!"

The Demon-Revealing Mirror before him was indeed a Spiritual Treasure!

"Fellow Daoist, let's start with you. You only need to walk past this Demon-Revealing Mirror, which can naturally determine whether you are a demon or an evil cultivator."

As he spoke, Zuo Linjun made a gesture of invitation towards Ji Haoyuan.

Among Ji Haoyuan's group, many people's faces inevitably showed a trace of worry.

While they knew themselves not to be demons or evil cultivators,

they had just arrived and immediately encountered a demand to undergo this Demon-Revealing Mirror inspection.

What if there was something strange about it or hidden risks?

"Junior Brother..."

Master Lei Xia couldn't help but speak out.

Ji Haoyuan, however, smiled indifferently and cast an assuring glance toward Master Lei Xia and the others.

Then, without hesitation, he walked directly to the Demon-Revealing Mirror and slowly passed under it.

No abnormal occurrences followed.

Master Lei Xia and the others instinctively breathed a sigh of relief.

Little did they know, Zuo Linjun and his subordinates also secretly exhaled.

The Demon-Revealing Mirror showed no reaction to Ji Haoyuan, indicating he wasn't a demon or evil cultivator.

Being the highest cultivation level person in the group, with him not being a demon or evil cultivator, it seemed unlikely that the others would have any major issues either.

This proved true.

In the ensuing time, Master Lei Xia, Zhang Tianyang, Master Beichen, Miao Zixi, Ji Qingfei, and others walked past the Demon-Revealing Mirror one by one.

The Demon-Revealing Mirror showed no abnormal reactions.

When the last of them passed, the mirror remained unresponsive, bringing a faint, relaxed smile to Zuo Linjun's face.

He then turned back to Ji Haoyuan and said: "No matter where you all previously came from, as long as you are not demons or evil cultivators, our Central Earth Divine Continent naturally accepts you.

Previously, we were just performing our duty. If we have offended you, we hope for your understanding."

Upon finishing, Zuo Linjun formally bowed to Ji Haoyuan.

Ji Haoyuan returned the salute, then tentatively asked:

"May I ask, Fellow Daoist Zuo, about the matter of monitoring demons and evil cultivators, could you tell us specifically what it entails?

Also, regarding the Daoist Palace you mentioned earlier, what kind of power is that?"

By this point, Ji Haoyuan felt no need for further concealment.

Their origins were already known to the others.

Rather than covering up, it was better to inquire plainly.

Upon hearing this, Zuo Linjun developed a few affinities for Ji Haoyuan.

He nodded and smiled at Ji Haoyuan.

"Fellow Daoist wishes to learn of these matters, which is no problem.

I assume you have just arrived at our Central Earth Divine Continent and haven't settled anywhere yet?

How about letting us take you to the nearest Spiritual Tooth Island from here, so you can settle first?

As for what you wish to know, I can explain thoroughly on the way.

How does that sound?"

"If that's the case, then we'll be troubling Fellow Daoist Zuo."

Ji Haoyuan didn't stand on ceremony.

He gestured respectfully to Zuo Linjun.

Zuo Linjun instructed his companions and soon set off with Ji Haoyuan's group toward the mentioned Spiritual Tooth Island.

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