"I apologize, Master Lin, Dojo Leader Hong. I'm half-winged. Please believe me when I say that I didn't sneak into the dojo as a spy or anything similar. I simply arrived at Earth coincidentally while avoiding my pursuers, and I was fortunate enough to enter the dojo. While training in the dojo, I never bore any intention to harm the dojo, my masters, or any of my fellow students!"

He spread his wings wide, and his irises turned gold.

Ye Xianchen likewise strode forward. Runic inscriptions crept up her arms, and a sharp, black tail emerged from her lower...