Published: February 24, 2025
Chapter 87: Strong Return
Half an hour later, a Spirit Vessel pierced through the Sea of Clouds, descending from the sky and finally hovering above the Supreme Mustard Seed Time-Space Pagoda.
On the Spirit Vessel, Tang Xinying stood gracefully, with Shen Subing, Shen Wende, and Shen Qingfeng respectfully standing behind her.
Tan Yun was at the back.
The Spirit Vessel caught the attention of thousands of disciples in the training ground. Everyone looked up, not knowing Tang Xinying, but upon seeing Shen Subing's respectful demeanor behind her, they immediately dared not meet Tang Xinying's gaze.
“Disciple pays respects to the Chief!” The disciples knelt one after another, their voices booming.
Shen Subing looked down at everyone and introduced, “Everyone, this is our Immortal Sect Danmai Chief, Tang Xinying.”
Upon hearing this, the disciples were filled with excitement and bowed once more, “Disciple pays respects to Chief Tang!”
This was the first time the disciples were seeing the esteemed Tang Xinying; they did not expect the Chief of the Immortal Sect Danmai to be so beautiful, rivaling Shen Subing.
The disciples were puzzled, wondering why Chief Tang had come to the training ground.
At this moment, the steward guarding the Hall of Authorization, Liu Hongru, flashed out from the hall, appearing beneath the Spirit Vessel, and loudly called out while kneeling, “I was unaware that Chief Shen and Chief Tang had arrived. I failed to welcome you properly; I hope both chiefs will forgive me!”
“Hongru, no need for such formalities. Get up,” Tang Xinying said lightly.
Tang Xinying was not unfamiliar with Liu Hongru; when she was the Inner Sect Danmai Chief, Liu Hongru was her disciple. Later, his alchemical skills flourished, and he advanced to become a mid-level grand alchemist and was promoted to steward.
Tan Yun was even more familiar with him; when Tan Yun was in the training ground, Liu Hongru had intervened to help him when he was provoked by Lu Wu's two direct disciples.
Tan Yun had a good impression of him, as he had helped him and was also a trusted aide of Elder Six, Shen Wende.
“Thank you, Chief,” Liu Hongru stood up, his hair gray.
“Hongru, how long until the Supreme Mustard Seed Time-Space Pagoda opens?” Tang Xinying asked.
“Reporting to Chief Tang, it will open at sunset,” Liu Hongru replied truthfully.
“There are still four hours left. I need to go back and heal; I can’t delay here,” Tang Xinying thought for a moment and then ordered, “Hongru, I have come today to see our Inner Sect Danmai disciples ascend the pagoda. Here’s the plan: close the gates of the disciples currently in seclusion and open the pagoda leading to the 108th level.”
“Understood, I will obey,” Liu Hongru responded, pondering if another genius had emerged from the Inner Sect Danmai. Who wanted to ascend to the 108th level?
In that instant, not only Liu Hongru thought so; the thousands of disciples felt the same.
Everyone was filled with curiosity, eager to know who, aside from the deceased Senior Brother Tan, could ascend the 108th level!
Liu Hongru, feeling perplexed, flipped his hand, and a token rose into the air, shooting into the space above the Supreme Mustard Seed Time-Space Pagoda. It then descended vertically, embedding itself into the groove at the top of the pagoda.
“Buzz—”
The Supreme Mustard Seed Time-Space Pagoda had its restrictions lifted as the surrounding air erupted with cracking sounds, opening the pagoda.
“Both chiefs, the pagoda is now open,” Liu Hongru looked up at the Spirit Vessel and said.
Tang Xinying nodded slightly, turning to Tan Yun and saying, “Let’s begin.”
“Disciple obeys,” Tan Yun responded. As he did, Shen Subing turned to look at him and quietly ordered, “Chief Tang has urgent matters to attend to; I need you to ascend the pagoda as quickly as possible.”
“Disciple obeys!” Tan Yun leaped off the Spirit Vessel, transforming into a shadow as he shot down into the void, appearing on the first level of the Supreme Mustard Seed Time-Space Pagoda, his body enveloped in spiritual power swirling, thick spiritual power concealing his figure and face!