Published: December 31, 2024
"Disciple, you absolutely cannot slander Senior Wudao. If it weren't for Senior Wudao, I would have fallen multiple times already. Are you suggesting that I collude with outsiders to harm Guangcheng Palace?"
Guangcheng Fairy spoke coldly, her killing intent soaring into the sky. The aura she exuded was terrifying, like an ocean that submerged everything.
Several Venerable-level Elders present had their expressions change slightly; Guangcheng Fairy's aura was frightening. Had she really just broken through to the initial stage of the Saint Realm? She was not at all weaker than these seasoned initial-stage Saints.
Guangcheng Palace Master’s eyes lit up.
"Alright, everyone, let’s not say too much. Since you are indeed a benefactor of my Guangcheng Palace and have important matters to discuss with me, let us proceed to the main hall of Guangcheng Palace for a discussion."
As soon as Guangcheng Palace Master’s words fell, a radiant light appeared beneath her feet, like a moonlight bridge that instantly led deep into Guangcheng Palace. She stepped onto it, graceful like a girl picking lotus flowers, and with a gentle tremor, she entered the depths of Guangcheng Palace.
“Humph! Senior Wudao, please follow me.”
Guangcheng Fairy snorted coldly, leading Qin Chen onto the moonlight bridge, entering the depths of Guangcheng Palace.
Xu Xiong, Zuo Rongguang, and other Venerable Elders closely followed behind. As for the ordinary disciples, Holy Sons, and Holy Daughters, they could only remain outside, engaging in discussions amongst themselves.
The palace of Guangcheng Palace was magnificent yet simple and minimalist. Upon entering, Qin Chen and others saw Guangcheng Palace Master already seated in a chair at the back of the hall, waiting for everyone to enter.
"Brother Wudao, the previous matter was clearly just a misunderstanding. Your intervention allowed our Holy Daughter of Lucky Book to break through to the Saint Realm, making you a benefactor of Guangcheng Palace." Guangcheng Palace Master squinted her eyes and spoke gently, her voice soft. Coupled with her youthful appearance, she indeed had the presence of a young girl.
However, the hidden aura she emitted made everyone clearly understand the terror of Guangcheng Palace Master.
At this moment, Guangcheng Palace Master spoke, and Zuo Rongguang, Xu Xiong, and others stood by silently, not uttering a word. However, Zuo Rongguang, whose cultivation was even above Xu Xiong, stood at the front of the hall, one of the strongest experts in Guangcheng Palace aside from the Palace Master, listening quietly.
"Brother Wudao, I heard Elder Xu Xiong say that you have important matters to discuss with me. May I ask what you mean by important matters?" Guangcheng Palace Master looked at Qin Chen, her gaze deep, as if she wanted to see through him entirely.
Qin Chen nodded and glanced around. "Palace Master, there are many people here..."
"Hmph! We are all Venerable Elders of Guangcheng Palace, Saint-level experts. What important matters need to be concealed from us? Palace Master, do not be deceived by this fellow. I view him as highly likely a spy from one of the other four major forces." Zuo Rongguang suddenly sneered.
"Enough." Guangcheng Palace Master shot a displeased glance at Zuo Rongguang and then focused on Qin Chen. "Brother Wudao, you can rest assured. Everyone here is a Saint Elder of my Guangcheng Palace. There will be no problems if you speak freely."
Qin Chen maintained a calm expression and nodded. "If that is the case, then I will speak. I have come to Guangcheng Palace this time for two reasons: first, to meet Guangcheng Fairy, and second, to inform the Palace Master that a certain force has already infiltrated Guangyue Heaven, intending to unite with other forces to harm Guangcheng Palace during this upcoming alliance conference, aiming to dominate all of Guangyue Heaven."
"What? There are forces infiltrating Guangyue Heaven, intending to be detrimental to us?"
Guangcheng Palace Master, along with Zuo Rongguang and everyone else, turned their attention to Qin Chen.