"Zhenyuanzi, I trust you know this Daoist's identity, nephew?"
Seated within Wuzhuang Temple, Zhenyuanzi smiled at Young Master Long. "May I ask where you come from, nephew? And when did you obtain the inheritance of my Brother Hong Yun?"
"I..."
Hearing Zhenyuanzi's words and seeing that he had already confirmed his identity as a Hong Yun successor, Long Aotian was startled once more. His mind fell into disarray, and he completely forgot even the excuse he had prepared beforehand.
"You needn't worry, nephew. Within Wuzhuang Temple, not even Saints can detect our conversation. You may speak freely."
Zhenyuanzi thought Long Aotian was afraid of being exposed and did not dare answer, so he hurriedly explained.
"Fine!"
Even Saints can't do anything here. As a mere Grand Unity True Immortal, how could I possibly escape your clutches? Young Master Long sighed helplessly and could only confess honestly.
"My name is Long Ao. I come from Longshan Fort in Xuzhou, Central Plains Great Shang, Southern Jambudvipa. I once bought a piece of refined iron ore from a street stall and accidentally discovered a Soul Scattering Gourd Shard within it."
"A few days ago, I entered Two Realms Pass and was ambushed. I took out the Soul Scattering Gourd Shard and defeated my enemy with the Soul Scattering divine ability, but that exposed the shard. Great Sorrow Demon Lord and the others attacked me and seized it."
"The gourd shard was stolen, my followers betrayed me, my cultivation was crippled, and I was gravely injured. I ended up in a ruined temple somewhere in Two Realms Pass. At the brink of life and death, I obtained Master Hong Yun's inheritance from a damaged statue in that temple."
Young Master Long recounted the entire course of events to Zhenyuanzi without concealing anything.
"You obtained