The Qingyun Sect members stared at Chen Ze on the high platform, whose appearance was strikingly similar to Chen Fan's. Beyond their shock, their eyes were filled with confusion and curiosity.
Their gazes shifted back and forth between Chen Fan and Chen Ze, their expressions complicated.
Chen Ze, standing atop the high platform, had reined in his cultivation aura and looked no different from an ordinary mortal at first glance.
Yet Lin Bingchun and Li Heng beside him stood rigidly on either side like guardian deities, their expressions solemn.
That positioning alone silently revealed Chen Ze's noble identity and lofty status.
"Senior Brother, who exactly is that person standing between General Lin and Chief Steward Li?" Yu Xingsi lowered his voice and asked softly, his tone full of confusion.
"He is the master of the Myriad Phenomena Domain," Chen Fan replied quietly.
Upon hearing this, Yu Xingsi could not help blurting out, "Senior Brother, you look so much alike to the Domain Lord. Could he be your brother who was separated from you for many years, or perhaps..."
Chen Fan hurriedly stopped him. He knew exactly what Yu Xingsi wanted to say.
But Chen Ze had never explicitly revealed his identity, so Chen Fan could only continue concealing it.
Chen Fan smiled and shook his head. Everything was left unsaid; as for what others might guess, there was nothing he could do about it.
Yu Xingsi and Zhou Quan exchanged glances. Though they had countless questions in their hearts, seeing that Chen Fan was unwilling to say more, they could only suppress their curiosity.
Standing on the high platform, Chen Ze slowly swept his gaze over the crowd below. "Today, everyone has gathered here for two reasons. First, to celebrate the glorious victory in the battle of Wanze City. Second,