Joining Shouxian Pavilion

Li Chengjie landed before the mountain gate. The gate-guarding disciple had long since received word and hurriedly bowed in salute. "Senior Li, the Great Elder is already waiting in the hall. Please follow this junior."

Li Chengjie nodded and followed behind the disciple, walking up along the bluestone steps.

After passing through several layers of restrictions, an ancient, simple great hall appeared ahead. The hall doors stood open, and several figures could be seen faintly inside.

The disciple stopped outside the hall doors and bowed. "Senior Li, the Great Elder is inside. It would be improper for this junior to enter, so please go in on your own."

Li Chengjie stepped into the great hall.

The hall interior was spacious and bright. The four walls were carved full of ancient runes, giving off faint spiritual light.

At the center of the hall, Ming Yan stood with hands behind his back. Behind him stood several Deity Transformation cultivators, old acquaintances from the Golden Fire Xuanyuan Temple.

When they saw Li Chengjie enter, their gazes fell on him in unison.

Ming Yan still looked the same, his face thin, his beard and hair grizzled, golden fire dual attributes spiritual light flowing around his body, his aura deep as an abyss. When he saw Li Chengjie, he slightly nodded, a trace of satisfaction flashing through his eyes.

Li Chengjie took a few steps forward and cupped his hands. "Great Elder."

Ming Yan raised a hand in a token gesture of support and said calmly, "Li Chengjie, Pavilion Master Xuanqing wants to see you. Come with me."

Li Chengjie's heart tightened. Pavilion Master Xuanqing wanted to see him? He had thought Ming Yan had sought him out only to draw him into Shouxian Pavilion. He had not expected Xuanqing to personally appear.

He nodded.