"Qingzhuo was fortunate enough to encounter a benefactor. With that benefactor's guidance, he survived his deadly trial and could finally cultivate with me in peace."
"Oh? A benefactor? May I ask who your beloved disciple's benefactor was?"
Su Qingzhuo did not answer, instead looking toward his master.
Feng Fen nodded, and only then did Su Qingzhuo speak.
"This junior was fortunate enough to encounter Venerable Ranxi of the Haoran Sect."
After receiving this unexpected yet unsurprising answer, Mingjia had Feng Fen and his disciple take their seats before speaking.
"Fellow Daoist Feng Fen, I presume you know why I have come. Would you be willing to cast a divination?"
Feng Fen sighed.
"Venerable Mingjia, has your sect already received news sent down from the Upper Realm?"
Mingjia was not surprised that Feng Fen knew of this matter and admitted it readily.
"Yes. An Old Ancestor of the sect who ascended to the Upper Realm sent down his Lifebound Sword, telling us to guard the Weiyu Realm well. But we do not wish to remain too passive, so we intend to send someone to ascend and take a look."
Feng Fen shook his head.
"Venerable Mingjia, this is beyond what I can divine. However, the Founding Ancestor of the Tianyun Sect once cast a divination and foresaw a calamity befalling the Weiyu Realm. As for the matter you mentioned, you must wait for the right moment.
"When that moment arrives, no matter who ascends, it will bring only benefit and no harm to the sect and the Weiyu Realm."
Mingjia stroked the jade cup in his hand, lowering his eyes as he pondered the meaning behind Feng Fen's words. After a moment, he raised his head.
"How long must we wait for this moment?"
Feng Fen smiled with profound meaning.
"Once