The Immortal Envoys guarding the immortal gate seemed to be acquainted with Elder Gong. As soon as the three entered Chang Jing Heaven, they took the initiative to greet him.
"Why, if it isn't Brother Gong. It's truly been a long time. I heard you were exiled to Zhangwei Mountain. Have you returned this time because you've been transferred back?"
"Not so soon."
Elder Gong smiled and waved his hand, exchanging a few pleasantries with the two gatekeeping Immortal Envoys.
"Pearwood Heavenly Immortal's fiftieth-thousand birthday is approaching. I specifically came back this time to attend her esteemed birthday banquet. While I'm at it, I can also take this opportunity to catch up with some old friends."
The gatekeeping Immortal Envoy smiled knowingly and gave Elder Gong a look that said, "I understand." His gaze casually swept over the man and woman behind him. Once he realized they were merely in the Human Immortal Realm, he paid them no further mind.
"Do these two have passes for Chang Jing Heaven?"
Elder Gong shook his head. "I haven't had time to arrange them yet. There's still plenty of time, so after returning to my residence, I plan to make a special trip to obtain passes for them."
"Fine. As long as they're handled within seven days. We'll also be attending Heavenly Immortal's birthday banquet before long. We can gather again then."
"Haha, certainly, certainly. Then I'll be on my way first. Until we meet again, haha!"
After they had moved far away from the immortal gate, Elder Gong explained to Xu Chunniang, "You heard it just now. I returned this time for Pearwood Heavenly Immortal's birthday banquet."
Xu Chunniang nodded lightly. "Pearwood Heavenly Immortal should reside in the Third Heaven, right?"
"Correct. One of my old friends now serves at Pearwood Heavenly