A Dou Sheng was the foundation of any major power, so the origins of the Heavenly Flame Saint were actually classified within the Great Love Alliance. Aside from a few core members who knew where the Heavenly Flame Saint came from, most elders and all disciples only knew the title "Heavenly Flame Saint." As for where the Heavenly Flame Saint had come from—
No one knew at all.
Hearing suddenly that someone had come seeking an audience with the Heavenly Flame Saint, I was somewhat surprised. Logically speaking, the Heavenly Flame Saint was someone from several centuries ago. It was unlikely he had any relatives or friends who could have lived into this era; they had probably all died of old age.
"Who is it?"
The Starfall Pavilion disciple who had reported this shook his head, looking troubled. "Alliance Chief, the other party did not say. But his aura is very powerful. He seems to be even stronger than Deputy Alliance Chief Luo Zhen!"
Luo Zhen was an Eight Star Dou Zong. Someone slightly stronger than Luo Zhen had to be at least an Eight Star Dou Zong, perhaps even a Nine Star Dou Zong?
Such an expert was exceedingly rare throughout the entire Central Plains. Now that one had suddenly appeared, I was genuinely intrigued. Waving my hand, I said, "Invite him in. Take him to the reception hall. I'll be there shortly."
"Yes, Alliance Chief."
The disciple cupped his hands and withdrew. I returned to the Imperial Palace to change into a more formal robe, then prepared to head for the reception hall. But a head suddenly poked up over the courtyard wall. Beautiful and charming—who else could it be but Mu Qingluan?
I was startled. "Senior Sister Qingluan, why are you here?"
Mu Qingluan lay across the