Before long, the ship shook. Sima Qing shook the Dream out from his sleeve, restoring it to its original size before it landed in a plaza.
Through the windows, Gu Ding and the others saw an enormous city shrouded in white mist.
Veiled by the clouds, the sign above the city gates flickered in and out of view, but Gu Ding and the others could clearly make out the four words: "Xiaoyao Immortal Palace."
"Is this Xiaoyao Immortal Palace?!"
Gu Ding had never imagined that this so-called immortal palace would be so vast that it was practically an entire city.
"That's right, this is Xiaoyao Immortal Palace!" Sima Qing suddenly appeared on the other side of the glass in front of Gu Ding and the others. He tapped the glass with his knuckles. "Come out. I'll take you to register."
Only then did Gu Ding and the others file out through the hatch. Once everyone had disembarked, Sea Emperor put away the ship.
"Follow me." Sima Qing waved to Gu Ding's group and headed toward the city gates.
"Wait. Why are you bringing us to headquarters to register? Shouldn't we register directly at the Registration Office nearest to the entrance to the Main Plane?" Gu Ding immediately asked.
"Because you, Gu Ding, are no ordinary candidate. You're a supreme powerhouse who obtained a slot on the Path of the King. Some of the higher-ups of Xiaoyao Immortal Palace want to meet you. Of course, quite a few other holy lands are also very interested in you." Sima Qing finally revealed why he had brought Gu Ding's group here.
Upon hearing that explanation, Gu Ding's expression darkened slightly.
Sima Qing seemed to see something in Gu Ding's expression, and he continued explaining.
"You don't need to worry. On the Main Plane,