It was an enormous hall, so vast that its end could not be seen at a glance.
Yet everywhere in sight were all kinds of modern office desks, chairs, and equipment, while the staff seated before them were exceptionally busy.
"This is the first-floor office hall. It handles matters concerning lower Higher Planes. Our Xiaoyao Immortal Palace oversees a total of eighteen Higher Planes, so there is a tremendous amount of information to process every day."
"This is also where we obtained information about all of you. Aside from the Selection Tournament, gathering the rest of the information took some time. After all, you are not native residents of Higher Planes, but ascended from Basic Planes. There was no malicious intent behind these investigations. We mainly wanted to understand you and conduct a preliminary review, while also screening out terrorists."
Sima Qing explained with a smile.
"Understood!"
Gu Ding nodded. He had no particular opinion to offer on the matter. Naturally, he was displeased that his group's background had been investigated. However, during the years of the Gu Ding Pirate Crew's rise, there had been little information about them that could not be brought into the light. Their exposure had been too high; most of what they had done could be recounted clearly, one by one, even by ordinary residents. Besides, Gu Ding felt that his group had nothing to hide.
"I'll take you upstairs to meet our Palace Lord and the other senior members. Even if you ultimately choose not to join Xiaoyao Immortal Palace, there's no harm in getting acquainted. Besides, our Palace Lord truly admires you and your companions, Gu Ding." As Sima Qing spoke, he led Gu Ding and the others toward the elevator.
Gu Ding and the others followed.
After entering the elevator, Sima Qing