The eyes beyond the Ninth Heaven were cold and emotionless, like those of a god.
"It's the Sovereign," Xiao Luo said. "He's here."
As Xiao Luo's voice fell, a figure appeared outside the small town.
He wore a qilin-patterned robe, walking with calm, imposing steps as he slowly entered the town.
"You people are having quite a lively time here." The Sovereign smiled as he looked at Nan Feng and the other two. "If I were to ruin this heartwarming family gathering, I'd seem rather heartless."
Nan Feng made an inviting gesture. "Since you don't want to ruin it, why not join us? It's just one more pair of chopsticks."
The Sovereign shook his head. "Forget it. With me here, they probably wouldn't be able to relax."
In the courtyard, the dozen or so Chosen Ones from Dragon City and South City had long noticed the Sovereign's arrival.
Their expressions were taut as they stared nervously in this direction.
The moment they saw any sign that the Sovereign intended to attack, they would... teleport away at top speed to save their lives.
Di Fan took two deep breaths, rose to his feet, and walked toward the courtyard gate.
"What are you doing?" Long Yuan pressed a hand onto his shoulder.
"The Sovereign came for me," Di Fan explained. "If I go with him, he might not make things difficult for you."
"Don't panic. Let's see what happens first," Long Yuan said softly. "My Aunt Nan is here too. If the Sovereign wants to take you away, he'll have to ask whether Aunt Nan agrees."
Your Aunt Nan... who was that?
Di Fan was somewhat confused.
He had always believed that among the Chosen Ones, aside from the famous Xiao Luo and Nan Feng, no one else was a match for