Ye Fan paused slightly, smiled, and set down Meng Qi, whose face was dark with embarrassment.
Ye Fan had a fairly favorable impression of Meng Qi. After all, he had witnessed Meng Qi's earlier transformation in its entirety. Whether it was the carefree stroke that shattered the Four Tribulations or the resolute stroke that severed karma, both had left a good impression on Ye Fan.
In the end, Meng Qi had chosen Primal Celestial Venerable between the two paths. Ye Fan more or less understood his reasoning: he believed the Three Pure Ones could not be resisted and did not wish to drag the others down with him.
Loyal and righteous, decisive and responsible—he barely met Ye Fan's standards.
"Thank you, Brother Ye..."
Meng Qi spoke softly and straightened his clothes slightly.
Though he was uneasy, he was still at the Dharma Body level. The state of mind he had tempered through ten years of quiet meditation now came into play, slowly calming the turmoil within him.
He thought, I've even fought the Demonic Buddha. Why should I be nervous about meeting Xiao Sang's father?
"Go on."
Ye Fan more or less understood Meng Qi's feelings. He smiled helplessly and said, "Father is waiting for you."
"Mm..."
Meng Qi nodded and slowly walked toward the main hall.
Tap, tap, tap...
Amid the sound of footsteps, Meng Qi entered the hall at an unhurried pace.
The hall was immense, yet exceedingly simple. Aside from several seats, it was completely empty. Chaos hung above its vaulted ceiling, while the entire hall was nearly transparent, faintly revealing unpredictable passageways connected to strange worlds.
Upon a throne in the hall sat a Lofty Figure with a calm expression. Xiao Sang stood beside him, smiling lightly at Meng Qi.
That figure was dim and shadowy,