"Wang Xuanfeng, shut up!"
A sudden change erupted. Old Man of Heavenly Secrets roared in rare fury, his eyes bloodshot as he stared at Wang Xuanfeng.
Azure light rippled between heaven and earth, the Bridge of the Mortal Realm spanning the lofty sky as though it might suppress everything below at any moment.
"Old man, have you gone mad?!"
Wang Xuanfeng was startled, and his expression darkened.
"Hmph..."
Old Man of Heavenly Secrets snorted coldly. "Do not insult the ancestors of my Heavenly Secrets City."
"What?" Wang Xuanfeng froze. "The ancestors of Heavenly Secrets City? That little girl?"
"Shut your mouth!"
Old Man of Heavenly Secrets grew even more furious. "That was the ninth City Lord of Heavenly Secrets City, a peerless woman who shook the world, an ascended immortal—City Lord Chu Xi!"
"Chu Xi!"
Wang Xuanfeng was taken aback, inexplicably finding the name familiar.
Luo Tongtian's gaze flickered. "Her? She was actually in this reflection of time!"
"Martial Uncle, tell me more!" Wang Xuanfeng hurriedly asked.
Luo Tongtian glanced at Wang Xuanfeng and said blandly, "Let the Heavenly Secrets old man explain. She was a legend. Of course, apologize first—she rendered Heavenly Secrets City no small favor."
Surprise filled Wang Xuanfeng's eyes as scattered fragments of memory surfaced in his mind.
Without hesitation, he gave Old Man of Heavenly Secrets a slight bow. "My apologies. I spoke out of turn."
The anger in Old Man of Heavenly Secrets gradually faded. He lightly waved a hand. "Forget it. This old man also lost his composure. War God Xuanfeng, do not take offense."
Then he began to explain. "The Sword God was right. Ancestor Chu Xi bestowed upon Heavenly Secrets City the grace of remaking us anew. Outsiders cannot be allowed to disrespect her."
Old Man of Heavenly Secrets spoke at