Before the Mountain Gate.
Shao Hao Teng Jiao, the Shao Hao Clan's chieftain, stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze cold and sharp.
Behind him stood dozens of Shao Hao Clan elders, men and women alike.
When he spotted Su Yi, Su Wanjun, and Phoenix World Zenith in the distance, Shao Hao Teng Jiao immediately said, "This Seat has laid out a banquet within the clan. Please!"
His words were concise, without a single unnecessary syllable.
Wang Zhiwu let out a chuckle. "This fellow isn't bad. Knowing we were coming, he took the initiative to welcome us. His filial piety is truly exemplary!"
An uproar instantly broke out.
"What are you, that you dare speak to our clan chief like that?"
"You're courting death!"
"Did Sword Emperor City come here to make trouble?"
"Phoenix World Zenith, what is the meaning of this?"
...The Shao Hao Clan's great figures practically bristled, thoroughly enraged by Wang Zhiwu's words.
Phoenix World Zenith smiled. "Don't misunderstand, everyone. We sincerely came as guests. It's only that young friend Wang didn't know your clan chief's identity and spoke a few heartfelt words."
The hell kind of heartfelt words were those?
The Shao Hao Clan's great figures were so furious their noses nearly twisted crooked.
Yet Shao Hao Teng Jiao remained as calm as ever. "Since you have come as guests, my Shao Hao Clan naturally welcomes you. So long as you do not fear ending up like turtles caught in a jar, you may enter now."
With a sweep of his sleeve, the Mountain Protecting Forbidden Array opened, revealing a mountain path leading into Senluo Grotto-Heaven.
Everyone looked toward Su Yi and the others, wanting to see whether Su Yi and Phoenix World Zenith truly dared enter.
To their surprise, Su Yi readily agreed.