The treasure ship slowly descended before Violet Luo City's East City Gate.
The purple-robed middle-aged man was the first to step off the treasure ship.
His gaze swept over the two stone statues of Xiezhi and Bi'an guarding either side of the city gate, and he praised, "The Cui Family truly deserves to be called an ancient clan that has endured since time immemorial. Their foundations are extraordinary—both these stone statues already possess an aura of divinity!"
Behind the purple-robed middle-aged man, the gathered experts all smiled and echoed his sentiment, their expressions carrying a trace of reverence.
"Fellow Daoist Ran, this is the first time that I and the others have come to Violet Luo City. We'll have to trouble you to lead the way from here on."
The purple-robed middle-aged man looked toward someone.
The man wore a dark robe, his face as fair as jade, a jade flute in hand.
He was none other than Ran Tianfeng, an elder of the Sky Nether Sect.
The body-refining Emperor who had once been defeated by Su Yi!
"My lord, you are too courteous. This is what Ran ought to do."
Ran Tianfeng answered with a solemn expression.
Then he walked straight to the city gate.
A force composed of Cui Family experts was stationed there.
Its leader was a formidable man clad in heavy armor.
"I must trouble you, friend, to report to your family head. Tell him that Ran Tianfeng of the Sky Nether Sect has accompanied a number of distinguished guests from the Great Wilderness Profound Abyss Alliance to pay a visit."
Ran Tianfeng gave a slight respectful bow and stated his purpose.
The formidable man was immediately startled. Not daring to delay, he clasped his fist in salute and said, "Please wait a moment, Your Excellency."