"Chen Ping!"
"The sect has issued an order. I need to take part in the Mystic Heaven Realm's once-every-ten-years Sect Ranking Tournament!"
"I don't know when I'll return!"
"I'll leave this Withered Glory Pavilion in your care!"
Jiang Fan called Chen Ping over and gave his instructions.
"If anyone comes to visit during that time, just tell them the truth!"
"If it's not an urgent matter, there's no need to send me a message. Wait until I come back, and I'll handle it then!"
Hearing this, worry appeared on Chen Ping's face.
Clearly, he also sensed that there might be something wrong with this Sect Ranking Tournament.
"Senior Brother Duan... be... careful!"
"I, Chen Ping, will take good care of the cave residence and await Senior Brother's triumphant return!"
Jiang Fan nodded.
"Mm..."
Then he swept a glance at the quiet room in the rear courtyard.
"While I'm away, you can use the cave residence's cultivation resources!"
"Seize the opportunity and strive to step onto the path of proper cultivation as soon as possible!"
Chen Ping's eyes were slightly red as he bowed deeply.
"Thank you for your guidance, Senior Brother. Chen Ping will not disappoint you!"
Once he finished giving his instructions, Jiang Fan lingered no longer.
His figure moved, transforming into a streak of flowing light as he flew toward one of the peaks of the Sky Dome Mountain Range.
The Combat Readiness Hall had originally been Heaven Sect's place for large-scale sect missions and the allocation of supplies.
Now, for the Mystic Heaven Realm's once-every-ten-years Sect Ranking Tournament, it had been specially remodeled.
When Jiang Fan arrived, there were already quite a few disciples coming and going in the broad square before the hall.
Jiang Fan stepped through the main doors.
In the main hall, he