An incense stick later, Fang Chen was brought to the Qi Sensing Pavilion in the inner sect of Azure Cloud Peak.
Along the way, Fang Chen spoke with the Inner Disciple leading him. His name was Nie Chuan, and he was a disciple of Cold Pine Ridge in the inner sect.
The inner sect's Qi Sensing Pavilion stood five stories tall, with white walls, carved beams, painted rafters, and soaring eaves. It was far grander than the pavilion in the outer sect.
Although Fang Chen had advanced to Inner Disciple through the Trial Path, he still had to come to the Qi Sensing Pavilion for testing and to have his Identity Token remade.
An Inner Disciple's Identity Token was different from an Outer Sect Disciple's. It had far more powerful functions.
When Fang Chen entered the pavilion's main hall, he found it empty. The floor was paved with White Marble, polished to such a glossy shine that anyone walking across it could see their reflection clearly.
Nie Chuan led Fang Chen into a spacious Secret Chamber and said, "Junior Brother Fang Chen, wait here a moment. I'll find someone to conduct your test!"
Fang Chen nodded. "Sorry for the trouble, Senior Brother Nie Chuan!"
Nie Chuan smiled faintly at him. "No need to be polite. It's my duty!"
With that, Nie Chuan turned and left.
A short while later, Nie Chuan returned to the Secret Chamber with a woman in a pale yellow Gauze Dress. She had fair skin, a slightly full figure, and a round face. Her eyes were large and her features delicate; compared with slender women, she had a charm all her own.
At the sight of Nie Chuan and the Yellow-Robed Woman, Fang Chen immediately stood and bowed slightly to them.
Nie Chuan looked at Fang