Wen Nanxun's red robes fluttered, making her look exceptionally dashing in the immortal hall. The Maiden's attitude toward Xu Ying was ordinary, but toward Great Bell, she was exceedingly respectful.
Xu Ying was unconvinced. "Nanxun, why are you favoring one over the other?"
Wen Nanxun explained, "Your token was given to you by True Lord Yongle, while Brother Bell's token was given by True Lord Daoji. True Lord Yongle's status is far inferior to True Lord Daoji's, so naturally I have to favor one over the other. Besides, I came here specifically to receive Brother Bell, not you. Someone else is coming to receive you."
Hearing this, Xu Ying smiled. "Then where is the fellow Daoist coming to receive me?"
"I saw him just a moment ago. We came together, but he went to lure away Chaos Lord's bell. He should be nearby too."
Wen Nanxun explained, "Different Dao Alliance Tokens bring different Dao Alliance envoys to receive their holders. The two of us come from different Dao Halls. I come from Nirvana Temple, while he comes from Hongwu Hall. Hongwu Hall's status in the Dao Alliance is not high, and is far inferior to Nirvana Temple's."
At that moment, something in the Sea of Chaos slammed into the immortal hall where they were staying. The two people and Great Bell looked outside, only to see many shattered fragments of buildings.
Some of the broken walls still bore mottled bloodstains.
Wen Nanxun's heart jolted. "It seems to be that fellow Daoist from Hongwu Hall. He went to lure away Chaos Lord's bell, but failed."
Xu Ying and Great Bell could not help feeling grief-stricken. That envoy from Hongwu Hall had clearly been smashed to pieces by Chaos Lord's bell before he even had time to escape.
"Now that the fellow