Third Elder and Zheng Yuan brought numerous disciples from the Tianshui Sect to the manor entrance, preparing to welcome Princess Leping.
Although Third Elder and Zheng Yuan were both in the Great Purity Dao Fruit Realm, Chu was different from other territories. In Chu, "imperial authority reigned supreme"; it was not a place where martial prowess was revered above all else.
Li Guxian held the title of Princess Leping, making her a member of the imperial family.
Not to mention Third Elder and Zheng Yuan—even a martial artist in the Grand Luo Dao Fruit Realm would have to come out and welcome her here.
This was the overbearing might of Chu's imperial authority.
It was also a symbol that displayed Chu's power.
If Chu were not strong enough, how could these Great Purity Dao Fruit and Grand Luo Dao Fruit experts be willing to humble themselves by coming to the gate to welcome a young girl who still reeked of milk?
"Is the Azure Lotus Grace Token real?"
While they waited, Zheng Yuan asked Third Elder in a low voice.
Third Elder let out a long sigh and said, "It's real. The tens of thousands of lineages and sects in Ke Province used an extremely precious divine metal to forge a unique token and present it to Li Guxian. They also declared that as long as Li Guxian took the token to them, no matter what she requested, they would agree unconditionally—as long as she did not betray the Chu dynasty or slaughter innocents."
Zheng Yuan's pupils contracted. He exclaimed, "This 'Azure Lotus Grace Token' can be considered a token capable of commanding all the heroes of Ke Province."
Third Elder said, "That was also something Li Tianen exchanged for with his life. What a remarkable man Li Tianen was