"Master, the person has been brought."
"Mm. You may leave."
Qingfeng and Mingyue stood at Zhenyuanzi's sides, hands folded and eyes lowered, one on each side.
Jiang Ziya performed another grand salute and said in a steady voice, "This humble Daoist is Jiang Shang. Greetings, Great Immortal Zhenyuan."
Zhenyuanzi smiled faintly and waved his horsetail whisk. A meditation cushion quietly landed on the ground. "There's no need for such ceremony, Daoist Friend. Please sit."
Jiang Ziya did not stand on ceremony either and calmly took his seat.
"May I ask what brings you here?" Zhenyuanzi asked, his gaze warm.
Jiang Ziya straightened his back and turned solemn. "I have taken the liberty of visiting you because I truly have a matter for which I must ask Great Immortal's aid."
Jiang Ziya cupped his hands and asked, "May I ask, Great Immortal, do you know that Kong Xuan?"
"Are you referring to Kong Xuan, the second Talented Disciple under Sage Su Yang?"
"That is indeed the man."
Zhenyuanzi laughed heartily. "Kong Xuan's name resounds throughout the Primordial World. He was already renowned across the eight directions in ancient times. How could I not know of him?"
"Then, in Great Immortal's opinion, compared to Kong Xuan, who is superior?"
Zhenyuanzi's brows drew together slightly, and his heart stirred. But remembering that Jiang Ziya was a Sage's Direct Disciple and the fated overseer of the Investiture of Gods, he ultimately suppressed his displeasure and said indifferently, "Kong Xuan has long been known as 'The Number One Person Below Sages.' I admit that I am inferior to him."
Jiang Ziya hurriedly clasped his fists and smiled. "Great Immortal, you're being far too modest! You are the Ancestor of Earthly Immortals, revered by all living beings. By belittling yourself like this, you're only lowering your