Qi Li and the other two were still puzzled.
Suddenly, a streak of Rosy Light burst into view in the distance. This radiance was like the bright moon rising into the sky, instantly illuminating the entire Xuanguo Estate. Within the Rosy Light, a figure flew through the air, faintly resembling an immortal descending into the mortal world.
Although he lacked the terrifying Martial Intent and blood energy of the three Grandmasters, the resplendent light that bloomed when he appeared was even more ethereal and celestial.
Within the radiant light.
The figure stood upon white clouds, dressed in a long, flowing Daoist robe. His features were tranquil and detached. Drifting through the air, he arrived above the Xuanguo Estate and descended directly nearby Qi Li and the other two.
Although his body held no dense blood energy or surging Martial Arts, his eyes were incomparably deep, resembling whirlpools. With a single glance, he caused Chen Guang, a Fifth Rank Martial Artist, to lose himself momentarily. Only after several breaths did Chen Guang return to his senses.
"Director Wei."
Qi Li cupped his hands toward the newcomer.
Wei Jing!
The Director of the Directorate of Celestial Observation!
He was also one of only six Fourth Grade Sorcerers.
The Directorate of Celestial Observation had two Chief Directors. One had secluded himself for many years, while the other guarded the Star Gazing Tower, where the Spirit Vein formations of the entire Great Yuan Capital converged. He was practically unable to leave it.
Thus, the affairs handled on ordinary days fell to the six Directors. Among them, two traveled the world, one guarded the northern frontier, one guarded the Demon Mountain, and another remained in the imperial palace as the teacher of many princes and princesses. They rarely appeared in public.
Only Wei Jing was