"May I ask what instruction Grand Divine Master Ku Ju has for me?"
In the reception hall of Blood River Fortress, Ye Zhen and Grand Divine Master Ku Ju took their seats as host and guest, faint smiles maintained on both their faces.
Ye Zhen had not met this Grand Divine Master Ku Ju before, but while investigating Dingbian Wubao, he had seen him in secret.
This Grand Divine Master Ku Ju had been continuously gathering followers and spreading faith in Dingbian Wubao, though he had done so with extreme caution.
But today, he had invoked the name of the Heaven Temple to request an audience with Ye Zhen, and Ye Zhen could not refuse to see him.
Whether it was the warning from the Mirage Dragon Pearl back on the True Profound Continent, Master Lu Li's death, or the chain of events that had occurred before, all of them shared an exceedingly tangled hostile relationship with the Heaven Temple.
But that was in the shadows.
For now, Ye Zhen could not openly oppose the Heaven Temple or deny it face.
After all, the Heaven Temple was currently a colossal entity so astonishing that even Benevolent Sovereign Ji Long had no choice but to fear it deeply.
"I have come on two matters. First, I specifically came to see the hero capable of slaying a Seven-Surname Prophet Demon Master of the Devil Race.
Now that I have seen you in person, your bearing surpasses even the rumors.
Marshal Ye truly is a hero among men. I admire you, I admire you." Grand Divine Master Ku Ju repeatedly cupped his hands.
Ye Zhen was long accustomed to dealing with such pleasantries. He gave a few chuckles and returned the gesture, considering the matter dealt with.
After pondering briefly, Grand Divine Master