Zhao Qihuan quickly realized that having connections in the Profound Palace made an enormous difference.
He had only just stepped off the Mystic Boat when he saw a squad of Red Armor Soldiers running toward the docking area. The squad leader at the front called out loudly, "Are you the Mystic Adepts from the Tai An Profound Pavilion?"
Zhao Qihuan immediately replied, "We are!"
The squad leader approached and bowed respectfully. "Heaven Enlightenment Hall has learned that a newly advanced Mystic Adept has emerged from the Tai'an Minor Spirit Realm, so we were ordered to come guide you."
According to the rules of the Profound Palace, every new Mystic Adept had to first register at Heaven Enlightenment Hall before choosing the Profound Seals they wished to comprehend.
Gong ZhengHuan, the former commander of the Taian Black Armor Army, immediately stepped forward. "That would be me."
The squad leader bowed again. "Mystic Warrior Gong, please come with me."
Gong ZhengHuan greeted his two colleagues, then departed with the Red Armor Soldiers.
Zhao Qihuan watched the group leave, his heart filled with emotion.
For all these years, whenever a new Mystic Adept from the Tai An Profound Pavilion entered the Profound Palace, they had always needed to report themselves. When had Heaven Enlightenment Hall ever proactively sent someone to guide them? Li Xu's eyes darkened as he said softly, "It seems Envoy Cheng's influence in the Profound Palace is even greater than I expected."
Zhao Qihuan nodded. "Indeed!"
Although the two had previously heard of a string of accomplishments, they had never possessed a particularly direct understanding. Only now, after witnessing Heaven Enlightenment Hall's changed attitude firsthand, did they truly feel it.
Li Xu flicked his sleeve. "Let's go. We should head to Heaven Banyan Hall..."
Before he could finish speaking—
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