Among the Undying Ancient Gods summoned by the Nine-Xu Divine Hall was Qianhai.
After receiving Li Yun's gifts, they had almost all formed a fourth Undying Heavenly Wheel and were consolidating their cultivation. Even so, when they arrived at the Nine-Xu Divine Hall and faced a gathering of Ancient God titans, with a Sage seated above them like one who could hold the ages in check, their hearts still pounded with fear.
Not one of them dared speak first.
Ancient God Wanxian was still the Nine-Xu Divine Hall's steward, so handling this fell to him.
"You needn't be afraid. We've brought you here only to ask a few questions. Answer truthfully, and you needn't worry about the Nine-Xu Divine Hall making trouble for you."
"In fact, if you can help us, the Nine-Xu Divine Hall won't be stingy with rewards. We'll give you resources. Understood?"
At the mention of rewards, their eyes lit up, and some of their tension eased.
"My lord, ask whatever you wish. If we know the answer, we'll tell you everything."
"Good. Then I'll ask."
Ancient God Wanxian glanced at the Sage above. When the Sage nodded, he asked, "I hear you encountered a Sage in that Valley and received rewards from him. Is that true?"
Qianhai and the others' expressions shifted. So the Nine-Xu Divine Hall really had summoned them because of that Sage.
They had suspected as much before coming.
Now that their suspicions were confirmed, they could not help growing nervous again.
This concerned a Sage. How could they speak carelessly?
Fortunately, Li Yun had not expressly forbidden them from revealing what had happened in the Valley before he left. That gave them room to answer.
Qianhai nodded. "It's true!"
Ancient God Wanxian's eyes brightened. "Oh? Who was this Sage, and why did