No matter how joyful the times, they would eventually pass.
Li Sanlang had defeated the Apocalypse Monster head-on, pulling the entire Mountain and Sea Sect back from the brink of disaster.
The celebration lasted half a day.
While people were still drinking and singing, cheering that the sect had gained another expert, Li Sanlang had already slipped away from the crowd.
At the center of the city.
A black, square tower.
—The Classics Room.
The Strange Tales and secrets that had descended from the Great Tomb into the Ten Thousand Beasts Deep Cave were all recorded here.
Li Chundao led Li Sanlang toward the highest floor of the Classics Room.
"Third Son, watch what you say in a moment. Whatever you do, don't offend the Great Elder," Li Chundao whispered.
Li Sanlang asked curiously, "If he's that strong, why didn't he go explore the Great Tomb with the sect master? Why didn't he fight just now?"
Li Chundao lowered his voice. "The Great Elder is injured and has been in seclusion, but the sect master has never underestimated him. And even with injuries like his, his authority—"
"He's responsible for assessing every spirit medium who advances to the God Illumination Realm. He can issue orders in most matters concerning the sect."
After finishing, he glanced at Li Sanlang.
Li Sanlang nodded, showing that he understood the importance of this meeting.
—Who would've thought Mountain and Sea Qixia still had a card up her sleeve, keeping a Great Elder who "couldn't fight" within the sect?
These monsters really were cunning.
He grumbled silently to himself.
At last, the two reached the top floor.
Knock, knock, knock!
Li Chundao knocked on the door and said respectfully, "Great Elder, I've brought him."
They waited a moment.
"Come in."
An elderly voice sounded.
Li