Before he knew it, they had entered the territory of the Yu Xuan Celestial Court. Several sizable warships were approaching from ahead, their flags fluttering in neat rows. Their armor and attire were strikingly bright. The blue-robed middle-aged man at the head had a refined, scholarly face. Standing on the decks of the warships lined up side by side, he gave off the feeling of a spring breeze caressing one's face.
"The Yu Xuan Celestial Court's Gui Feng Heavenly General, Meng Yufeng, was ordered to come and welcome all fellow Daoists from the Honghao Celestial Court," the blue-robed middle-aged man called out.
"My humble self is Fan Xianzhou. We are merely passing through the Yu Xuan Celestial Court by way of the Dao Path. Surely there is no need to put on such a grand formation to welcome us." Facing the people of the Yu Xuan Celestial Court, Fan Xianzhou frowned, his aura in no way inferior to the other party's. He did not adopt the genial, good-natured manner he had shown when facing Lu Xiaotian and Beichen Yue.
"Daoist Fan, you may not know this, but this region has been rather unsettled lately. Some petty villains have appeared, so my superiors sent me here with an immortal army to patrol. At the same time, we must ensure that the honored guests from the Honghao Celestial Court are not harassed." Meng Yufeng, the blue-robed middle-aged man, laughed heartily and gestured invitingly. "We have prepared some fine wine and dishes aboard the warship to receive our honored guests. Might I ask you all to come aboard?"
"No need. Your immortal army is arrayed in such splendid formation; it would be awkward for a few outsiders like us to join you." Fan Xianzhou refused outright, his face wreathed in smiles. "We are