Deep in the Chongming Sect.
The Heavenly Vast Palace hung silently in the void.
Zhangyang Flags, a dazzling array of lanterns, winding Sea of Clouds, Coral Jade Trees, jade flowers and rare plants, and spirit birds still clustered around the palace. It was a scene of embroidered splendor, radiant and grand.
Yet at this moment, not even a breeze stirred. All sound had fallen silent.
The spirit birds, whose songs were normally clear and sweet, huddled among the branches, trembling.
Suddenly, a streak of Escape Light tore across the sky, swift as lightning, and landed before the gates of the Heavenly Vast Palace.
The light faded, revealing Pei Ling and Li Lieyue.
Gazing at the magnificent palace before him and sensing the layers of restrictions, formations, and runes surrounding it, Pei Ling felt completely at ease.
The Heavenly Vast Palace was the residence of the Chongming Sect's successive Sect Masters. It currently belonged to Acting Sect Master Si Hong Qingyan, and Si Hong Qingyan had long since become his woman. So arriving here felt just like coming home.
Besides, Si Hong Qingyan had done an excellent job this time!
When he challenged the Sect Masters of the Five Righteous Sects, not a single Grand Elder from the Chongming Sect had gone to watch. That had spared him a great deal of trouble.
He would have to find an opportunity to reward her properly...
As the thought crossed his mind, Pei Ling sent a voice transmission at once. "Senior Sister, the Old Ancestor summoned me to the Heavenly Vast Palace. It's probably about the Sect Master Position."
Li Lieyue immediately replied by voice transmission, "Don't worry, Junior Brother. If the Old Ancestor really wants you to take the Sect Master Position, I'll do everything I can to help you decline."
Hearing