As time slowly passed, a carriage gradually came to a stop outside the Element City Grand Hotel.
As the curtain was respectfully lifted by the Soul Emperor, a refined figure slowly stepped out.
The middle-aged man wore a gentle expression, his entire body exuding an elegant nobility that made others feel as though they were bathed in a spring breeze.
Behind him appeared a white-haired old man. His beard and hair were both snow-white, and his body radiated an incomparably sharp aura. His piercing gaze swept over the crowd, and aside from Shui Ningbing, everyone felt an astonishing chill.
"Greetings, Sect Master Ning. ×n"
"Greetings, Your Excellency. ×n"
Everyone spoke in unison.
Ning Fengzhi smiled gently and said, "There is no need for such courtesy. Fengzhi arrived in haste, so I will have to trouble everyone from here on."
Sword Douluo also gave a slight nod.
Shui Ningbing and the other three stepped forward and said, "Sect Master Ning, you jest. Please come inside with His Excellency, so that we may properly fulfill our duties as hosts..."
Just as Ning Fengzhi was about to respond, Sword Douluo behind him suddenly said, "Wait!"
Everyone stiffened slightly. Ning Fengzhi's expression remained unchanged as he gave everyone an apologetic smile, then turned and softly asked, "Uncle Sword, what is it?"
Sword Douluo stared intently at somewhere beyond the crowd. Following his gaze, Ning Fengzhi immediately noticed the outstanding Shen Hanyu and Snow Empress.
Shen Hanyu was somewhat surprised. Given Sword Douluo's cultivation, it should have been difficult for him to notice them. Yet they had still been discovered.
Shen Hanyu nodded in greeting.
Ning Fengzhi was an exceptionally shrewd man. He immediately smiled and nodded back at Shen Hanyu, while Sword Douluo continued staring fixedly at the two of them. Only after Ning