Moyuan was not only Ancestor of Script's Direct Disciple, but had also once served as an Imperial Teacher. His prestige among the Human Race was extremely high.
The guarding Cultivators hurried forward to salute him and gave him a warm reception.
Before they could announce his arrival, Dayu had already come out to greet him in person.
Within Huoyun Cave, Shennong and Xuanyuan held exalted status.
Unless Wen Zu or a Saint arrived in person, there was no need for them to come out and greet anyone.
If Suyao had come, Shennong might have greeted her out of consideration for the bond between master and disciple they had shared in the past.
This time, Moyuan had come to pay a visit to Huoyun Cave mainly for personal matters, not as a representative of the Literary Sect.
He had no friendship with the first four of the Five Emperors, nor was there any need to deliberately meet them.
However, Shennong and Xuanyuan were, after all, among the Three Sovereigns. Proper courtesy had to be observed, so he would still need to pay them a visit later.
Each of the Three Sovereigns possessed a wisp of Hongmeng Purple Qi. Though they had not become saints, their status was that of Sub-Saints. As the highest leaders of the Human Race, they naturally received extraordinary treatment.
Dayu walked up and bowed to Moyuan.
"Disciple greets Teacher."
Moyuan raised a hand and returned the bow.
"Dayu, the bond between us as master and disciple only came about because it aligned with Heaven's Mandate.
"When your Merit was fulfilled, that bond between master and disciple had already come to an end. There is no need for this."
Dayu smiled faintly and said candidly:
"Heaven's Mandate is one matter, while affection is another.
"Since we once shared