Every disciple passed over the Immortal Stepping Stone upon entering the sect.
It was impossible for the Phantom Spirit Sect not to know of Wei Changqing's talent. Yet they had only given him the status of an Outer Disciple—the implications likely meant they had begun to harbor doubts about his identity.
Moreover, according to his earlier speculation, there should be another High-grade Immortal Bone hidden within the Phantom Spirit Sect.
Wei Changqing might be a piece in a game between the Grand Void Holy Land and the Phantom Spirit Sect.
"You go out first and wait by the door."
Whatever secrets lay behind this, Chu Zheng had little interest in getting involved. He raised a hand and pointed outside, signaling Wei Changqing to wait there.
Wei Changqing glanced at Fu Quanliang. Only after seeing him nod did he turn and leave, remembering to close the door behind him.
"Why did you bring him here?"
Chu Zheng was somewhat puzzled. Fu Quanliang was not someone who failed to grasp the gravity of a situation.
"After that child went to the battlefield, he kept following me around and helped me quite a bit. He has a good temperament. I thought he might be promising, so I brought him for you to have a look."
Fu Quanliang was somewhat nervous. He rarely took a liking to younger generations, but Wei Changqing truly suited his eye.
"That child has a High-grade Immortal Bone. His talent is indeed extraordinary, but neither you nor I can afford to provoke him. Stay away from him."
Chu Zheng's expression was grave. Without beating around the bush, he truthfully told Fu Quanliang what he knew, his words carrying a warning as well:
"The Immortality Method is not something you and I can protect with our current strength. If word