Outside Heavenly Court Hall, people streamed back and forth, all of them Qi Refining Realm cultivators. As they passed by, their gazes followed a graceful figure in white.
That was Mu Yunshui, the fairy of the Immortal Sect. The moment she received the disciples' report, she had rushed over. Upon learning that several people had been slain by Chen Fan, her expression darkened slightly—not because she blamed Chen Fan, but because she was sickened by those disciples causing trouble.
Yet she did not dwell on the matter. She could not let anyone know that she intended to help Chen Fan. This meeting in the Heavenly Court was also meant to convey the Grand Elder's intentions to him, in hopes of avoiding a battle.
When Chen Fan appeared, the two exchanged glances for several breaths. Then Mu Yunshui's cherry lips moved slightly as she transmitted the purpose of her visit to him.
After hearing her out, Chen Fan immediately furrowed his brow.
"This sounds more like a trap. Would the Immortal Sect lower itself like this? It doesn't seem like your style." Chen Fan shook his head indifferently.
Mu Yunshui bit her lip lightly. She knew Chen Fan had completely lost all trust and goodwill toward the Immortal Sect.
"Chen Fan, trust me this once. The previous misunderstandings all happened while the Grand Elder was in seclusion. Now that he has emerged, he is a gentle and amiable man. He treats Xian'er and me like his own granddaughters. This time, he overcame every objection and personally instructed me, word by word, to come inform you." Mu Yunshui spoke softly. She might not have believed anyone else, but she believed the Grand Elder.
"Are you certain?" Chen Fan looked at her and asked calmly.
"Yes." Her white robes fluttered around her, and