True God

"Hahaha..."

Before they had even reached the palace doors, the group heard that flamboyant laughter.

Soon enough.

An old man in a moon-white Daoist robe came forward from afar, surrounded by several demons.

The old man carried himself with an unworldly air. He looked like an enlightened cultivator with the bearing of an immortal, and at first glance, there was not the slightest trace of a demon's savage malevolence about him...

Yet judging by the respectful attitudes of the other demons, his identity was most likely that of the Azure Firmament Cave Master.

"This old one has been in seclusion for many days and did not know that envoys from the Heavenly Court would be gracing us with their presence... Forgive me for failing to welcome you from afar, honored envoys."

Once he stopped before them, the old man stroked his beard and smiled, his voice gentle and mellow.

Hearing such courteous words from him.

Long Zhi hurriedly stepped forward and returned the salute with clasped hands. "Cave Master, you are too courteous. We are the ones who have intruded without warning and caused you much disturbance."

The old man smiled and waved his hand, stepping aside to clear the palace entrance.

"Honored Envoy, you flatter me. Everyone, please come in, please come in."

Seeing this, everyone secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Thankfully...

Though the foundations of Azure Firmament Cave were unexpectedly profound, this Cave Master appeared to be quite easygoing.

Even if he refused this recruitment.

It likely would not cause any major trouble.

Each harboring their own thoughts, the group followed the old man's lead and stepped into the great hall.

Inside the hall, the floor was paved with white jade, while bronze tables stood in neat rows.

The long tables lining both sides had already been