Yellow Mystery Heaven, Taiyi Hall.
Wuji Sword Venerable emerged from the teleportation array with Yin Sujun and Yin Jiuli, only to see the old Daoist Xuanyang standing off to one side of the plaza with Taining and Taichu.
"Fellow Daoist, you've come." The old Daoist Xuanyang brightened at the sight of Wuji Sword Venerable and hurriedly cupped his hands in greeting.
"Why haven't you gone in?" Wuji Sword Venerable asked after returning the salute.
"Taiyi Hall feels a little stifling. I didn't want to go in just yet."
The old Daoist Xuanyang shook his head. He had arrived so early mainly because he wanted to see Gao Xian, but he had not expected Gao Xian to be absent as well.
Seeing the worry etched across the old Daoist Xuanyang's face, Wuji Sword Venerable could think of no words of comfort. She could only sigh softly.
Two hundred years ago, the Nine Provinces Cauldron had notified every sect of an important gathering to be held today, one that all sect masters were required to attend.
At the time, she had not known what it was about. It was only in recent years that Yin Jiuli had told her Gao Xian was going to duel Eastern Pole Heavenly Lord.
Naturally, Wuji Sword Venerable knew of Eastern Pole Heavenly Lord, and she knew even better that Xuanming Heavenly Venerable stood behind him. She could now fully understand the old Daoist Xuanyang.
Of the major sects in the Nine Provinces, aside from Dragon Elephant Palace, all had more or less some connection to Xuanming Heavenly Venerable. The Profound Bright Church in particular was his direct lineage.
As the leader of the Profound Bright Church, the old Daoist Xuanyang inherited Xuanming Heavenly Venerable's direct line. Yet Gao Xian, a disciple under him, was dueling Eastern