Holy Abyss Continent, Holy Abyss City, Great Thousand Building.
"Look, His Majesty the Flame Emperor has arrived. Even those of us far away on the Holy Abyss Continent have heard of the Flame Emperor's feat of single-handedly debating the Dao with the Fire Spirit Clan."
The Grey-Robed Elder smiled as he welcomed Xiao Yan and Xiao Xuan inside.
"Elder Lu, why tease Xiao Yan? Just call me Xiao Yan directly."
After exchanging courtesies, the group entered the hall and took their seats.
"This isn't teasing. In just a few short years, you established a superpower in the Extreme North and then rose to prominence. That's something old fellows like us could never accomplish."
The Grey-Robed Elder spread his hands, then looked at Xiao Xuan, who was smiling silently at the side. "As for our Emperor Xuan, after establishing the Endless Fire Territory, you began keeping an exceptionally low profile."
"The master of the Endless Fire Territory is His Majesty the Flame Emperor. Why would I, Emperor Xuan, steal the glory that belongs to him?"
Xiao Xuan blinked and gave a playful smile before changing the subject. "Is Brother Qin still in Holy Abyss City? I came specifically to see him."
"Yes, he is currently recuperating in the Great Thousand Building. After all, he only just escaped the encirclement and slaughter of so many Extraterritorial Evil Clan experts, so injuries were unavoidable. I have already sent someone to notify him. He will be here shortly."
The Grey-Robed Elder studied Xiao Xuan for a moment before asking curiously, "But Qin Tian returned to the Great Thousand World nearly a month ago. As his close friend, why have you only come now?"
"I heard that the Chief Elder was in Holy Abyss City, so I deliberately delayed my departure."
Xiao Xuan lowered his