Behind the Beast Taming Immortal Sect.
Divine Elegance Valley was shrouded in mist and clouds, spiritual energy winding like gauze between the ancient trees.
He Changkong walked along the bluestone path to the bamboo cottage in the valley. After straightening his robes, he cupped his hands and bowed. "This junior, He Changkong, requests an audience with Elders Divine Light and Divine River."
Though he was the sect master and his cultivation stood on equal footing with Elders Divine Light and Divine River, he was in fact a generation below them, so he referred to himself as "this junior."
With a creak, the bamboo cottage door opened, and two figures slowly emerged.
Elder Divine Light on the left wore a plain Daoist robe washed nearly white. His beard and hair were both white, yet his complexion was rosy and his eyes clear and bright. Elder Divine River on the right wore a black Daoist robe; he was tall and thin, with a stern, cold face.
"Changkong, why have you come to my place of quiet cultivation instead of handling sect affairs in the front hall?"
Elder Divine Light spoke first, his tone calm and unruffled.
He Changkong looked up, urgency appearing on his face. "Elders, the sect is facing a great calamity! After core disciple Chen Shan contracted the sect's secret treasure, the Calamity Beast, he harbored treacherous intentions. Not only did he flaunt himself in public while outside the sect, leaking confidential information, but he also secretly colluded with forces from other sects, intending to flee with the beast! If he is not eliminated in time, the Beast Taming Immortal Sect's foundation of a hundred years may be destroyed in a single stroke!"
Elder Divine River's brows drew together slightly. Surprised, he said, "Chen Shan? I have heard disciples mention