Outside, He Gu and Chen Tiangan presided over the Sword Sect's reconstruction ceremony, welcoming guests from the various major factions.
Inside the immortal estate, within a great hall, Chen Fan was gathered with numerous immortals and Demon God Kings.
Chen Fan looked at the man before him with a subtle expression. "I have long admired your great name, Senior Kunwu. To finally meet you today is also my honor..."
Kunwu shook his head, his expression equally complicated. "I never expected you to reach this point so quickly."
He added, "Several hundred years ago, I was away from the continent on business and was unable to help you. I hope you will not hold it against me."
Chen Fan narrowed his eyes but shook his head. "I may have once benefited from your reputation, Senior, but I had no real connection with you. Why should you blame yourself?"
"You once cultivated the Indestructible Vajra Body and inherited Wan Ze's legacy. Wan Ze was actually one of my disciples..." Kunwu gave a bitter laugh. He knew Chen Fan truly did not resent him, but he understood even more clearly that he had missed the chance to truly forge a life-and-death bond with Chen Fan and draw closer to him.
Whatever the reason, Chen Fan, who could originally have been considered his grand-disciple, had not received his support at the crucial moment. That was a fact!
Chen Fan was also taken aback, then wore a peculiar expression. "Then I should call you Patriarch..."
Kunwu hurriedly said, "Sword Immortal Chen Fan, please do not address me that way. I am older than you, so it is shameless enough for me to have you call me Senior. Since you have already become an immortal, we should associate as equals."
Chen Fan did not continue exchanging