Taibai's Little Lesson

Immortal Welcoming Hall, as its name implied, was where the Heavenly Court received guests. It stood inside the Middle Heavenly Gate.

The Immortal Welcoming Hall was primarily used to receive prominent rogue immortals of the Primordial Wilderness who wished to join the Heavenly Court. Occasionally, as in this instance, it also served as the place where an Orthodox Heavenly Court God formally met with Rogue Cultivators.

Rogue Cultivator had different definitions. In the Primordial Wilderness, it usually referred to lone Qi Refiners without the support or restraints of a sect.

In the Heavenly Court, however, anyone not entered into the Heavenly Court's immortal registry could be regarded as a Rogue Cultivator.

Since Li Changshou wished to use the Immortal Welcoming Hall, the divine officials responsible for managing it were rather nervous. They bustled back and forth, sprinkling water and arranging flowers, making every corner appear grand yet refined.

Half an hour later, Holy Mother Huoling was led here first. She looked around, seeming somewhat restrained.

Fire Spirit cultivated the Great Dao of Fire and most loved to wear a scarlet dress. Her figure was particularly alluring beneath that thin skirt, and she was also an exceptionally beautiful fairy.

The heavenly general politely cupped his hands. "Please wait here for a moment. Lord Star Lord will come meet the fairy shortly."

"Thank you." Holy Mother Huoling returned the salute without any coyness, then went straight to sit in a nearby round-backed chair.

Once the heavenly general had gone outside to wait, Holy Mother Huoling relaxed slightly as well.

This visit to the Heavenly Court had given Holy Mother Huoling an inexplicable sense of oppression.

That feeling had been especially apparent the instant she stepped through the Heavenly Gate. She had instinctively begun considering how she might retreat if she fell into