After that radiance faded, Zhang Yu sensed something. He turned to look and saw an Origin Xia flying vessel speeding toward them through the void, arriving nearby in but a moment.
Once the Origin Xia flying vessel stopped before the golden vessel, a rainbow beam shot down from within and landed before it. Guo the cultivator emerged from the light, bowed toward the front, and said, "Chief Envoy Zhang, please grant me an audience."
Zhang Yu did not speak, merely inclining his head slightly. Xu Chengtong immediately had someone open the golden vessel's gate. Before long, Guo the cultivator boarded the vessel and bowed again. "Chief Envoy Zhang."
Zhang Yu said, "True Person Guo, I presume you were the one who obstructed us just now. May I ask why?"
Guo the cultivator said solemnly, "Chief Envoy Zhang, it was not my intention to obstruct you." He stressed, "Not long ago, the Upper Hall received a report that the people of the Lower Hall may very well act against the Celestial Xia Delegation, in order to disrupt our plans.
"After much deliberation, the various Directors believe they are most likely to strike while you are returning to Celestial Xia. Thus Director Lan ordered me to come and ask you all to delay for a few days. Once the matter has been thoroughly investigated, it will not be too late to depart. This is also for your own sake."
Zhang Yu looked at him. Guo the cultivator had initially worn an expression of acting wholly for their benefit, yet under Zhang Yu's gaze, his heart grew weak. He unconsciously lowered his head.
Zhang Yu understood clearly. Guo the cultivator must have overheard his earlier conversation with Sui Daoist concerning the Lingering Gloom Land, and thus Director Lan, or perhaps even the Upper