Zhang Yu listened to Zhu Xiang's words and only then understood that this was what he had come for. From the latter's tone, it was clear that his failure to cast a reflection into Celestial Xia in the past was not merely a problem on Origin Xia's side. Most likely, several of Celestial Xia's Directors had not thought highly of him either.
Now that he had come seeking him again, it was likely because he saw that Zhang Yu differed from the innate spirits and thus wished to find an opportunity through him this time.
Yet Zhang Yu still had one question. He said, "When Yuanheng was still a Director, why did you not seek him out? Presumably, Saint Forefather Zhu Xiang was aware of him, and he too had ties to Celestial Xia."
Daoist Zhu Xiang laughed heartily. "It is quite a coincidence. Ever since Yuanheng the High God attained the Dao, he shut his doors and never emerged, nor did he ever respond to outside disturbances. This old man had never dealt with him, so I did not go and make a fool of myself. But with Qing Xuan the High God, you..." He looked at Zhang Yu. "This old man has had an indirect clash with you before, so we may be said to know one another. Moreover, Qing Xuan the High God does not seal himself off from all outside contact. Thus, I was willing to come and try. Of course, whether this can succeed depends entirely on Qing Xuan the High God's wishes."
Zhang Yu's gaze shifted slightly. If he had dealt with this man before, it could only have been over Dragon-Shocking One.
With a turn of thought, Zhang Yu understood that Dragon-Shocking One's attempt to attain the Upper Layer in Celestial Xia had