Many had actually heard Yu Hang's name. He had long preached the Dao within the Mystic Profound Realm, was a fellow disciple and junior brother of Guo Zhen, the former Profound Chief of Yiluo Upper Continent, and maintained good relations with many fellow cultivators. Naturally, his reputation had spread far and wide.
To those below, if a Profound Venerable had a great reputation, that was tantamount to possessing great ability. Seen that way, it seemed somewhat reasonable as well. Without ability, how could one have such a great reputation?
Yu Hang had many disciples, so many spoke on his behalf. No sooner had he been mentioned than someone continued below, saying that Venerable Yu Hang had cultivated the Dao for a long time. Even before Celestial Xia crossed over, he had already cultivated to the realm of Primordial Spirit Shadow Reflection. He had once established illustrious battle achievements, and several years ago, when his merits had accumulated to fullness, he attained the Upper Realm.
Yet this immediately drew doubts from others. They said that since they were fellow disciples and not far apart in age, Guo Zhen had long since become a Profound Venerable, while Yu Hang had been at least three hundred years later. What was the reason for that?
This was essentially questioning whether his aptitude was lacking. Someone below immediately refuted it. "Fellow Daoist, I fear you do not know that Venerable Yu Hang delayed his achievement because he was pursuing a higher Dao. It was not until several years ago, when Venerable Yu Hang's Dao fruits reached perfection, that he immediately stepped into the Upper Realm.
"And as soon as he became a Profound Venerable, the Profound Court entrusted him with an important duty, assigning him to guard such a crucial place as Jade Capital. This