Following Chen Nianzhi's decree, Taicang Divine Emperor arrived at the Immortal Court not long afterward.
After several hundred kalpas, Chen Nianzhi saw Taicang Divine Emperor again within the heavenly palace of the Immortal Court.
Compared with the past, their statuses were now vastly different.
Before Chen Nianzhi, a revered Sub-Saint, Taicang Divine Emperor appeared exceptionally restrained. He did not step directly into the Immortal Court, instead respectfully saying outside it, "Taicang requests an audience with Dao Ancestor Guixu."
"The Dao Ancestor invites you in. Fellow Daoist, please follow me."
Outside the grand hall, a handsome man had been waiting for some time. He smiled as he welcomed Taicang Divine Emperor.
The instant he saw the handsome man, Taicang Divine Emperor's heart jolted, and he immediately recognized his identity.
Since Chen Nianzhi's return, more than ten Great Emperor experts under his command had each displayed astonishing prowess.
Taicang Divine Emperor had heard intelligence about these Great Emperors and knew that the man before him was Great Emperor Jian Xuan, an invincible Great Emperor with heaven-shocking combat power.
Thus, Taicang Divine Emperor did not dare neglect him. He hurriedly said, "So it is Fellow Daoist Jian Xuan. I never expected you to personally receive me. I am truly overwhelmed by this honor."
Great Emperor Jian Xuan smiled, then said, "My lord once said that Taicang Divine Emperor is his friend and must be received with utmost care."
"My lord has been waiting for some time. Fellow Daoist, please come with me."
Taicang Divine Emperor's heart trembled slightly, and he felt even more fortunate.
After all, Chen Nianzhi was no ordinary Sub-Saint now. Not only did he possess the combat power of a top-tier Sub-Saint himself, but more than ten Great Emperors followed beneath him.
Such astonishing methods and strength nearly matched half