Black Bull had been lying there cracking melon seeds, staring without blinking at the cultivators deploying formation arts. The moment it heard the words "Life Race," its eyes abruptly widened, and an aura silently spread in all directions.
The Yu Clan Chief narrowed his eyes, his pupils contracting slightly.
As expected of Senior Ximen, who had always followed at the Dao Ancestor's side...
"Old Bull, move out." After speaking, Chen Xun cupped his hands toward the surroundings and smiled. "This Life Race sure knows how to pick its timing. They've finally come, have they?"
Before his words had faded.
He and Black Bull vanished from the ceremonial platform, shooting straight toward the Heavenly Gate.
Heavenly Secrets Dao Palace, Star-Gazing Immortal Terrace.
The place was flat and spacious, with nothing obstructing the view. Ke Ding stood solemnly at its center, while on the other side stood an outsider—the Life Race.
Buzz—
Five-colored immortal radiance spread across the starry sky as Chen Xun and Black Bull descended in an instant.
"Chen Xun." Ke Ding drew a deep breath.
"Life Race, Ming Guhong, pays respects to the Five-Elements Dao Ancestor." The Life Race cultivator spoke neither humbly nor arrogantly, looking directly at Chen Xun.
Chen Xun seized Black Bull, which had been about to "kneel in worship." His gaze was deep as he returned the salute, studying Ming Guhong for an extra moment.
A Withered-Bloom Destiny Mark and Life-Binding Lock between his brows, a Rebirth Bell hanging at his waist—it was indeed them...
Chen Xun's gaze deepened further, though his expression remained calm and unruffled. "Ming Guhong. A fine name. What important matter has brought you to seek out this Dao Ancestor, Daoist Friend?"
It seemed that the Life Race had sent only this one being. He was at the Great Dao