"Alright." Chen Xun pondered for a long while before uttering only that one word. "No matter the outcome, I believe you."
Emperor Heaven lowered his head and cupped his hands, remaining silent.
"The years ahead are still long. I look forward to seeing you grow." Chen Xun spoke with some wistfulness and did not linger on the matter of the Chaos Clan. "Come visit the Five Aggregates Sect whenever you have nothing to do."
"Though my cultivation realm is gone, I can still offer you some guidance."
"This junior is immensely honored."
Excitement colored Emperor Heaven's words. "If the Five Aggregates Sect is still accepting disciples, this junior will certainly come!"
"Oh?" Chen Xun chuckled. "Then I'll remember those words."
"Yes!" Emperor Heaven smiled, carrying a grand and powerful bearing. He had never spoken a single careless word.
Chen Xun turned his head. "Meng Sheng."
"Senior!" Meng Sheng respectfully emerged from the bamboo grove.
"This is Young Clan Chief Emperor Heaven of the Three-Eyed Ancient Immortal Clan. His ancestral land lies within the Ancient Immortal Forbidden Grounds of the Primordial Great World. Get acquainted."
"Yes." Meng Sheng's gaze tightened slightly as he nodded to Emperor Heaven.
Emperor Heaven's gaze shot directly toward him. He had kept the words of the Yu Clan's ancestor firmly in mind. This man was even admired by the Dao Ancestor... he was all the more extraordinary.
He cupped his hands slightly. "Emperor Heaven greets Senior Meng."
"Chat as you please." Chen Xun had already risen to his feet and spoke calmly. "I'll go see the others."
Emperor Heaven and Meng Sheng both straightened their expressions, respectfully lowering their heads and cupping their hands.
After Chen Xun left, the two made sporadic conversation, and the atmosphere was somewhat awkward.
Meanwhile, Chen Xun went to gather with