Daoheart Lotus Embryo! Thanks to [Tang Guo'er of Cang Xuan Heavenly Court] for the support!

Above the nine heavens, Star Vault Palace.

The grand hall where the upper ranks once gathered was now empty and desolate. Only Grand Elder Xuan Yan sat in the chief seat with his eyes closed, meditating, his aura unfathomable.

Liu Xuanzhou stood respectfully in the hall with a bow, though he could not hide the complicated look in his eyes.

He reported in full that Xu Changqing had advanced to a Superior Nascent Soul at the age of a hundred and condensed a Creation Dharma Form.

Xuan Yan listened, his expression remaining as calm as still water, neither surprised nor pleased, as though he had merely heard some utterly ordinary news.

Seeing this, Liu Xuanzhou hurriedly stepped forward and said in a grave voice, "Grand Elder, Xu Changqing is now a Nascent Soul True Lord. According to the Immortal Sect's rules, he should proceed to the Grand Void Rift together with Xu Ping'an. This is an iron law—no one may be exempt!"

Xuan Yan opened his eyes, rainbow light flowing through them as he spoke indifferently. "Xu Changqing is currently responsible for cultivating the Three-Eyed Clan's ancient spirit plants. This concerns the alliance between our sect and the Three-Eyed Clan, and it is a crucial link in resisting the foreign races beyond the realm.

"If he leaves, who will cultivate the Three-Eyed Clan's spirit plants?"

Liu Xuanzhou froze. After hesitating briefly, he still forced a dry laugh. "Grand Elder, cultivating spirit plants merely requires careful attention.

"This unworthy one can take over. I certainly will not delay such an important matter."

"Oh!"

Xuan Yan glanced at him. "What? Could it be that your talent for cultivation exceeds Xu Changqing's, who condensed a Creation Dharma Form at a hundred years old?"

That single sentence left Liu Xuanzhou speechless. His face turned