"An Immortal-God Cave Abode?"
A flicker of puzzlement crossed Jiang Yuechu's eyes.
She had heard Xun Bo of the Xu Family mention immortal gods a few times when she first entered the Cloud-Dream Realm.
But she had taken those accounts for legends and anecdotes, paying them little heed.
Now, from what True Lord Linghan was saying, had immortal gods truly existed in the Cloud-Dream Realm?
Seeing Jiang Yuechu show some interest, Steward Linghan stopped keeping her in suspense. He quickly stepped aside and said, "There are too many people and prying eyes here. This is no place to talk. If you don't mind, young friend Jiang, shall we go somewhere else?"
Jiang Yuechu gave a slight nod and followed him toward the rear.
Before long.
The two reached a secluded pavilion on the rear cliff.
A gentle breeze drifted past.
True Lord Linghan personally poured a cup of spirit tea and pushed it toward Jiang Yuechu.
Only then did he slowly begin. "This is your first visit to our Dao Sect, young friend Jiang. I imagine you know only part of the picture when it comes to the balance of power in Cloud Dream."
He paused, his expression growing solemn.
"Whether it is the Cloud-Dream Palace or our Nine Great Dao Sects, the supreme methods and profound spiritual formulas we practice were not created by later generations... They were inherited from the Primordial Immortal Gods."
Jiang Yuechu's hand paused slightly as she lifted her teacup.
She did not interrupt, merely watching him quietly.
True Lord Linghan sighed and continued, "In primordial times, immortal gods descended into the world and reshaped this land. They did not remain here long, however, leaving only their disciples to manage it on their behalf."
"Later, those disciples departed one after another as well. The places