"This matter was Tiansheng's recklessness. After all, the rumors had been spreading like wildfire, and Tiansheng grew curious for a moment, so he wanted to test Daoist Ning's strength.
He has always been rash by nature and failed to mind his limits. This Top-grade Spirit Stone shall serve as his apology to Daoist Ning."
As he spoke, Yue Long flicked a finger. A streak of rosy light flew before Ning Fa and revealed a thumb-sized, deep-blue Spirit Stone, radiating incomparably dense spiritual qi. It was unmistakably a Top-grade Water Spirit Stone.
Ning Fa swept it with his divine sense, confirmed that nothing had been tampered with, and accepted it without ceremony.
Though he could produce quite a few Top-grade Spirit Stones whenever he wished, doing so would ultimately consume high-grade Origin Points.
A faint realization dawned on him. It seemed the Nine Immortals Association did not entirely believe that rumor, which was why they had deliberately allowed Tiansheng to test his strength.
After all, with the Nine Immortals Association's deep foundations, they might not fear any means he possessed that could threaten Spirit Transformation Cultivators.
Yet for some reason, looking at Yue Long's calm expression, Ning Fa vaguely sensed that Old Monster Tiansheng's attempt to test his strength might have had another purpose.
At this moment, Lord Xuanyi also looked toward Ning Fa. His formerly ice-sealed expression softened somewhat, and a trace of interest appeared in his eyes.
He sized Ning Fa up and down, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly. "Ning Fa, your strength is indeed impressive. As Daoist Jizhao said, you truly qualify to associate with us as an equal."
"Thank you, Daoist Xuanyi, for lending a hand." Ning Fa cupped his hands in thanks.
Xuan Yi nodded slightly, then suddenly said, "I did not expect that