In a district in northern Zhenhai City set aside specifically for cultivators of the Tianwu Cultivation World, only Yue Long and Old Monster Tiansheng were present within a secret chamber at its center.
Old Monster Tiansheng took a thumb-sized Black Orb from his robes. After he formed a Hand Seal, the orb instantly turned into a cloud of black mist.
Before long, the black mist rippled, and a face with indistinct features slowly emerged.
Old Monster Tiansheng and Yue Long immediately turned solemn and respectfully said, "President."
This person was evidently the famed president of the Nine Immortals Association—Yuanzun.
Even Yue Long, a Mid Spirit Transformation cultivator, was exceedingly respectful before this man.
"Tiansheng, I have roughly sensed your earlier battle with Ning Fa. You have worked hard." A hoarse voice emerged from the black mist.
Old Monster Tiansheng first waved his hand, then said with both fury and wariness, "That brat is indeed no trivial matter. Once he grows into a Spirit Transformation Cultivator, he cannot be underestimated.
"President, if you suspect that the powerful treasure allowing that brat to slay Spirit Transformation Cultivators came from the Abyssal Heavenly Pool, then we should seize him as quickly as possible before he matures."
"No. Do not act rashly. Before I give instructions, do not make any moves against Ning Fa."
The man answered without a moment's hesitation.
Old Monster Tiansheng's expression tightened, and he immediately agreed.
The man within the black mist gave a soft laugh, then vanished.
Yue Long and Old Monster Tiansheng could not help looking at each other, both finding it somewhat strange.
Old Monster Tiansheng's earlier move to test Ning Fa's strength had not been because he disliked Ning Fa. It had been an order from this president, yet they truly could not make sense of