The Moonlight Essence Sect's chief external affairs steward held a position even higher than that of an ordinary elder, and his own cultivation had already reached the height of a Seventh-Level Spirit Emperor. Even the Blazing Sun Sect had no choice but to take such strength seriously. In truth, no expert in the Spirit Emperor Realm was ordinary. At least on the surface, the major sects would attach great importance to them—unless they had already torn all pretenses apart.
The Blazing Sun Sect Master did not appear, but the Blazing Sun Sect's external affairs elder stepped forward instead. "Haha, so it's you, little brother. Your cultivation is growing stronger and stronger. Before long, I'm afraid this old brother of yours won't be able to keep up with you."
The two were actually quite familiar with each other. Upon seeing him, the Moonlight Essence Sect's chief external affairs steward forced a smile. "You jest, old brother. I'm no match for you." Anyone unaware of the truth might have thought their relationship was exceptionally close.
But in reality, though the two held equal status within their respective sects, their relationship was certainly not that good. The upper echelons of the Blazing Sun Sect and Moonlight Essence Sect had not yet reached the point of wanting to kill one another in their hearts, but both wished to outdo the other. Things were different now, however. The Moonlight Essence Sect had come this time to cause trouble—or rather, to destroy the Blazing Sun Sect.
The group exchanged pleasantries as they entered the main hall. Since envoys from the Moonlight Essence Sect had arrived, the Blazing Sun Sect did not dare neglect them. Unsure of the reason for their visit, the Blazing Sun Sect Master had also appeared in the hall, seated in his own