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Although Zhong Ming's move had shocked her.

She had long known that Zhong Ming was powerful, that she was no match for him, and that they ultimately belonged to the same sect—they were not enemies.

Zhong Ming might even join the Evolving Immortal Heaven Gate.

Thus, she was merely surprised, not afraid.

Very quickly, her emotions returned to normal. With a trace of respect in her voice, she said, "My family's elder, along with Master Du Bo, instructed that whenever you arrive, young master, the sword-forging ceremony will begin."

"You may proceed now, young master."

"Mm... then let's go." As Zhong Ming spoke, he became bleary-eyed and drowsy again.

And in the end, he truly fell asleep.

Of course, he did not simply collapse onto the ground. At some point, a small whale condensed from spiritual energy had silently appeared beneath him, steadily supporting him. Then, carrying him on its back, the whale slowly swam toward the Evolving Immortal Heaven Gate.

"That's... Zhong Ming!"

"He actually came too."

Though Zhong Ming's movements were extremely secretive, and he naturally carried an aura that weakened his sense of presence.

Luo Jingli, who resembled a fairy maiden from the Moon Palace, was still exceptionally conspicuous. Once he appeared beside Luo Jingli, people inevitably noticed him.

And his appearance instantly stirred up waves even greater than Gong Qingyue's.

At the same time, the conversation between the two made countless Cultivators present feel a sour jealousy well up within them.

"'Whenever you arrive, the ceremony will begin'... So the Upper Nine Branches can be so warm and amiable toward true prodigies too!"

"You forgot Fairy Luo. Even the maid beside her is no ordinary person... The Evolving Immortal Heaven Gate had her and those young women personally come welcome Zhong Ming. What they meant by