Legend had it that Donghua Dijun controlled the immortal registry and oversaw all men who attained the Dao and ascended to immortality.
Whether that was true remained unknown, but one thing was certain: Donghua Dijun held an extremely high position in the Immortal Realm, at least no lower than gods like the Old Immortal of the South Pole whom Shen Bing had met before.
Shen Bing appeared at the entrance to this sprawling palace complex. He quietly checked the map and found that the place was called Purple Abode Province.
"Damn, this place feels a lot more imposing than the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King's palace," Shen Bing muttered, moving forward to announce his arrival.
Just then, the doors opened.
Two youthful immortals dressed as Immortal Officials appeared at the entrance. Neither seemed surprised to see Shen Bing.
"You have traveled far, High Immortal. Our emperor has already prepared to welcome you in the hall. Please come inside and speak with him!" one of the Immortal Officials said courteously.
Shen Bing's ego swelled a little. These were genuine gods, and immortals from Donghua Dijun's own household at that. Yet even they treated him with such respect!
"May I ask what arrangements should be made for the Southern Peak Emperor?" Shen Bing asked first. The man had yet to wake up, and carrying him around forever was hardly a solution.
The Immortal Official beckoned, and the Southern Peak Emperor's body floated into the air and landed before him.
With a smile, he said, "Leave the Southern Peak Emperor in my care! He was merely put to sleep by the Nightmare Land. Now that he has left it, he should wake up before long."
"Excellent!" Shen Bing said.
Then, guided by the other Immortal Official, Shen Bing entered the Donghua Imperial Palace.
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