With Su Mei leading the way.
Zhou Changqing and the others entered the heavily guarded Black Emperor Pavilion with ease.
The Black Emperor Sect's strength truly deserved its reputation as a long-established, super-first-rate power.
Even Che Cheng, the Black Emperor Sect elder receiving the various factions at the entrance to the Black Emperor Pavilion, was a High-Rank Dou Emperor.
A powerhouse of that caliber ranked among the best in the Black-Corner Region and was considerably stronger than Su Mei.
Yet here he was, receiving visiting guests.
That alone showed the Black Emperor Sect's deep reserves.
Even Su Mei dared not act presumptuously before him and remained quite respectful.
Moreover, as they entered, Zhou Changqing clearly noticed an inexplicable look flicker through Che Cheng's eyes when he looked at him.
Clearly, this Black Emperor Sect elder recognized him.
Zhou Changqing did not mind, however.
Sometimes, having a formidable reputation made getting things done much easier.
Take this trip to Black Emperor City, for instance. The Rakshasa Gate's attitude toward him had spared him some unnecessary trouble.
Perhaps he ought to thank those who had spread word of his exploits in the Inner Academy.
After entering the Black Emperor Pavilion.
Zhou Changqing and the others followed a maid to adjoining rooms on the third floor.
After five days on the road.
He did not intend to act immediately. He still needed to make some preparations, so he would take a day to rest.
The next day.
Su Mei knocked on Zhou Changqing's door.
"Come in."
Creak~
The door opened, and Su Mei sauntered inside, swaying her slender, serpentine waist and full, rounded hips.
Upon entering the room.
She saw Zhou Changqing and Zi Yan sitting beside a wooden table.
"Gate Master Su, what brings you here so early?"
Zhou Changqing poured