Liu Changxu and Yang Qingxue did not wait long outside the Sect Master's Residence before the Golden Core cultivator on duty led them inside.
Upon entering the Sect Master's Residence, the first thing Liu Changxu saw was a magnificent golden hall. The entire building had been constructed from high-grade spirit materials and radiated dazzling spiritual light.
After stepping into the hall, the two soon spotted an elderly man seated in the place of honor, dressed in a black cultivator robe, his face kindly and benevolent.
Although the old man looked kindly and harmless to man and beast alike, they knew full well that he was Wang Fen, the Azure Cloud Sect's sect master and an early Spirit Transformation cultivator.
Neither dared show any neglect! They hurried forward to pay their respects:
"Xue'er greets Martial Uncle Wang!"
"Disciple Liu Changxu pays his respects to Sect Master Wang!"
"Qingxue, my girl, what brings you here with this young friend today?"
Sect Master Wang Fen asked with a genial smile.
It seemed Sect Master Wang Fen was very familiar with Yang Qingxue; otherwise, he would not have addressed her so affectionately.
"Reporting to Martial Count, I've brought Junior Brother Liu to report to you today."
Yang Qingxue spoke with impeccable propriety.
"Disciple Liu Changxu has just advanced to Nascent Soul and has come expressly to report to you!"
Liu Changxu hastened to answer.
"Then congratulations, young friend! Reaching Nascent Soul at your age is truly cause for celebration! As long as you keep working hard, you have a strong chance of reaching Spirit Transformation in the future. Our Azure Cloud Sect has gained another outstanding figure."
As the master of the Azure Cloud Sect, Wang Fen had obtained all the information about Liu Changxu soon after he successfully achieved Tribulation Transcendence. He was