Whoosh!
Light flashed, and Nie Yun indeed appeared before Nine Heavens Palace.
Nine Heavens Palace stood at the very peak of the Nine Heavens Nine Layers, shrouded within a massive array. From the outside, the palace looked majestic and magnificent, clearly visible, yet nothing within it—neither people nor objects—could be seen.
Nie Yun was now inside this array. Though he could clearly see the people participating in the Talented Youth Competition outside, they could not see him at all.
"Thank you!"
The moment he emerged from the Teleportation Array, Nie Yun knew that the person guarding the array had destroyed it—and, to keep the secret, had directly self-destructed.
Although he had endured countless wars in the Mortal Realm and possessed the mentality of an old monster, compared with a powerhouse like Xiao Ran, who had lived for thousands of years, he was still far inferior.
At least in this matter, he had not considered enough. He was nowhere near as meticulous as Xiao Ran.
Of course, that was also because concern had thrown him into disarray. Had Tantai Lingyue not been involved, leaving him unable to focus his mind, he certainly could have made arrangements in advance and ensured everything was seamless.
"Let's go!"
This was not the time for sentiment. Nie Yun gave Little Dragon a word of instruction, and the two strode toward Nine Heavens Palace.
"Who goes there? This is sacred ground of Nine Heavens Palace. Halt!"
Clatter!
They had only taken a few steps when two black-armored soldiers emerged from either side, gripping long halberds as they blocked the way.
Both were early-stage Saint Immortal Realm experts. Their brows were jet-black, and their faces showed not the slightest ripple of emotion.
"I have urgent business with Family Head Tantai. Please let me pass!"
Nie Yun stepped