Alarming News of the Divine Realm Shakes the Glazed Tile Sect, Two Douluos Invited to Join Battle
Chen Xin snorted. Unlike Ning Fengzhi, he did not bow in greeting, merely giving a faint nod, his tone carrying a trace of barely concealed displeasure:
"What brings the Great Enshrined himself to our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?"
He already harbored resentment over Spirit Hall's aggressive expansion in recent years. Now that the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had submitted, he was all the more wary of Spirit Hall's ambitions.
Gu Rong quickly stepped in with a smile to smooth things over:
"You've traveled a long way, Great Enshrined. Thank you for making the journey. The mountain winds are strong, the dew heavy, and the chill cuts deep. Why not come inside for some tea? We can discuss whatever matters you have at leisure."
As he spoke, he gave Chen Xin a meaningful look, signaling him not to inflame the conflict.
Qian Daoliu naturally saw through their thoughts, but paid them no mind. He nodded faintly. "Very well."
The sizable procession headed deeper into the sect. The disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect stepped aside, their gazes following Qian Renxue and the others, their eyes filled with curiosity and awe.
They had heard from the elders that these seemingly young boys and girls were all exceptionally gifted powerhouses-especially their leader, Qian Renxue, a rank fifty-seven Soul King with five Hundred Thousand Year Soul Rings. Such formidable strength filled them with both reverence and wonder.
The buildings along the way were exquisitely crafted. Glazed roof tiles refracted seven-colored light beneath the sun, rare flowers and plants lining the paths gave off a delicate fragrance, and streams burbled through the mountains, creating a delightful landscape. Yet no one was in the mood to admire it. Everyone's attention was fixed on Qian Daoliu's party, and an invisible tension hung in