Fang Qianyuan and the others soon arrived at Eight Directions City. Following the guards' directions, they found the Artifact Sect's deacons and submitted an application to visit the sect grounds.
When the deacons saw the elder status clearly recorded on Fang Qianyuan's credentials, then sensed his vast, transcendent aura, they were inwardly astonished and hurried to expedite the application.
Before long, the group bypassed the others waiting in line and obtained permission.
That afternoon, Fang Qianyuan brought everyone to the Artifact Sect's grounds, where they parted ways before the Teleportation Array at its Headquarters.
"Elder Fang, besides traveling to broaden our horizons, we've also come to the Artifact Sect to discuss business and sign contracts to purchase magical artifacts and related treasured materials. We'll be staying at the guest quarters arranged by the Artifact Sect's Heavenly Observation Court during this time. If you wish to find us, just contact their Heavenly Observation Court."
The disciples addressed Fang Qianyuan courteously.
"All right, understood." Only then did Fang Qianyuan realize that some of these True Disciples were like his senior brother Sun Zhuo.
The sect nurtured its finest talents into heaven's favored children, brilliant rising stars, with the ultimate goal of advancing them to Earth Rank.
Those who could not reach Earth Rank settled for the next best option, entering the various institute halls to oversee administrative affairs.
One rung below that, they became stewards and deacons at various levels, handling routine matters.
Below them were warriors and laborers, with no authority or standing to speak of.
Fang Qianyuan cared little about such matters. After parting with the disciples, he walked alone toward the guards nearby.
The layout of the Artifact Sect's Headquarters resembled that of the Azure Cloud Sect, but as an outsider, Fang Qianyuan could not wander freely.
He had