On the fifth heaven of the [Luminous Jade Immortal Palace].
Clouds and mist swirled amid a haze of spiritual radiance. The entire jade hall resembled an immortal abode floating above the clouds, its walls built from lustrous white jade, its mirror-smooth floor reflecting the star-shaped gemstones embedded in the vaulted ceiling.
The hall was simply furnished, with a table, a few chairs, and an incense burner sending up curling wisps of smoke that carried an immortal air.
Hearing [True Lord Qingwei] call to them, Lin Chang, True Person Treasure Sea, and the False Core elder all turned around.
"We pay our respects, True Lord."
The three immediately cupped their hands and bowed slightly, observing every courtesy.
Before a Nascent Soul True Lord, none of the proper formalities could be neglected.
"There is no need to stand on ceremony."
A kindly voice came from ahead, as soothing as a spring breeze. At the same time, an irresistible gust of gentle wind arose from nowhere and lifted all three like an invisible hand.
It brought them steadily upright.
Only then did Lin Changheng and True Person Treasure Sea examine the Nascent Soul Cultivator before them at close range.
He was quite old, with white hair and beard, curved white eyebrows, a peaceful face, and a scholarly bearing. His eyes were warm as jade. Rather than a Nascent Soul True Lord, he looked more like a well-read teacher from the mortal world.
This time, though he had changed into pale blue robes without any embellishments, patterns, or decorations, an otherworldly bearing still emanated from him, perceptible to everyone.
So this is a Nascent Soul Cultivator?
Although Lin Changheng had seen Nascent Soul Cultivators and been hunted by them quite a few times, this was his first face-to-face conversation with a Nascent Soul-level existence