As they exchanged these words, they reached the bridge and landed on it. Li Xiaoya discovered that it was much larger and longer than it had looked from a distance, a full twenty-odd zhang long and over three zhang wide. It was built entirely from massive stones weighing ten thousand jin apiece, with stone pillars and railings carved with exquisite patterns on either side. Apart from their group, few disciples were crossing the bridge. Li Xiaoya exchanged pleasantries with the others for a while before explaining why he had come, briefly recounting the guidance Wang Xuanyu had given him at the Star Plucking Platform.
"Hehe, Junior Brother Li, you honor us by coming to the Four Friends of the Wang to spar with spells! With your standing, you can seek guidance from the sect elders at Heavenly Capital Peak whenever you like. You're being too modest." After hearing why Li Xiaoya had come and what had happened at the Star Plucking Platform, Wang Ding spoke with a chuckle.
"What standing do I have? I've just been a little lucky! I hope you'll give me a few pointers, Senior Brother." After suffering several setbacks, Li Xiaoya had become much more restrained and spoke modestly.
"Haha, we're old friends already. There's no need to be so modest, Junior Brother Li!" Although Wang Ding looked young, he was actually in his thirties and far more polished in dealing with people than Li Xiaoya. He patted Li Xiaoya's shoulder and said, "Enough talk. Let's head to the place where we Four Friends of the Wang usually practice our spells and Spell Divine Abilities!"
"All right!" Li Xiaoya agreed.
"Let's go!" Wang Ding called to the others, then took off on his flying dharma artifact. Once the others and Li Xiaoya had brought out their