Chen Xuanqing nodded. "Then, sorry for the trouble, but please help me contact Lord Sea God or Lord Asura God."
He knew well that these two gods held lofty positions in the Divine Realm and had crossed paths with him before. Perhaps he could learn more about the Divine Realm from them.
At this, a trace of difficulty appeared on the old man's face. He explained, "Lord Chen Xuanqing, as a Welcoming Envoy, this old servant is not qualified to meet high-ranking gods such as Lord Sea God and Lord Asura God directly. But please rest assured, my lord. I have my own ways of conveying your wishes."
As he spoke, the old man turned and walked toward the other side of the altar, where a Teleportation Portal shimmered with a faint light.
He gestured toward the Teleportation Portal, inviting Chen Xuanqing forward, and explained, "This old servant will find a suitable Divine Official for you. They will arrange for a Third-Level God under their command to guide you. Through them, you will be able to find Lord Sea God and Lord Asura God without difficulty."
The old man paused before continuing, "However, I suggest that you first have the rank of your divine throne assessed. That will also establish your standing in the Divine Realm."
Chen Xuanqing understood that this was the custom of the Divine Realm. He nodded to the old man, then stepped into the Teleportation Portal. With a flash of light, his figure vanished from the altar.
Seemingly in the blink of an eye, Chen Xuanqing appeared beside the weathered old man before a magnificent complex of palaces.
The outlines of the palaces looked solemn and mysterious in the morning light, every brick and tile seeming to recount legends spanning a thousand years.
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