The Heavenly Derivation Sect, Heavenly Derivation Peak.
Bai Xuanling slowly opened her eyes. The turmoil in her heart had finally settled considerably, at least enough that she no longer needed to devote most of her attention to it. At the same time, she felt her spiritual power surge as though weighed down by heavy shackles.
The layers of ritual arrangements surrounding Bai Xuanling slowly dissipated.
"Sorry for the trouble, you two..."
Bai Xuanling rose and slowly cupped her hands to thank the two Grand Elders.
Grand Elder Chen smiled and waved a hand.
"Helping each other is part of our duty. There's no need to apologize. Still, it would be best if there weren't a next time. I didn't even probe into your divine sense, and just examining its outer reaches was enough to feel how chaotic and vicious it was."
"Seeing you finish the sealing in more or less the expected time, I don't know whether to praise your abilities, which even inspire some admiration in us old fellows, or say you really are a little mad, staying on Zhujifeng Peak for so long in that condition."
A smile appeared on Bai Xuanling's face.
"My reputation out there ought to count as a legend, shouldn't it? As a legend, naturally I should have a legend's flair."
"Spirited words. Good. With that spirit in you, I needn't worry." Grand Elder Chen's gaze was gentle. "Now that we're done, he and I will be leaving. The Sect Leader hasn't had an easy time of it lately, either. Go easy on him when you strike, and don't feed him a Great Tonic Pill. Consider it a favor to the two of us."
Bai Xuanling looked regretful and sighed softly.
"Since you two are vouching for the Sect Leader, I'll let it go