Gutan City, Myriad Phenomena Sect.
Wang Changfeng sat upright in the seat of honor in the Main Hall, his expression grave and his face somewhat haggard. He had left through Li Gate with a Communication Order Token last night, but even now, Vice Minister Wen had yet to return with his people.
"Senior brother, Mao Hour is nearly over. You don't have much time left to return to the secret realm." Dressed in Daoist robes, Director Liu frowned. "Could the New Year's Watchers have... encountered some unexpected trouble?"
"No!"
Wang Changfeng shook his head firmly. "No unexpected trouble could be more important than the Little Human Emperor. They'll definitely come."
"Mm." Director Liu nodded slightly. "But we don't know how the Defending Side is doing right now! I doubt they'll sit idly by while several of their Super Grades disappear. Even if the worst happens and the New Year's Watchers don't come today, we'll have to send our own Super Grade Supernatural Ability Users inside to stabilize the situation. If necessary, even I...!"
Tap, tap!
Just as he finished speaking, hurried footsteps rang out outside the hall. The Guest Reception Disciple approached with over a dozen New Year's Watchers, led by none other than Vice Minister Wen.
Wang Changfeng was a Fourth Grade Supernatural Ability User, so the visitors naturally couldn't escape his perception. He and Director Liu immediately rose and went out to greet them.
"Daoist Wang, we were waiting for a disciple, so we're a little late." After entering the hall, Vice Minister Wen cupped his hands toward him.
"There's still time to enter the gate. No harm done!" Wang Changfeng waved a hand, then immediately looked at the people behind Vice Minister Wen. Besides the Fifth Grade experts he had met before, there were nine young people,