"Though I have gained immortal longevity, my cultivation has found it difficult to advance even an inch. Dongfang, my beloved minister, stepped into the Literary Saint realm long ago. Had you remained on the Cangxian Continent, you might already be a Literary Star by now. This is also one of the flaws of the Immortal Palace!" The Immortal Emperor's tone carried consolation, yet his voice rumbled like rolling thunder.
"Your Majesty flatters me." Dongfang Huayun did not dare be negligent and hurriedly replied, "The Vast Righteous Qi accumulated within the Immortal Palace is countless times denser than that of the Cangxian Continent! Cultivating in the Immortal Palace has made my foundation exceptionally solid. Though this subject remains a Literary Saint, I am utterly different from the Literary Saint I was ten years ago. Moreover, this subject knows that by cultivating within the Immortal Palace, I will sooner or later step into the Literary Star realm. But if I had cultivated on the Cangxian Continent, then by now... I fear I would have long been trapped to death at the bottleneck of Literary Saint!"
"This humble subject is likewise grateful for Your Majesty's grace, just like Dongfang Huayun!" Ximen Qionghan promptly added from the side. "For this humble subject to cultivate in the Immortal Palace is entirely my good fortune."
Ximen Qionghan's tone was even humbler, and he even referred to himself as "this humble subject."
"Mm, Ximen, my beloved minister, how long has it been since you contacted your Lineage?" The Immortal Emperor nodded and asked.
When Dongfang Huayun saw Ximen Qionghan interrupt again, diverting the Immortal Emperor's question from himself to Ximen Qionghan, anger welled up in his heart once more.
"Reporting to Your Majesty!" Ximen Qionghan shot Dongfang Huayun a smug glance and respectfully answered, "According to the